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A bat and ball game played on a grassed oval. Players are required to hit the ball and run between wickets in order to score runs. The opposing team is strategically placed out in the field trying to catch the hitting player out or run them out by hitting the stumps.

Darwin Cricket Club Inc.

Indoor Cricket

Nightcliff Cricket Club

NT Cricket

Palmerston Indoor Sports Centre

PINT Cricket Club

Tracy Village Cricket Club


Darwin Cricket Club Inc.

Junior Sport Contact Name: Greg Bicknell
Junior Sport Phone Number: 0417847504
Email: info@darwincricketclub.com.au
Website: www.darwincricketclub.com.au

Club Address:
Kahlin Oval, Temira Cres,
Larrakeyah NT 0820

Club Postal Address:
GPO Box 1035
Darwin NT 0801

Age Groupings and name:
Under 8– MILO Have-a-go
Under 11 – dual wicket matches
Under 13 one day competition
Under 15 cricket competition
Under 17 cricket competition

Competition Name: Darwin & Districts Cricket Competition

Single sex or mixed competition? Mixed competition

Brief description of competition: 8-10 team competitions, with the younger age groups designed for participation for all players and the older age groups more competitive.

Season dates:
16 April – 19 June 2005
23 July – 24 September 2005
Training commences in early March

Where is training held?
Kahlin Oval cricket nets,
Temira Cres, Larrakeyah

Training days and times:
Wednesday nights 4.30-6pm

What do they need to bring to training? Water bottle, hat, sunscreen, runners, and appropriate clothes to run in Public transport near training:
Yes, bus stops on corner of Mitchell St and Lambell Tce, there is a stairway down to the oval

Where are competitions held?
Have-a-go is held at Kahlin Oval on Friday nights.
Under 11 competition is held on Saturday mornings at Marrara Cricket Ground.
Older age groups play at various grounds around the Greater Darwin area.

Competition days and times:
Have-a-go is held from 5-6pm on Friday nights.
Under 11’s play from 8.15-10.30 on Saturday mornings.
Older age groups play from 8.15-12.00 on Saturday mornings.

Cost per season:
HAG - $40, U11 - $50, U13 - $60, U15 - $70, U17 - $80.
Discount for families with more than one child playing at the club.

Uniform requirements: White trousers or shorts, white socks, runners, and white shirt

Uniform Costs: Optional white club shirt = $25 Club hat - $8 All other items can be bought at any good sports store

Is there an opportunity to compete in a NT title? If so, what are the dates and where will it be held?
Yes, primary schools carnival is held annually, visiting teams tour Darwin during the mid year holidays to play Darwin representative teams and older age NT teams play in national championships.

What do they need to bring to competitions? Water bottle, sunscreen, hat.

Public transport near competition: Varies depending on location of matches.

Would you appreciate parent volunteers?
Yes, we run fundraiser's throughout the year and need parents to help.
We also need scores on competition days.

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indoor Cricket

Junior Sport Contact Name: Jo Posgate
Junior Sport Phone Number: 0431 601 987
Web site: http://www.topend.com.au

Club Address:
7 Bishop St
Woolner NT

Club Postal Address:
PO Box 40302
Casuarina NT 0811

Age Groupings and name: Indoor cricket is available for 11 and under, 13 and under and 15 and under

Competition Name: Junior Indoor Cricket

Single sex or mixed competition? Mixed

Brief description of competition:
Junior Indoor Cricketers participate in a wet season competition. Ages range from 10 upwards

Season dates: October to March (wet season)

Where is training held? No training, just turn up and play the game.

Where are competitions held? 7 Bishop St, Woolner NT

Competition days and times: Saturday mornings from 11am

Cost per season: $7 per person per game

Uniform requirements: Same coloured t-shirts would be great but not compulsory

Uniform Costs: NA

What do they need to bring to competitions?
Money for the competition.
Bats, balls and gloves are provided, but players may wish to bring their own.
A bottle of water.

