Victorian Elite Cricket League

01/06/2026

🏏🔥 VICTORIAN ELITE CRICKET LEAGUE JT20 12 & UNDER CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 🔥🏏

Expressions of Interest are now open for the upcoming VECL JT20 12 & Under Championship!

This exciting representative tournament provides young cricketers with the opportunity to compete, develop their skills, and experience high-quality T20 cricket in a professional and supportive environment.

📍 TEAM SELECTION TRIALS

🏏 Tuesday, 16 June 2026
📍 Junction Oval Cricket Victoria Indoor Facility, St Kilda
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🏏 Monday, 22 June 2026
📍 Elite Cricket Academy, Hoppers Crossing
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

👦 Age Group Trial Times:
✅ 10 Years & Under as of 1st June 2026 : 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
✅ 11 & 12 Years as of 1st June 2026 : 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📢 First-round selection offers will begin from 17 June 2026 onwards.

👕 Team Training & Uniform Collection
📍 Elite Cricket Academy, Pakenham – 24 June (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
📍 Elite Cricket Academy, Hoppers Crossing – 27 June (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)

Players can attend whichever trial and training session is most convenient.

🏆 TOURNAMENT MATCH DATES
📅 29 & 30 June
📅 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 & 10 July 2026

Venue and match schedule details will be released following team selections.

🌏 A third selection session may be organised for interstate players and those unable to attend the scheduled trials.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of one of Victoria's exciting junior representative cricket competitions!

👉 Register your Expression of Interest today:
https://www.vecl.au/t20-registration



https://www.vecl.au/post/important-update-vecl-jt20-championship-for-12-under-players-june-july-2026

The Victorian Elite Cricket League (VECL) is excited to announce the schedule for the upcoming JT20 12 & Under Championship 2026, bringing together talented young cricketers from across Victoria and beyond for a premier junior T20 competition. Designed to provide young players with a high-quality re...

28/05/2026

🏏✨ CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF THE ELITE JOURNEY ✨🏏

Today marks a proud milestone as we celebrate 5 incredible years of Elite Cricket Academy and the growing Elite ecosystem that continues to shape the future of junior cricket.

Over the past five years, Elite Cricket Academy has been committed to more than just coaching cricket — we have been building pathways, creating opportunities, developing character, and helping young cricketers pursue their dreams both on and off the field.

What began as a vision has now evolved into a complete cricket development ecosystem designed to support junior players at every stage of their journey.

🏏 Elite Cricket Academy
🏏 Victorian Elite Cricket League (VECL)
🏏 Elite Coaching Pathways
🏏 High Performance Programs
🏏 Representative & Premier Pathway Support
🏏 Pathfinder Technology & Player Development Tracking
🏏 Community Engagement & Mentorship

Together, this ecosystem has created a platform where young cricketers can learn, compete, develop, and grow in a professional and supportive environment.

The Victorian Elite Cricket League has become a major part of this journey — providing players with meaningful match experience, competitive exposure, leadership opportunities, and a bridge between training and real-game development.

Today, we are also proud to officially release our 5-Year Anniversary Video — celebrating:
✨ Five years of community service
✨ Five years of cricket accomplishments
✨ Five years of player development
✨ Five years of opportunity creation
✨ Five years of helping cricketers reach their dreams

To every player, parent, coach, volunteer, supporter, and community member who has been part of this journey — THANK YOU for believing in the vision.

The journey continues.
The pathway grows stronger.
And the future of Elite cricket is only getting started.

Dream. Develop. Deliver.

17/05/2026

🏏🔥 VICTORIA’S MOST ELITE GIRLS CRICKET PROGRAM IS HERE 🔥🏏
This is NOT a participation program.
This is NOT holiday cricket.
This is a HIGH PERFORMANCE pathway built for ambitious female cricketers ready to push toward Representative, Premier and State opportunities.
Introducing the 🏏 ELITE GIRLS HIGH PERFORMANCE ACADEMY 🏏
One of the ONLY programs of its kind in Victoria specifically designed for girls targeting:
✅ Representative Cricket
✅ Premier Cricket
✅ Marg Jennings Cup
✅ Talent ID Pathways
✅ Future State Opportunities
Led by:
⭐ George Shaw
Talent Identification & Head of Academy – Essendon Maribyrnong Park Ladies Cricket Club
⭐ Dale McDonald
Head Coach – Footscray Cricket Club
This academy delivers:
🔥 Elite coaching standards
🔥 Selection-focused development
🔥 Specialist spin, pace & wicketkeeping coaching
🔥 Sports psychology & nutrition support
🔥 Strength & conditioning
🔥 Professional athlete tracking through PATHFINDER
🔥 High-performance training environment
Every session matters.
Every metric matters.
Every player is challenged.
📅 INFORMATION SESSION
Sunday 31 May 2026 – 9:00 AM
📍 Elite Cricket Academy – Hoppers Crossing
⚠️ LIMITED INTAKE ONLY
Not every player will be accepted.
This is where serious female cricketers separate themselves.
🌐 Register your Expression of Interest now: https://www.elitecricketacademy.com.au/girls-high-performance-academy
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15/05/2026

🏆 OFFICIAL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT DECEMBER 2025 Tournament 🏆

Elite Cricket Academy and the Victorian Elite Cricket League (VECL) are proud to announce the outstanding players who will be felicitated at the upcoming Elite Cricket Academy 5th Anniversary Celebration & VECL Awards Ceremony. 🌟🏏

These talented young cricketers have demonstrated exceptional commitment, discipline, sportsmanship, and performances throughout the season and will now be recognised for their incredible achievements.

