Player Information

Wellington College teams play in the College Sports Competition against secondary schools in Wellington and Horowhenua Kapiti. The sport is run by the Wellington College Cricket Club which facilitates professional coaching programmes ensuring that all players are allowed to develop their skills.  The club offers a positive environment that encourages participation and excellence.

The first XI plays in a number of annual traditional fixtures both home and away. The second XI, Year 9 and Year 10 teams also play in traditional matches as well as having the opportunity to play in cricket tournaments both in Wellington and other North Island locations.  Robust performance-based selection criteria and progressive development opportunities enable players to progress and develop their potential.

TRAINING - At least one net session per week, depending on level for the longer format.

TRIALS - Assessments for Year 9 take place in January. All other grades get assessed at the end of Term 4

EQUIPMENT - Gear bags are provided for each team with basic equipment including helmets.

UNIFORM - All WC players play in coloured clothing – gold shirt, black trousers and cap/hat. These are available from the Uniform Shop. The First XI will wear an all black uniform. There is also a white uniform for Traditional fixtures.  


​​​​​​​COSTS

REGISTRATION FEE - $240 / $200 (T20) per year - players may play one or the other, not both. All players are guaranteed to play cricket in the format they registered for.

CRICKET BALL FEE - $40 per player which contributes towards the purchasing of balls for the season.

COACHING FEE - All teams except T20 will incur a coaching charge based on the number of times they train each week.  You will be advised what that fee is once teams have been selected.

Wellington College has a 'pay to play' policy. Additional costs may be incurred for trips and fixtures outside of regular Saturday play. If costs are a barrier to playing, please contact the WC Finance office. 

COMPETITION - All games played on Saturdays with the occasional one on Sundays

SEASON - Terms 1 & 4


What's Different about College Cricket?

There are some differences between the College and Junior Club Cricket environments:

  • Cricket is played across the calendar year starting in Term 1 and concluding in Term 4. There may be options for playing cricket in the Hawke's Bay tournaments in Labour Weekend and January.

  • College cricket is run by College Sport Wellington.

  • College Sport Wellington defines junior cricket as Years 9-10 with the option of playing T20 or T40 (graded teams). Senior cricket is Year 11-13 with the option of playing T20 or T50 (graded teams). 

  • College cricket is generally played on participating school grounds around the region with some games on Council grounds.

  • College believes in the value of professional coaching and provides qualified professional coaches for as many teams as possible

Parental involvement is different, and varies between teams:

  • There is no parental involvement in selection decisions or the setting of batting and bowling orders. For junior teams, a pod system is utilised to rotate play equally between players.

  • All teams require parent Team Managers.

  • Junior teams (Years 9 and 10) require parental assistance with umpiring and scoring.

  • Grade conveners can explain the requirements of each grade.

  • Heja App is used for all team communications.

  • If you would like further information about college cricket, please review the CSW Handbook.