Public transport near competition? Yes

Would you appreciate parent volunteers?
Yes Volunteer comments: Always encouraged. Help with umpiring would be greatly appreciated

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Nightcliff Cricket Club

Junior Sport Contact Name: Brad Hatton
Junior Sport Phone Number: 89456688
Email: chris.wicks@nt.gov.au
Website: http://www.ncc.octa4.net.au

Club Address:
11 Camphor St
Nightcliff NT 0810

Club Postal Address:
PO Box 1523
Nightcliff NT 0814

Age Groupings and name: Milo Have a go for kids 5 – 8 U/11, U/13, U/15, U17

Competition Name: NT Cricket

Single sex or mixed competition? Mixed

Brief description of competition: Each grade has a different number of sides in it each year. The average competition size consists of 8 teams. The main focus with milo and U/11 is involvement and participation. The other grades focus on skill development

Season dates: Seasons run from April to the end of August

Where is training held?
Training is held at Nightcliff oval, Oleander ST Nightcliff.

Training days and times:
Junior training Monday 5.30.
Milo have a go Friday 5.30

What do they need to bring to training?
We recommend that people where white shirts to training with covered shoes, hat.
Public transport near training:
Bus stops available at Nightcliff Rd, Aralia St & Progress Drive

Where are competitions held? Games are played at all grounds around Darwin based on an official draw.
U/11 plays every game at Marrara Oval, between 08:30 & 10:30 Saturday mornings

Competition days and times:
Saturday Mornings U/11 is 08:30 – 10:30 All other grades 08:30 – 11:30

Cost per season:
Milo - $50
U/11 - $70
U/13 – $90
U/15 - $90
U/17 - $90

Uniform requirements: Club provides playing shirt and hats.
Players are required to where white shorts or long pants. The club provides protective equipment.

Uniform Costs: $0 as part of fees.

Is there an opportunity to compete in a NT title? If so, what are the dates and where will it be held?
Under age competitions are conducted in the middle of July for u/15 and in November /December for u/17

What do they need to bring to competitions? Water bottle, Sunscreen and hat

Public transport near competition: Yes bus stops at all locations

Would you appreciate parent volunteers?
Yes the club runs fundraiser's and is always looking for scorers and managers to help.

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NT Cricket

Junior Sport Contact Name: Jason Bremner
Junior Sport Phone Number: 08 8981 1677
Email: jason.bremner@ntcricket.com.au
Website: www.ntcricket.com.au

Club Address:
5 Keith Lane
Fannie Bay NT 0820

Club Postal Address:
PO Box 40895
Casuarina NT 0811

Age Groupings and name: Have-a-Go 5-10yrs, Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 17s.

Competition Name: DDCA Junior Competition.

Single sex or mixed competition? Girls are invited to play in the general competition.
Girls who participate have a two year age dispensation (they can play U13s up to the age of 15)

Brief description of competition: 8-10 teams compete in a round robin competition with the emphasis on fun and having a go.

Season dates: April - September

Where is training held?
Contact NT Cricket to find your closes club.(ph: 8981 1677)

Training days and times:
Contact NT Cricket to find training dates & times.(ph: 8981 1677)

What do they need to bring to training? Water bottle, hat, sunscreen, runners, and appropriate clothes to run in. Public transport near training:
Some Clubs may be close to public transport.

Where are competitions held? Various cricket ovals around Darwin.

Competition days and times:
Saturdays between 8:00-12:00am.
Training 4:30-6:00pm.

Cost per season: $50 - $100

Uniform requirements: White shorts & shirt, runners, and club hat.

Uniform Costs: Club Shirt & Hat included in season fees.

Is there an opportunity to compete in a NT title? If so, what are the dates and where will it be held?
Mid-year carnival (NT titles), held in mid-year school holidays. National carnivals Dec-Jan.

What do they need to bring to competitions?: Water bottle, sunscreen, hat.

Public transport near competition?: Public Transport varies at competitions.

Would you appreciate parent volunteers?: Yes, parents are encouraged to help out.

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palmerston indoor sports centre

Junior Sport Contact Name: Cindy Short
Junior Sport Phone Number: 0409997503
Email: shorts3@bigpond.com
Web site: www.territorylive.com

Club Address:
Corner Tulagi Road & Stuart Highway, Palmerston (opp Horseland)

Club Postal Address:
PO BOX 2295
Palmerston NT 0831

Age Groupings and name: Age groups are determined each season by the number of teams nominated and their ages (maximum age 16 years)

Competition Name: Wet season juniors - indoor cricket

Single sex or mixed competition? Teams can either have single sex or mixed players

Brief description of competition: 8 players per team - game played on an indoor court surrounded by a net. Every player gets to bat and bowl