From representative pathways to premier cricket aspirations, these players continue to represent the future of cricket within our “Pathway to Premier Cricket” vision. 🔥

Congratulations to all award recipients, families, and coaches who have contributed to this remarkable journey. 👏

📅 Saturday, 23rd May 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Slate Restaurant
9 Goldsbrough Lane, Melbourne CBD

As we celebrate 5 years of Elite Cricket Academy, we also celebrate the next generation of cricketers who continue to raise the standard every season. 💪🏏

🌐 http://www.elitecricketacademy.com.au
🌐 http://www.vecl.au

14/05/2026

🏏🏆 VECL JT20 LEAGUE AWARDS CEREMONY 🏆🏏

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our original venue La Di Da has unfortunately been closed following a recent incident.

The VECL JT20 League Awards Ceremony will now be held at our NEW VENUE:

📍 THE SLATE – Melbourne CBD
📅 Saturday, 23rd May 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Please note: Only the venue has changed — the date and time remain exactly the same.

Join us as we celebrate and recognise the extraordinary performances of our talented VECL cricketers throughout the season! 🌟

🏆 Player Awards
👏 Recognition of outstanding performances
🎉 Celebration with the VECL community

🍴 Finger food provided
🍹 Drinks available at bar prices
🎟️ FREE event for VECL players and families

📌 RSVP is required
✅ If you have already RSVP’d previously, there is no need to RSVP again.

We look forward to celebrating with our incredible VECL family and recognising the players who made this season so special! ❤️💛

11/05/2026

08/05/2026

Pakenham – Something BIG is coming this Winter! 🔥🏏
We’re excited to bring the Victorian Elite Cricket League (VECL) Indoor Tournament for Junior Boys and Girls and Seniors to Elite Cricket Academy & Sports Gear, Pakenham — right here in our local community.
This is not just a competition…
It’s a professional, structured cricket experience for juniors and seniors across the South East.
📍 LOCAL VENUE | ELITE EXPERIENCE
All matches played at:
14/99 Bald Hill Road, Pakenham
✔️ Indoor facility (weather-proof cricket all winter)
✔️ Live scoring & player stats
✔️ Premier-level coaching & match environment
✔️ Family-friendly atmosphere with seating & refreshments
💥 WHY JOIN?
🏆 Structured 20-week competition + finals
📊 Live scoring on the VECL App
👀 Talent ID – players scouted throughout the season
🤝 Be part of a growing local cricket community
📅 STARTING SOON
👨‍🦱 Seniors: Wed 20 May
🧒 Juniors (Fri): 29 May
🧒 Juniors (Sat): 30 May
⚡ Perfect for local players looking to stay match-ready this winter.
⚡ Great opportunity for kids to develop in a structured environment.
👉 Register now: https://www.vecl.au/indoor
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05/05/2026

🏏🔥 WINTER INDOOR ‘26 – JUNIOR & SENIOR OFFICIAL LAUNCH 🔥🏏

The Victorian Elite Cricket League (VECL) is proud to launch the most structured indoor cricket competition in the South East.

This is not just another indoor comp.
This is where performance meets opportunity.

📍 Hosted at Elite Cricket Academy & Sports Gear – Pakenham
📅 20 Weeks | Full Season + Finals Series
🎯 Premier-Coached | Scout-Attended | Live Scored

💥 WHY VECL INDOOR?

✅ REAL PATHWAY
Premier coaches scouting Standout players → League & other pathway opportunities

📊 LIVE SCORING ON VECL APP
Every ball. Every run. Every wicket.
MVPs, Hero of the Match & full season stats

🏆 STRUCTURED COMPETITION
Graded divisions
Official finals series & awards

🚀 PROVEN SYSTEM
150+ turf matches delivered in 2025
Now bringing that standard indoors

📅 COMPETITION START DATES

👨‍🦱 Seniors: Wed 20 May
🧒 Juniors (Fri): 29 May
🧒 Juniors (Sat): 30 May

📍 Venue:
14/99 Bald Hill Road, Pakenham

⚡ LIMITED SPOTS. HIGH DEMAND EXPECTED.
Be part of a competition built for serious cricketers.

👉 Register now: https://www.vecl.au/indoor

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24/04/2026

Elevating Player Development at Elite Cricket AcademyAt Elite Cricket Academy, we’ve always believed that great players are built through structure, expertise, and the right environment. As we continue to raise the standard of cricket development in Melbourne’s west, we are proud to introduce a ...

21/04/2026

🏏 A Journey We’re Proud to Be Part Of

At Victorian Elite Cricket League (VECL), we’ve seen firsthand the impact that Elite Cricket Academy has had on developing young cricketers and creating meaningful pathways in the game.

From its beginnings in Hoppers Crossing (2021) to expanding internationally to Chennai (2024) — this journey has been built on passion, vision, and a genuine commitment to player development.

Now… a new chapter is about to begin 👀

We’re excited to see what’s coming next in 2026 🔥

Congratulations to the entire team at Elite Cricket Academy for their continued growth and dedication to the game.

👉 Stay tuned — something special is on the way.

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING 🚨

Every journey has milestones…

🏏 2021 – Hoppers Crossing, Melbourne West 🇦🇺
🌏 2024 – Medavakkam, Chennai 🇮🇳

And now…

2026 👀

Something bigger.
Something better.
Something that will take our vision to the next level.

🔥 The next chapter of Elite Cricket Academy is about to begin.

Can you guess where we’re heading next? Drop your guesses below 👇