The Canterbury Cricket Trust is a registered charity dedicated to the long-term development of cricket in Canterbury. While closely linked to the Canterbury Cricket Association, the Trust operates independently to support the growth and success of the sport in the region. Click the button below to explore the Canterbury Cricket Trust website.
Welcome to Canterbury Cricket
Since 1877, the Canterbury Cricket Association has been at the heart of cricket in Canterbury. We make it easy for players, clubs, and communities to enjoy and grow the game they love, from grassroots juniors to senior competitions. Guided by a passionate Board of Directors and led day-to-day by our Senior Leadership Team, we’re committed to creating opportunities, supporting growth, and ensuring cricket thrives for everyone in Canterbury.
Our values
Courage
To make decisions
Respect
For the game, ourselves and our people
Integrity
Doing what is right for the game
Member associations
Buller Cricket Association
Canterbury Country Cricket Association
Mid Canterbury Cricket Association
South Canterbury Cricket Association
West Coast Cricket Association
Christchurch Metropolitan Cricket Association
Christchurch Junior Cricket Association
The Canterbury Regional Umpires & Scorers Association
Our staff
Rhys Morgan Magicians Head Coach
Fred Anderson Male Pathways and Magicians Assistant Coach
Peter Fulton Canterbury Men’s Head Coach
Brendon Donkers Canterbury Men’s Assistant Coach and CCA Bowling Lead
Angie Sutherland Finance Support
David Henderson Match Officials Manager
Kelly Bodger Women & Girls Lead
Josh Roche GDO CCCA
Ella Scarlet GDO Christchurch
Taine Cordell-Hull GDO MCCA/SCCA
Clark Pithie Social Media Manager
Aaron Collin Canterbury Men’s Physiotherapist
Conrad Goodhew Performance Dietitian
Ben McCord Bowling Coach Men’s Under 17 Coach
Harrison Jones-Park Magicians S&C Coach
Ilia Lindsay Magicians Mental Skills Coach
Amanda Hardy Female Teams Performance Manager
Tim Muir Men’s U19 Head Coach
Rachael Candy Women’s Under 19 Coach Women’s Under 17 Coach
Our board
Cran Bull President
Jono Brent Chair
Amanda Rooney
Analisa Elstob
Andrew McRae
Darin Cusack
Nettles Lamont
Ric Horsfall
Tenille Burnside
Honorary and Life Members
Honorary members
Graham DowlingAlan JamiesonDenis McMurtrieJohn GardnerLin ThompsonLester WardGreg Hills
Life members
Denis AberhartPat QuickendenDayle HadleeBarry HadleeDebbie HockleyLee RobinsonMike SatterthwaiteCran BullDavid ShackletonDave GallopJanice SteadSir Richard Hadlee
Late life members
Clarrie AndersonWL KingErnest CaygillErnie LuttrellCharlie CollinsThelma MacDonaldDave ColvilleRuth MartinShirley CowlesRobert NorthCyril CrawfordIris OrchardIan CrombDanie ReeseFrederick DawsonVera RussellAlbert DuckmantonBob SaundersDave Elder
Jack SaundersGraham FramptonPeter SharpWalter HadleeCS ThompsonVesy HamiltonTommy TothillGeorge HamiltonTom TuckerZena HockingFrederick WildingJack KerrDave WilsonJohn ThompsonDerek HugheyBrian McCrorieTrevor LukeBrian AdamsAlisoun Mitchell
Timeline: History of our organisation
1851
Cricket arrives with European settlers, and the first game is played at Hagley Oval.
1869
First Officially Recorded Game: Canterbury take on Otago outside the Canterbury Cricket Umpire Association Pavillion (New Zealand’s oldest sports building).
1877
Canterbury Cricket Association Formed: Our organisation is officially established with a vision the be the leaders of cricket in Canterbury.
1929
New Zealand’s First Test: Canterbury hold the first test match for both the region and the country against England.
1932
Canterbury Magicians First Game: Canterbury Magicians play their first match against Otago, winning by 5 runs.
1992
Cricket World Cup: Australia and New Zealand co-host the Cricket World cup. Pakistan become World Cup Champions for the very first time.
2015
Cricket World Cup: Australia and New Zealand partner co-host again at Hagley Oval, with 20,000 fans in attendance.
2022
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Final: Hagley Oval hits the world stage again, hosting 5 matches of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
2022
Sir Richard Hadlee Sports Centre Opens: Christchurch’s first indoor cricket facility opens its doors for the first time, ensuring the development of future generations of cricketers throughout the region.
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