Wauchope Junior Cricket Club

01/04/2026

Mid North Coast Cricket Council
Expression of Interest – 2026 MNC Cricket Academy

Mid North Coast Cricket Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for selection into the 2026 Mid North Coast Cricket Academy squads. The Academy provides high‑quality coaching, development opportunities, and a structured pathway for aspiring cricket athletes across the Mid North Coast.

2026 Academy Squads are:
Emerging Talents Squad
For players U10–U12 who demonstrate strong potential to become future Mid North Coast representative cricketers.

Male Squads – Under 13s, 14s, 15s
For male athletes focused on skill development and striving for selection in the MNC Youth Pathways Championship teams to be announced later in the year.

Female Squad
For female athletes U9–U18, focusing on emerging talent identification, individual skill development, and preparation for selection in the MNC U15 Female Youth Pathways Championship teams. This is a stand‑alone female academy squad, held at dedicated venues separate from male squad sessions to provide a tailored environment for female athletes.

Senior Talents Squad
For athletes U16–U20 working toward representative opportunities or progressing into senior‑grade cricket within local competitions.

Academy Program Commitments
Selected athletes will participate in:
• 6 Academy training sessions with access to high‑level coaching
• Emerging Talents and Senior Talents sessions held on Sunday mornings
• Male U13–U15 squad sessions held Sunday afternoons
• Female Squad sessions held Sunday mornings
• Sessions delivered at various Mid North Coast locations

Final dates are yet to be confirmed, pending release of key cricket calendar information.

Submit Your Expression of Interest
EOI closes on the 10 April 2026. Click the link below to submit:
EOI Female Academy https://forms.office.com/r/jVSbwz7ZqY
EOI Male Academy https://forms.office.com/r/HftsRYAX1U
EOI Academy Coach https://forms.office.com/r/GmA4b6uvni

Trials
Following EOI submissions, selected athletes will be invited to attend a trial:
Trial Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Venue: Cricket nets at Wood Street, Port Macquarie
Additional trial details will be provided for those selected.
We encourage early submissions from athletes eager to further their cricket development.

24/03/2026

WCC U12 Mixed clinch Gavin Newbound Shield with disciplined defence.

Relentless Wauchope bowling and sharp fielding decide a low-scoring grand final at Rainbow Beach

Leagues U12 71/8 vs WCC U12 Mixed 7/87

Pressure and composure underpinned WCC U12's grand final performance, as a tight collective effort with ball and in the field delivered the Gavin Newbound Shield. Having chosen to bat first at Rainbow Beach North, WCC posted a modest total but backed their decision with organised bowling changes and energetic ground work, setting the tone from the opening over.

Defending a small target against Leagues U12, WCC struck early to leave the chase at 5 for 1 and then 13 for 3, immediately putting the batting side on the back foot. The middle overs brought the only real resistance, with the scoreboard edging to 60 for 4, but WCC’s attack held firm, cutting off boundaries and forcing the batters to work hard for every run. As the tension rose in the closing stages, WCC’s bowlers closed out the chase with impressive discipline.

Moir’s burst with the new ball opened up the contest, before Doyle and Bolton strangled the innings and snuffed out any late surge. Backed by sharp catching and alert work in the ring, WCC restricted Leagues to 71 for 8, sealing a 16‑run win built on teamwork rather than one standout innings.

The final act reflected the theme of WCC’s season: collective responsibility, disciplined bowling, and a fielding unit that held its nerve when it mattered most.

24/03/2026

Mainey’s early blaze sets up WCC U16's grand final triumph
Top-order intent and collective discipline carry WCC to Natalie Jordan Shield glory

WCC U16 Mixed 9/121 vs PMCC Settlers Inn 54

Aggression with a clear plan underpinned WCC U16's grand final performance at Andrews Park, as a bold start with the bat set the tone for a composed day’s work. Batting after winning the toss, WCC’s innings revolved around Flynn Mainey’s brisk 50 (28), laced with five cleanly struck sixes that hurled the score to 57 before the first wicket fell. Ryan Eggert’s steady 14 (14) gave that onslaught a platform, and at 67/1 and then 67/3, the fall of wickets showed how quickly momentum could have slipped. Instead, Darryl Iggleden’s 14 (20) and a patient 18 (35) from Bird kept WCC moving through the middle overs, nudging the total to 121 for nine and, crucially, ensuring they batted their full allocation.

With runs on the board in a final, WCC’s bowlers and fielders turned the contest into a test of discipline rather than flair. They applied pressure from both ends, backed by sharp work in the ring, and never allowed the chase to escape the early grip established in the powerplay. As wickets fell in clusters and the scoring stalled, the belief that Mainey’s assault and the middle-order resistance had been enough hardened into certainty.

Their 9/121 proved more than adequate, sealed by a 67-run victory that reflected a squad performance built on intent at the top and composure when the game tightened.

24/03/2026

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24/03/2026

Cricket NSW are calling for expressions of interest for Representative Coach Courses to be delivered in 2026. We are currently planning three courses (two Metro and one Regional – possibly two) to be delivered between late May and July.

The Representative Coach course is best suited to those Coaches that are closely connected to cricket in their respective regions and are keen to progress their understanding and learning of Coaching in the Youth Championship, Pathway and/or Grade Cricket spaces.

About the course:
The course is currently a 2.5 day face to face requirement, coupled with a number of online modules to be completed prior to the face to face element. I have included an overview of the course content below:

What you will learn;
1. Coach development
2. Developing players
3. Identifying talent
4. Exploring coaching philosophies
5. Technicalities of scoring runs and taking wickets
6. Principles of teaching and learning
7. Coaching safely
8. Managing stakeholders
9. Ongoing program development

To register your interest, please click on the relevant link below or via the QR Code. Note that EOI registrations will close by COB, March 13 after which, CNSW will be in contact regarding course details and the next step to apply.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=zFV0OP3DG0OlpOVhR8Lp2zPykvX-RG1Phv9ByAGeqytUQjgxMzMwOTI0SFpRTDUyRFMxMzA2WkU0OC4u&route=shorturl

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

Expressions of Interest are invited from players wishing to be considered for the 2026/27 Male North Coast Zone Academy. The Academy will cater for players in the U14 to U16 age groups for the upcoming season. EOIs will be reviewed by the relevant Regional Coach, with selected players invited to att...

23/03/2026

Expressions of Interest are invited from players wishing to be considered for the 2026/27 Female North Coast Zone Academy. The Academy will cater for players in the U14 to U19 age groups for the upcoming season. EOIs will be reviewed by the relevant Regional Coach, with selected players invited to b...

19/03/2026

🏏 JUNIOR GRAND FINAL TIME! 🏏

A huge day ahead for our juniors this Saturday, as two of our teams take the field in their Grand Finals! 💪🔥

-Under 16’s
Wauchope vs PMCC - Andrews Park

-Under 12’s
Wauchope vs Leagues - Rainbow Beach North

Massive congratulations to both teams on making it this far 👏

Good luck everyone! 🏆

05/03/2026

Here’s Saturday’s Junior Highlights! 🔥

Congratulations Lincoln! 🤩

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