Oamaru CC

Oamaru CC Oamaru is one North Otago's most successful clubs, currently enjoying a purple patch of success having won the Premier title 2 out of the last 3 years

Established in 1864, Oamaru Cricket Club is one of the ten oldest cricket clubs in New Zealand and one of North Otago's most successful, having won the Borton Cup more than 30 times. Oamaru has provided many talented players since its inception who have represented both North Otago and Otago, and two New Zealand test representatives in John F. Reid and David Sewell. Originally located at the Oamar

u Cricket Ground (now Takaro Park) the club moved to the New Cricket Ground in 1877 near the present day A&P Showgrounds. It was here that Oamaru played an Australian XI in 1878 and played an English XI in 1882. Recent years has seen the club base themselves at Awamoa Park on Oamaru's South Hill, and now the North End of town sharing clubrooms with Excelsior Rugby. The chocolate brown coloured clubrooms of Awamoa Park give Oamaru their nickname 'the Choccos', endearingly coined by Aaron Dawe in the 1990s. In conjunction with Excelsior Sports Club and North Otago Cricket Association, the cricket ground infrastructure and changing facilities at the club's home ground are in the process of being upgraded to a high standard. The positioning of the ground being sheltered by trees from the prevailing easterly sea breeze and the elevated viewing platform from the clubrooms make it a pleasure to play at and a relaxing and enjoyable experience to watch cricket from. Oamaru challenge Celtic of Timaru each year for the Ray McBeth Trophy, named in honour of a strong member of both clubs who died tragically as a young man. Oamaru encourages its players to play good, hard competitive cricket while also enjoying the social side of the game after the match. Genuine camaraderie and life long friendships have been forged at the club, and this continues to be a focus today. Oamaru C.C.'s First XI is proudly sponsored by Dean & Coleman Law, Badger & Mackarel, Industry Civil, Fat Sally’s Bar and Restaurant and North End New World Oamaru. Oamaru welcomes players of all abilites to the club and currently has a 1st, 2nd & Junior XI in competitions.

Highlights from Prizegiving 2.
06/05/2026

Highlights from Prizegiving 2.

Highlights from Prizegiving 1.
06/05/2026

Highlights from Prizegiving 1.

A special evening next week for the Club. Of course Life Members, wives, children, families, supporters, and sponsors ve...
22/04/2026

A special evening next week for the Club.

Of course Life Members, wives, children, families, supporters, and sponsors very welcome.

The Club looks forward to hosting North Otago Cricket prize giving following the Borton Cup and Club 30 finals on Saturd...
26/03/2026

The Club looks forward to hosting North Otago Cricket prize giving following the Borton Cup and Club 30 finals on Saturday at Excelsior Rugby Club.

Here is your 1st XI for the big dance, the Borton Cup final v Union Cricket Club tomorrow at the home of North Otago Cri...
26/03/2026

Here is your 1st XI for the big dance, the Borton Cup final v Union Cricket Club tomorrow at the home of North Otago Cricket.

This is the third final in a row featuring Oamaru C.C. and Union Cricket Club.

The Club is at full strength for the grand final, and we take this opportunity to send our very best wishes to our players for great match.

Without the support of our sponsors, the exceptional work of our teams simply isn't possible, so we acknowledge the important and appreciated contributions from Dean & Coleman Law, Traffic Management & Control Ltd, Thirsty Liquor Oamaru, Snap Fitness Oamaru, Badger & Mackerel, and of course North Otago Cricket.

Appreciation post!North Otago Cricket Dean & Coleman Law Traffic Management & Control Ltd Thirsty Liquor Oamaru Snap Fit...
20/03/2026

Appreciation post!

North Otago Cricket Dean & Coleman Law Traffic Management & Control Ltd Thirsty Liquor Oamaru Snap Fitness Oamaru Badger & Mackerel Valley Cricket Club

Congratulations to the club's 2nd XI who are the inaugural champions of the Meikle McFelin Shield 🏆.Nicknames round!Line...
18/03/2026

Congratulations to the club's 2nd XI who are the inaugural champions of the Meikle McFelin Shield 🏆.

Nicknames round!

Line up for North Otago Cricket Club 30 semi final action v Union Cricket Club on Saturday.

Congratulations to Oamaru C.C. 1st XI who are North Otago Cricket Payne Tempero Trophy Champions for 2026 🏆.Nicknames ro...
18/03/2026

Congratulations to Oamaru C.C. 1st XI who are North Otago Cricket Payne Tempero Trophy Champions for 2026 🏆.

Nicknames round!

Here is the team sheet for the big home Borton Cup semi final v Albion Cricket Club Oamaru on Saturday.

Heritage and Culture Round!The 2nd XI will win the Meikle / McFelin Shield for home defence if they can beat Waitaki Boy...
11/03/2026

Heritage and Culture Round!

The 2nd XI will win the Meikle / McFelin Shield for home defence if they can beat Waitaki Boys' High School in the final match of North Otago Cricket Club 30.

The 2nds are also in the hunt to win the Brookes / Laird Trophy for topping the table, so there's a lot riding on this game!

All the best to the players and a big welcome back to Bree Rushton.

Heritage and Culture Round!It's the final fixture of North Otago Cricket Borton Cup as the 1sts take on Albion Cricket C...
11/03/2026

Heritage and Culture Round!

It's the final fixture of North Otago Cricket Borton Cup as the 1sts take on Albion Cricket Club Oamaru at the Outer Oval.

The 1sts have locked up the Payne Tempero trophy for the season, and will be gunning for the Sewell Shield to win the league and claim a home semi-final.

Nicky returns to take the skipper's armband. All the best men!

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Oamaru
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