MILO IN2CRICKET

The MILO in2CRICKET program is a fun, introductory cricket program for girls and boys aged 5 - 10 years. The program runs for 12 weeks at cricket clubs and some schools throughout Victoria during each cricket season.

For information on the Cricket Victoria website regarding the in2CRICKET program CLICK HERE .

For information on the Central Highlands website regarding the in2CRICKET program CLICK HERE . 

SCHOOLS - PRIMARY

The MILO The Cricket Victoria Kanga 8s competition is for girls in grades 5 and 6. Schools enter a team for free in the regional carnivals and the winning team from the regional carnivals go on to play in the State Final played at the MCG. Regional Carnivals are usually held in mid-late November with the State Finals in December.

VPSSA Trials

The Victorian Primary Schools Sports Association (VPSSA) trials require girls to be nominated by their school and/or club to attend a trial in the Central Highlands region.  The trial session is the first phase of the process that will allow the VPSSA to select a team of 13 players who will represent Victoria at the National Championships. Those who are eligble of selection is dependent on which year the children are born.

CRICHIT 

Cricket Victoria, in conjunction with the Victorian Primary Schools Sports Association, is offering Victorian Primary Schools an opportunity to participate in an exciting girls’ cricket program – “Cric Hit for Schools”.  This new program is also being supported by Cricket Australia.

“Cric Hit for Schools” is a statewide girls’ cricket program to be conducted in Term 3.  The program would run for six weeks for each of the 80 participating schools. Each participating girl is to be provided with a ‘CricHit’ giveaway pack (contents to be determined) and a certificate.  Each participating lead teacher will be provided with a shirt & cap to identify them as the group leader.

Cricket Victoria is very excited about this new program and in partnering with the Victorian Primary Schools Sports Association to increase the opportunities for primary school girls to participate in cricket. For further information contact Melanie Jones on 9653 1182 or email mjones@cricketvictoria.com.au .

SCHOOLS - SECONDARY

There are a number of school cricket competitions for girls teams in secondary schools throughout Victoria. The Cricket Victoria Super 8s Competition is offered at two levels - Years 7/8 and Years 9/10. The rules are slightly changed at Years 9/10 to reflect the higher age group. Super 8s cricket is free for schools to enter and is aimed at fun and participation, with everyone getting a chance to bat and bowl.
Ask your school sports coordinator to see if your school has a team or to encourage your school to enter a team.

The VSSSA has girls cricket competitions at the junior (Years 7/8), intermediate (Years 9/10) and senior (Years 11/12) levels for state secondary schools. Encourage your school to get involved by getting a team together of girls that want to play cricket.  

U14, U16 & U18 GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Under 14 Commonwealth Bank State Championships were introduced to build a pathway for Victoria's up-and-coming female talent.   The tournament is the first step in the Victorian Cricket Pathway and becomes the main selection tool for the Victorian Victorian U15 Representative Team.

Trials are conducted for each team, including the Central Highlands U14 team usually commencing around October/November.   The 2008/09 U14 State Championships will be held from 7-9 January, 2009.

The Under 16 Commonwealth Bank State Championships have been formed to provide an opportunity for the best U16 females cricketers in Victoria to display their talents and to assist in the selection process for the Victorian U17 Representative Team.

Trials are conducted for each team, again including the Central Highlands U16 team usually commencing in October/November.  In 2007/08 Central Highlands won the U16 Commonwealth Bank State Championships for the first time.  The 2008/09 U16 State Championships will be held from 7-9 January, 2009.

For further information about the 2008/09 Commonwealth Bank State Championships, contact Regional Cricket Manager Campbell Waring or click into the "Pathway Program" menu listing of this website.

Other cricket programs for females in the Central Highlands Region include:

• Junior Spirit Camp
• Kanga 8's All-Star Carnival
• Junior Club Cricket 
• VWCA &
• Women's Country Cup

Please visit the website pages on these programs/competitions under the "Female Cricket" banner on the Central Highlands Region website.