University of Tasmania Cricket Club

18/09/2026

We’re pleased to announce Tom Chapman as our 1st Grade captain for the 2026/27 season.

Tom returns to the club this season to take on the leadership of our 1st Grade side. He has proven himself at the highest level and was an integral part of the club’s historic 2024/25 1st Grade treble winning season.

We’re looking forward to having Tom back at UTAS and leading the group into the season ahead.

Congratulations, Tom! 🏏

15/09/2026

🏏JUNIOR CRICKET – Have Fun! 🏏
Registrations are now open for Cricket Blast!
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/323e3a

All abilities welcome! Whether your child is brand new to cricket or already loves the game, everyone is welcome!

Our Cricket Blast Program is run from 3.45pm to 4.45pm on Wednesday afternoons at University Oval, Sandy Bay.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Junior Cricket Coordinator at [email protected]

14/09/2026

Want to get paid to watch cricket? 🏏

The University of Tasmania Cricket Club is looking for scorers each Saturday for the 2026/27 season.

This is a paid match-day role, so if you enjoy cricket and would like to be involved with the club without having to pull on the whites, this could be a good fit.

No previous scoring experience is required — full training will be provided — and scorers will receive a match fee for each game.

Interested, or want to know more?
Contact Nigel Wilson (Head Scorer) on 0437 855 863 or contact the club via email [email protected]

01/09/2026

The University of Tasmania Cricket Club would like to extend our thoughts, prayers and support to the people of Nepal and everyone affected by the devastating events unfolding there.

Through cricket, our club has developed a close association with the Tasmanian Nepalese community, including the Tasmanian Nepalese Cricket Association and Gurkha Legends, and many members of our own club have strong connections to Nepal.

At this incredibly difficult time, our thoughts are especially with our Nepalese players, their families and friends, and the wider Tasmanian Nepalese community who may be worried about loved ones back home.

From everyone at UTAS Cricket Club, our thoughts and prayers are with you..
Tasmanian Nepalese Cricket Association Gurkha Legends

25/08/2026

🏏 **Can you lend a hand at our cricket club?**
We’re looking for volunteers to help make our club an even better place for players, families and the whole community.

Whether you can spare a little time or a lot, every bit of help makes a difference. Interested? Get in touch - we’d love to have you involved!

Expression of Interest – Club Volunteers
A cricket club is more than what happens out in the middle.

Each season, there are plenty of people working behind the scenes to help our players, teams and families enjoy their cricket - and as we look ahead to the 2026/27 season, we’re hoping to bring a few more people into that group.

We’re currently seeking expressions of interest for a number of volunteer roles:

- Uniform & Merchandise Officer
- Scorers
- Junior Player Managers / Assistants
- Social Event Coordinator

You don’t necessarily need previous experience, and you don’t need to take on a huge workload. Some roles may suit someone who can help regularly, while others may suit people who simply want to contribute where they can.

It’s a good opportunity to become more involved with the club, get to know more of our members and families, and help make the season better for everyone involved.

If one of these roles sounds like something you might enjoy, or you’d just like to find out a little more about what’s involved we’d be very happy to hear from you.

For further enquiries, please contact via email - [email protected]

18/08/2026

Expression of Interest – Club Volunteers
A cricket club is more than what happens out in the middle.

Each season, there are plenty of people working behind the scenes to help our players, teams and families enjoy their cricket - and as we look ahead to the 2026/27 season, we’re hoping to bring a few more people into that group.

We’re currently seeking expressions of interest for a number of volunteer roles:

- Uniform & Merchandise Officer
- Scorers
- Junior Player Managers / Assistants
- Social Event Coordinator

You don’t necessarily need previous experience, and you don’t need to take on a huge workload. Some roles may suit someone who can help regularly, while others may suit people who simply want to contribute where they can.

It’s a good opportunity to become more involved with the club, get to know more of our members and families, and help make the season better for everyone involved.

