Our club welcomes cricket players of all genders and skill levels, including juniors and seniors, in an inclusive and family-friendly environment.
Our Teams
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Cricket Blast
The Woolworths Cricket Blast Program is a fast, fun and active program emphasising maximum participation, basic motor and cricket skill development. It is experience based and builds its foundations on the essentials for lifelong involvement in physical activity and sport.
By participating in the Woolworths Cricket Blast Program, children will learn the basics of cricket and develop many other skills. Children will play game-based activities each week to keep them active, have fun, and learn about cricket.
Location: Kyneton Showgrounds
When: November to March
Day: Friday evenings
Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Cost: $99
Register today and receive a FREE Cricket Blast t-shirt and player pack!
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Juniors
Kyneton Cricket Club provides junior cricket for boys and girls aged U11 to U17. We strive to create an enjoyable and secure environment for juniors to learn and play cricket under the guidance of accredited coaches. The Club emphasises fun and inclusion at all junior cricket levels.
New players are welcome, and coaching is available to help players who have not previously played competitive cricket.
While junior teams are mixed-gender, we also field all-girls U13 and U15 junior sides. Learn more here.
Training
Junior teams have one training session per week starting at 4.30pm.
U11: Monday
U13 Girls: Monday
U13/15: Tuesday
U15 Girls: Wednesday
U17: Thursday
U15 and U17 players are welcome to train with the Seniors on Thursdays from 6pm.
Playing times and days
U11, Friday, 5pm - 7.30pm
U13 & 15 Girls: Friday, 5.30pm - 8pm
U13, 15: Saturday, 8.45am - 11.30am
U17: Tuesday, 5.30pm - 8pm
Cost
U11: $180
U13 Girls: $180
U13, 15, 15 Girls & 17: $195
Note: The full season fee applies to the first child, with 25% off for each additional sibling.
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Seniors
We welcome senior cricketers of all ages and skill levels. Our teams play in the Gisborne & District Cricket Association’s synthetic-wicket competition, featuring a balanced mix of experienced and emerging players. We’re proud to promote talent from our strong junior program, and new players are always welcome.
Men’s Competition
The club will field a Club Grade side for the 2025–26 season, playing a one-day format ideal for adult players and junior players seeking to experience senior cricket in a supportive environment.
Match Day: Saturdays, 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Training: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00pm
Cost:
Student / Apprentice: $250
Senior: $295
No charge for registered junior players also playing senior cricket.
Women’s Competition
For the 2025–26 season, the club will field a women’s team in the GDCA Kookaburra Women’s League. The competition follows a T20, nine-a-side format, with matches played on Sundays.
Match Day: Sundays, from 10:00am
Training: TBC
Cost:
Student / Apprentice: $190
Senior: $215
No charge for registered junior players also playing senior cricket.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Kyneton Cricket Club fields Under 13 and Under 15 Girls teams for players aged up to 15. Both teams play T20-style games on Friday nights in a fun, inclusive, all-girls competition.
Girls who are over 15 but new to cricket may be eligible to play under a dispensation.
If you're interested in joining a Junior Girls team, we'd love to hear from you.
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The cut-off date for Junior age groups each season is 31 August (e.g., a U17 player must not have turned 17 as of 31 August of that season).
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All our official Club merchandise is available online. The following items are available for purchase in various sizes:
KCC Cricket playing shirt
KCC Floppy hat
KCC playing cap
KCC social polo
KCC Hooded Jumper
Non-club-specific gear is available at your local sports or cricket store.
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Club top (order online)
Long white pant
White/cream long-sleeve or sleeveless cricket jumper
Suitable runners (no spikes)
Cricket Hat-wide brim cream hat or the KCC Club cap.
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Each team will have a kit that contains
Cricket bats
Pads/gloves
Helmets
Abdomen guard (box)
These are also available at your local sports/cricket store if you choose to purchase your own.
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Parental involvement is encouraged to support the players to help with the smooth running of the match. Some parents volunteer to be Coach or Team manager and this is welcomed by the Club. On match days some parents may be asked to volunteer their assistance with helping the players get equipped (helping with pads/helmets) and/or scoring.
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Yes, Helmets are mandatory for all junior players and must be worn when batting. The wicket keeper is also required to wear a helmet (and leg pads) for safety reasons.
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Contact your team coach, team manager or Club committee member.