AUCC Youth Programme (Y9-Y13)

​AUCC is all about continuing a lifelong love for cricket by providing our youth players with a true home and a positive place to enjoy the game. Bridging the gap between junior and senior cricket, we offer a fantastic club culture for players at all levels—whether they are chasing representative honours or simply looking for a place to play socially with mates.
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How our programme works:
We know that most of our youth male players take the field on Saturdays representing their school colleges. Our AUCC Youth Programme is specifically designed to complement college cricket, offering flexible mid-week and Sunday options that give players extra time on the turf, a chance to play with their club mates, and a safe space to develop their skills.

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Playing Opportunities & Experiences

We offer flexible formats to fit around busy high school schedules and varying skill levels

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​1. AUCC Mid-Week Big Bash

The Big Bash is our mid-week T20 competition designed specifically for college players in Years 9 to 11. It’s a fast-paced, inclusive format built around equal participation, short game times, and playing with mates.

​Who: College students Y9 to Y11.
​When: Thursday nights at 5:15 PM.

Where: All games are played locally to minimise the travel time. Ideally all games will be at the same ground each week.

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Season Dates: You can opt to play in one or both Big Bash competitions:

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• 2026 Term 4 (6 weeks). 12th November - 17th December

• 2027 Term 1 (6 weeks) 11th February - 18th March

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The Format: A 9-a-side, T20  competition open to all abilities. This is strictly about equal opportunity—everyone bowls, everyone bats, and every batter gets a 6-ball grace period when they come to the crease to ensure they can't be dismissed early and get a proper turn.

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Training: No training required! The Big Bash is a strictly a "show up & play" social format. Just rock up on Thursday nights ready for action

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Game-Day Duties: Each team will need to supply one umpire and one scorer for their matches

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​How to Join:
​You can enter the Big Bash in one of three ways:

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1. ​Play for your college: Some local colleges field their own teams—Selwyn and Glendowie Colleges have successfully done this in the past. If you attend either of these schools, please contact your School Cricket Sports Convenor to arrange your place in the team.

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​2. Register as an individual: If your college doesn't have a team, no problem. Simply register as an individual through the AUCC website and we will place you in an AUCC club team.

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3. ​Bring your own crew: You are also more than welcome to gather your own group of mates, create a team, and enter the competition together.

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​Our Big Bash Philosophy

While games are competitive, the focus is strictly on player development, confidence, and leadership. We want players to test their skills, take risks, and enjoy the game without pressure. We ask all coaches, parents, and players to support a positive, encouraging environment.

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2. ​​Senior Twilight Competition (New for Y12 & Y13!)​

Looking for a social, fast-paced game to play with mates or transition into senior club cricket?

​Who: College students in Years 12 and 13.
​What: Our popular twilight competition is the perfect mid-week smash for older teens looking to keep playing cricket in a fun, adult social atmosphere.
​Details:Monday or Tuesday starting at 6pm, 8 a side, 14 overs per side

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3. ​​Club Summer Series​

An exciting developmental competition designed to keep college players connected to their club. 

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Eligibility:

• ​Players must be registered with AUCC and can only represent their registered club.

• Players are welcome to play in both the Sunday Series and/or the January holiday tournament.​

• ​Age Cut-off: Players must be under 13, 15, or 17 as of 1 April 2026

​1. Sunday Limited Overs: Available for LO 40 for U13, U15 & U17 grades, played over 5 Sundays throughout the summer.

 

Playing Dates: ​

• Round 1: 15 November 2026

• Round 2: 29 November 2026

• Round 3: 13 December 2026

• Round 4: 14 February 2027

• Round 5: 28 February 2027

• Finals: 14 March 2027

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Training: To support player development & team culture, there will be 5 structured training sessions held on the Sunday immediately preceding each Summer Series game.​

Game-Day Duties: Where available, games will be led by an AUCC coach; however, parent support remains essential. We rely on volunteer parent co-coaches, managers, umpires, and scorers to support the team.

​2. January Holiday Tournaments: Three-day U15 and U17 T20 tournaments held in January in the Auckland region.

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Playing Dates: ​

• U17 Boys: 6-8 January 2027

• U15 Boys: 13-15 January 2027

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Training Opportunities​

• Winter Training (U15 & U17): Term 3 27th July - 27 September, Sundays 5pm-5:50pm

• In-Season Demand: Outside of our core schedules, AUCC will gladly facilitate training sessions during the season if there is specific demand from players & teams. Please contact our club manager at manager@aucc.co.nz to register interest

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Uniforms​​

Summer Series: All Summer Series players must wear the club playing shirt, navy pants and a club playing cap for all Summer series competitions.  These are available from Cricket Express.

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Big Bash:Big Bash players can either wear the AUCC club uniform or their school cricket uniform if playing for a college team 

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Draw & Playing Conditions

For the Draw Refer to the PlayHQ website.

For the Playing Conditions refer to Auckland Cricket website.

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Enrolment

To register please click here.​

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Downloads and Resources

Below is a list of documents and resources that may be needed throughout the season