If one of these roles sounds like something you might enjoy, or you’d just like to find out a little more about what’s involved we’d be very happy to hear from you.

For further enquiries, please contact via email - [email protected]

12/08/2026

🏏 2026/27 Under 18 CTPL Coaching Announcement 🏏

The University of Tasmania Cricket Club is pleased to announce Krystian Jankowiak as our Under 18 CTPL coach for the 2026/27 season.

Unfortunately, due to injury, Krystian will be unable to take the field for the club this season. However, while he focuses on his recovery, he has committed to the Under 18 coaching role and will be closely involved with the group throughout the season, both at training and on match days.

Krystian has been part of UTAS Cricket Club for many years, having started in our junior program before progressing through the underage pathway and into senior cricket. He has since established himself as a regular member of our 1st Grade side over recent seasons.

Krystian brings plenty of enthusiasm, commitment and passion to the role, and takes great pride in his involvement with the club. He is looking forward to working with our Under 18 group this season and continuing to build on the strong on-field success the side has enjoyed over the past several years.

We’re looking forward to seeing Krystian take on the role and help guide the next generation of UTAS cricketers.

03/08/2026

The University of Tasmania Cricket Club is delighted to announce our Senior Men's CTPL coaching team for the 2026/27 season.

- Head Coach: Ben Hilfenhaus
- Assistant Coach: Clayton Braddick
- Skills Coach: Andrew Kealy
- High Performance Manager: Ben Harrison

We're thrilled to welcome Clayton Braddick back to the club as Assistant Coach.

Clayton returns bringing his extensive CTPL experience and coaching craft that he has developed over the past three seasons as Head Coach of Woodbridge Cricket Club. He will play a key role in supporting the development of our 2nd and 3rd Grade players, helping them continue to develop their game, as well as supporting the overall delivery of Men’s program, selection process & communications.

After success in recent seasons across the club, we're also pleased to have Ben Hilfenhaus continuing as Head Coach, with Andrew Kealy providing his wealth of cricket knowledge as Skills Coach. Ben Harrison also returns this season as High Performance Manager, continuing to provide outstanding off-field support to both our coaches and players through ongoing development and organisation of our cricket program.

As we look ahead to a new season, we'd also like to thank two coaches who have made significant contributions to our club.

🏏 Damien Wright has been an integral part of UTCC since joining the coaching group in 2018, helping guide a successful period in the club's history. Wrighty has done it all since joining the club (including his First Grade debut in 2019), and recently he has played a pivotal role in mentoring the future talent of the club across the Under 18s and senior program. We congratulate Wrighty on his appointment as Tasmanian Tigers Bowling Coach and wish him every success in the role.

🏏 We also thank Ruwantha "Ruwy" Kellapotha, who returns to Victoria after an outstanding season with the club. Ruwy made a tremendous impact both as a player and coach, culminating in a well-deserved Emerson Rodwell Medal. We thank him for everything he contributed and wish him all the very best for the future.

20/07/2026

🏏 UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA CRICKET CLUB - PRE-SEASON 2026/27 🏏

The journey towards the 2026/27 CTPL Premier League season officially begins on Monday 3 August, 2026 and we encourage all players to make a strong commitment from the outset as we lay the foundations for the season ahead.

First Session: Monday 3 August
🕡 Time: 6:15pm – 7:45pm
📍 Venue: The Cricket Hub, Kingston View Drive, Kingston

Each 90-minute session will be specifically designed to maximise skill development, technical improvement and game readiness.

As we begin preparations for another Premier League campaign across the three senior grades, consistent attendance and quality preparation will be key factors in individual improvement and team success. Every session is an opportunity to develop your game, strengthen our culture and earn the confidence of your teammates and coaches.

We look forward to seeing a strong turnout as we commence what promises to be an exciting and rewarding pre-season.

New and returning players welcome. Enquiries from new players to [email protected]

Every Monday night beginning from 3 August at 6:15pm. Be prepared. Be committed. Let's set the standard from Day One. 💪🦁🏏