A game for all, A game for life, he tākaro mō te katoa, he tākaro mō ake tonu.

Whether you’re just starting out or competing at the highest level, our goal is to help you nurture your passion. Cricket connects people, builds communities, and offers a lifelong path for personal growth, teamwork, and fun. If you love the game, there’s a place for you here with a club, a team, and a future full of opportunities.

22,859 participants engaged across Canterbury through school visits and structured cricket programs this season — each experience including at least three sessions and a festival game, not just one-off visits

46% of players in structured programs are female, highlighting real momentum in creating opportunities for women and girls in cricket

391 coach development interactions delivered to strengthen volunteer capability and raise the quality of grassroots coaching across Canterbury

Find a place to play

01 Submit your information using the CricketConnect tool.

02 Choose from the list of clubs and programmes available.

03 Register to play or contact the listed administrator about joining.

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Discover teams and programmes in your area with CricketConnect!

Events

Smash 5s 2025

Smash 5s

Years 9–10: 20–21 November
Years 7–8: 27–28 November
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Hagley Polo Grounds

CCA is hosting its annual Smash 5s Tournament! Building on last year’s success with the Year 9/10 competition, we’re excited to expand this year’s event to include Year 7/8s.

There will be both a girls-only grade and a mixed/boys’ grade available.

Register your school with the below button:

Girls Oval All Stars

Girls Oval All Stars

Date: 18 December 2025
Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm
Location: Hagley Oval

Join us for the Girls Oval All Stars Festival!
This fun event is for girls in Years 3–8 to come along with their parents and enjoy a range of Yeah! Girls activities, connect with others, and meet local clubs.

There’ll be inflatables, giveaways, and a free BBQ dinner to round off the evening!

Coaches & umpires

Coaches

Coaching is a rewarding way to inspire and develop players, helping them grow their skills while fostering a love for the game. You might be a current cricketer, a parent, a teacher, or a fan but the good news is, with the right resources, anyone can coach! The New Zealand Cricket website is your go-to source for practical tools, development pathways, and expert support to help you grow. Ready to be a part of the game? Click the button below to Learn more about coaching through the NZC Coaching Centre.

Umpire Graham Barker signals a wide for bowler Chris Martin.
HRV Cup Twenty20 cricket - Wellington Firebirds v Canterbury Wizards at Allied Nationwide Finance Basin Reserve, Wellington. Wednesday, 6 January 2010. Photo: Dave Lintott/PHOTOSPORT

Umpires

Umpires and scorers are the key to the success of every cricket match, helping to ensure fairness and enjoyment for all players. With support from the Canterbury Regional Umpiring & Scorers Association and New Zealand Cricket, you’ll have access to all the training and resources needed to grow in these essential roles. Explore the resources below to get started!

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Check out the latest from Canterbury Cricket

Congratulations to Christchurch Boys High School on taking out the Canterbury 1st XI Cup todayAnother congratulations to St Andrew’s College 1st XI on making it to the finalCBHS will head to the National 1st XI tournament in December#communitycricket
Girls Smash if a fun way to get a taste of cricket, or get that extra cricket fix during the week!
📍Burnside - 4-5pm Monday Afternoons
📍Beckenham - 4-5pm Thursday AfternoonsJust 2 weeks away to the first sessions at Beckenham, so register now via the link in our bio#communitycricket

Book the Canterbury Cricket Inflatables

Book the Canterbury Cricket Inflatables for your next fun day! Keep the kids entertained with plenty of catching practice.

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