Cricket 

Wellington College teams play in the College Sport 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 given the opportunity to develop their skills.  The club offers a positive environment which 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.

The Junior Gold cricket team won the NZSS Junior Championship in 2024 

TRAINING:  At least one net session per week, depending on level.

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

UNIFORM:  All WC players play in coloured clothing – gold shirt and black trousers. These are available from the Uniform Shop. In terms of caps that can be worn when playing cricket for Wellington College, there are three options – a WC ‘baggy’ cap, a WC baseball cap or a white, wide brim cricket hat. These, aside from the white cricket hat, are also available from the uniform shop.   

Equipment:  Gear bags are provided for each team with basic equipment including helmets

Registration fee:  $200 per year 

Coaching Charge:  All teams 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."

Competition: All games played on Saturdays with the occasional one on Sundays

Season: Terms 1 and 4

Incoming Year 9 and 'New to WC' Cricket Information:  ​​​​​​​ Click here ​​​​​​​

Cricket Calendar 2025

• 1 Feb Prem 1-4 begins 

• 8 Feb All other grades begin 

• 17 Feb PNBHS Traditional 

• 5/6 March  Whanganui Collegiate Traditional TBC

• 9/10  Napier Boys High Traditional TBC

• 22 Mar Finals 

• TBC December   Gilette Cup - Lincoln TBC

2025 Cricket Uniform

Available from the Wellington College Uniform Shop:

• Cricket pants (size 2XS, XS, S) $60, (size M, L, XL, 2XL) $73

• Cricket Cap, Bumble Bee $72

• Cricket Black Cap $22

• Cricket floppy hat black $28

• Gold cricket shirt $72

• Warm cricket yellow top $95

All players will need to purchase the current uniform (trousers $60-$73, shirt $72) from the College’s uniform shop prior to their team’s first match.  Caps remain the same – bumble bee baggy $72, black cap $22.  We will advise uniform shop dates nearer the time. The 1st XI will wear an all-black uniform.  There will also be a white uniform for Traditional matches.