Play Cricket

At St Thomas, our vision for cricket is to build a positive, inclusive and aspirational programme for students in Years 9–13 that develops both the player and the person. We aim to provide opportunities for boys of all abilities to enjoy cricket, improve their skills, and represent the school with pride.

Our programme will create a clear pathway from Year 9 through to senior cricket, where players are supported to develop their technical skills, game understanding, fitness, and love for the sport. Whether students are new to cricket or striving to perform at the highest level, every player will be valued and given opportunities to learn, compete and contribute.

St Thomas Cricket will be built on our school values. We will encourage commitment and hard work in training and matches, respect for teammates, coaches, opponents and officials, and pride in representing our school community. Players will be challenged to show integrity, resilience and teamwork both on and off the field.

Through quality coaching, strong team culture, and a focus on personal growth, St Thomas Cricket will develop confident young men who play the game in the right spirit and support each other to achieve their best.

Uniform

Seniors: Please return all playing kit to Miss Roberts or Mr. Cavill. Upon return you will be issued with new senior uniform.

Juniors: Players must wear; white cricket pants, STC Cricket polo, STC Cricket cap. Pants are to be provided by the player, polo can be collected in Week 1, and cap can be purchased at uniform shop.

Please support our official cricket supplier, Anderson & Hill Sportspower located in Barrington Mall.

PlayHQ

All STC Cricket players will be required to be registered to the season via PlayHQ.

Training Days

Year 9

Year 10

3rd XI

2nd XI

1st XI – Wednesday (sports performance), Thursday 2.45pm-4.15pm

Important Dates

2026 Playing Dates – Term 1

1st XI Championship starts on 31 January 2026

All other grades ( except Year 9 ) start on Friday 6 February 2026. Year 9 grades start on 14 February 2026 .

1st XI Championship play a double-header on 14/15 February 2026

ALL grades finish on 28 November 2026

Cricket Trips and Exchanges

30th September – 8th October – 1st XI Squad NI Tour (Wellington & Napier)

29th November - 1st December - 1st XI v St Peters (Auckland

7th & 8th December - 1st XI v Nelson College (Nelson)

11th - 14th January - Senior Selection (Queenstown)

16th February – Nelson College 1st XI (STC)

23rd – 24th February – Otago BHS 1st XI (STC)

4th – 5th March – St Kevins 1st XI (Oamaru)

Registration/Fees - 2026

The school cricket season is Term 1 & 4 with registration completed at the start of each year. Fees are also paid at this time. Once you register you are committed to playing both Term 1 & 4.

1st XI - $300

2nd XI - $280

Senior Selection - $280

Year 9 - $180

Cricket

Play Cricket

Cricket Information

Uniform

PlayHQ

Training Days

Important Dates

Registration/Fees - 2026

2025/26

Honors Board

PLAYERS

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