HDCC has in previous seasons had a number of Girl's teams with many players now playing in the Women's Grade teams for NDCC. Some of these players have gone onto representative level with Asha Smith being the Captain of the NSW Under 17 team for the past two seasons.

Girl's Cricket starts at the Kanga, Cric-Hit and Have-A-Go levels. These programs are designed for Girl's under 12 and are an ideal way for girl's to be introduced to Cricket in non-competitive surroundings. All these programs combine developing skills and fitness and fun. They are also a great way to meet other girls with a similar interest being Cricket.

From these introductory programs girls can then move into competition cricket by joining a club (like Hornsby) with teams in the North Shore Girls Cricket Competition. Matches are played on a Saturday afternoon. There are Under 12 and Under 16 age group competitions. Most games are played locally. As well as playing matches there is training organised within the club to enable players to develop their skills. In addition to weekly competition our local Association (HK&HDCA) selects representative girl's teams for the Under 12, 14 and 16 age groups for those girl's who wish to play at this level.

After the Girl's competition players can then move into Women's cricket with the NDCC which starts with an Under 17 (Brewer Shield) competition and progresses through 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st grades. These teams comprise players from 14 years old through to young women. Should anyone require more information on Women's Cricket you can contact Robert Smith who is the NDCC Women's Cricket Co-Ordinator on 0413 986 129 or email him at smithro1@bigpond.net.au.

Exciting Rep Season ahead for the girl cricketers within HK&HDCA

This season there will be 3 age groups of girls reps being U/12 (Goulder Shield) for DOB 01/09/1993 or later, U/14 (Mollie Dive Shield) for DOB 01/09/1991 to 31/08/1993 & U/16 (Margaret Peden Shield) for DOB 01/09/1989 to 31/08/1991. The Rep season for girls commences on Sunday 22 January 2006 & concludes on Sunday 19 February, 2006 (all matches are played on Sundays and consist of 45 overs per side). Should any team reach the finals these are scheduled to be played on 26 February, 2006.

There will be 2 selection trials which will be held on 18 November & 25 November from 4:30-7pm at the James Park nets (Lowe Street Hornsby - adjacent to Hornsby Hospital). Although it is preferred that everyone trialling for these teams attends both selection sessions should anyone be interested in being considered for selection however is unable to attend either/both selection sessions then they should contact Robert Smith on the contact numbers below.

HK&HDCA has a fabulous record in Girls DCA cricket with the most recent success being last season where they won the Mollie Dive Shield. Many players who have represented HK&HDCA in Rep cricket have gone onto play Women's Cricket.

All clubs have been provided Representative Cricket nomination forms - however should you not have received one then it can be found on this website by clicking on the link below.
Forms can be mailed or emailed to Mark Rushton whose details are on the form.
 
Should anyone have any questions or wish to enquire about Girls Representative Cricket then they can contact Robert Smith on 0413 986 129 or smithro1@bigpond.net.au.

Come back regularly for more information regarding Girls and Women's Cricket