Season dates: Wet season

Where are competitions held? Palmerston Indoor Sports Centre

Competition days and times: Saturday morning starting at 8.30am

Cost per season: $5 per child per game

Uniform requirements: N/A Uniform Costs: N/A

What do they need to bring to competitions? Appropriate sportswear and shoes - $5 playing fee

Public transport near competition: No, only taxi or minibus for hire

Would you appreciate parent volunteers? N/A

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PINT Cricket Club

Junior Sport Contact Name: Kaye Cowley
Junior Sport Phone Number: 0419037048
Email: randkcowley@bigpond.com

Club Address:
Marrara Cricket Ground,
Abala Rd Marrara NT 0812

Club Postal Address:
PO Box 3812
Winnellie NT 0820

Age Groupings and name: Milo, U/11,U/13, u/15, u/17

Competition Name: Darwin Junior Cricket

Single sex or mixed competition? Boys and girls

Brief description of competition:
Milo is basic skills of cricket – Monday 4.30 – 6pm. $50 for 12 weeks season commences May 9, 2005.
U/11 is a duel pitch concept with modified rules. Sat 8.30 – 10.30.
U/13, U/15, U/17 - training Tue/Wed/Thurs. Training depends on coach.

Season dates: April – September.

Where is training held?
Training is held at Marrara Cricket Ground. Marrara.

Training days and times:
Monday - Thursday

What do they need to bring to training?
Hat, water bottle, cricket shoes.
Public transport near training:
Parents need to drop players off and collect.

Where are competitions held?:
Milo is held at Leanyer Primary School
U/11 held at Marrara Cricket Oval
U/13 – U/17 is held at different ovals. As per program.

Competition days and times?
Monday – Milo
Saturday mornings U/11 – U/17

Cost per season:
Milo - $50
U/11 - $60
U/13 - $70
U/15- $80
U/17 - $120

Uniform requirements:
Milo – no uniform
U/11 – Hat and shirt supplied in fees, white pants or shorts
U/13 – U/17 white shirt/pants correct sports shoes. (Spikes for U/17 if playing on turf grounds)

Uniform Costs: Included in fees.

Is there an opportunity to compete in a NT title? If so, what are the dates and where will it be held?
U/13 – U/17 have mid year competitions Interstate competitions.

Would you appreciate parent volunteers?
Yes parent volunteers are always welcome. Coaching and umpiring in-services are available.

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Tracy Village Cricket Club

Junior Sport Contact Name: Scott Kernahan
Junior Sport Phone Number: 0418 617593 (mob) 8946 2277 (w)
Email: skernahan@tiofi.com.au  or scottk5@austarnet.com.au
Website: www.tracyvillagecc.com.au

Club Address:
Henbury Ave,
Wanguri NT 0810

Club Postal Address:
PO Box 40369
Casuarina NT 0811

Age Groupings and name: U 17’s, U15’s, U13’s U11’s

Competition Name: Darwin & Districts Cricket Association Milo Have-a-Go

Single sex or mixed competition? Competition for girls and boys – Milo mixed as well

Brief description of competition: All Junior grades except U11 play in a points competition and finals series

Season dates: From April through to September

Where is training held? Tracy Village Cricket Oval – Henbury Ave Wanguri

Training days and times:
U11 - Fri 5.00 – 63.0pm
U13 – Wed/Fri 5-6.30pm
U15 – Mon/Wed 5-6.30pm
U17 – Tues/Thu 5-6.30pm

What do they need to bring to training? Water bottle, hat, sunscreen, runners, and appropriate clothes to run in

Public transport near training:
Yes, bus stops on Tambling Terrace adjacent to oval

Where are competitions held?
Throughout Darwin and suburbs
Competition days and times:
Every Saturday between 8.00-12.30 times vary

Cost per season: $80 for Club Junior Registration ($20 for each additional family member thereafter)

Uniform requirements: Club Shirt, hat and trousers (shorts allowable) and on turf wickets – spiked cricket shoes

Uniform Costs:
Club Shirt = $10
Club Floppy hat = $10
Club Ball Cap = Free on paying registration
Trousers = $15

Is there an opportunity to compete in a NT title? If so, what are the dates and where will it be held?
Yes. Junior rep sides To be advised

What do they need to bring to competitions? Water bottle, sunscreen, hat,

Public transport near competition?
Yes, adjacent to each oval and school where competition is played

Would you appreciate parent volunteers?
Yes, we need scorers and umpires on competition days

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