Te Awamutu Marist Cricket Club

20/02/2026

Nice day for cricket

08/02/2026

'"Important notice"

On the 6/12/2025 we welcomed the third player for TA Marist Cricket to reach 100 games for the team.

Mark Cotes played this 100th game vs Hinuera at Pohlen Park in Matamata.

Mark started playing for marist cricket in 2015 reaching the 100 game milestone in this 10th season with the club, along the way Mark suffered a few lower back problems but showed outstanding commitment to reach this 100th game.

Mark also played many years of senior rugby for Marist as well.

Photos supplied are of Mark receiving his 100th game cap at Marist before we played Pirongia on the 13/12/2025.

Mark has been an outstanding player for the cricket team over the years, he was the first player to take a hat-trick for the team. Game was vs TA Sports at Kihikihi Domain back in 2016.

He is also known as the hall of famer to local team TA Gold for hitting his personal best of 51 vs them and also smashing sixes to win the local challenge cup games.

All the best for your cricket future Mark.

13/12/2025

T.A Marist Cricket are very proud to have Scott and Ryan Sands playing cricket together at our club.

Last season Ryan played a few games filling in to help us out. Without Ryan filling in for us we would have never made both finals that season.

Ryan played last week as well for us when we were very short of players.

It's a very special moment in a parent's life when they get to play a game of sport with their kids and we know Scott is very proud to achieve this.

In March this year Scott and Ryan got to play the final at Seddon Park in Hamilton together what an awesome moment for them.

By the way Ryan is way better at fielding than his Dad😎

22/11/2025

TA Marist played TA Sports today at Albert Park.

Photo of Gary Muraahi and his daughter Charli walking off the field today after Charli took the last wicket to bowl TA Sports out for 105.

This is one of the proudest father daughter moments you will ever witness, it's not offen you get a chance as a parent to play a game of cricket with your child.

22/11/2025

TA Marist Cricket has been privileged to have Hayden and Zach Easton playing for us the last two seasons.

Hayden and Zach came to TA Marist Cricket last season and were an instant boost to our Cricket team. Haydens wicket keeping and Zachs bowling was just what Marist needed.

On the back of these two players efforts we won the WVCA Peter Bennett Cup for the first time.

It's a special time in life when you are lucky enough to be able to play a game of sport with your parent or child. And we hope these two look back on what they achieved playing as Father and Son together. All the best for your cricket future.

Photos, Hayden batting and Zach taking a catch.

21/11/2025

Congratulations Stu

A huge congratulations to the newest Life Member, officially recognized at last night's Te Awamutu Marist AGM. What an outstanding achievement! Way to go Stuart Dex Dexter!

Read on to discover his incredible journey and the remarkable contributions he has made to Te Awamutu Marist over the years.

Life Membership Nomination – Stuart Dexter

Since joining Te Awamutu Marist in 1998, Stuart Dexter has been a loyal, hardworking, and passionate member of our club community. Over nearly three decades, Stuart has contributed to Marist life both on and off the field, representing the true spirit and values of our club.

As a player, he has proudly worn the Marist colours across Senior A Division Premier, Senior A, Senior B, and Piggies Presidents grades, as well as competing for two years in Marist cricket and two years in Marist lacrosse. His versatility and commitment to sport reflect his deep dedication to the Marist family.

Beyond playing, Stuart has given 19 years to coaching, guiding not only his own sons but countless other young players through our junior rugby ranks. His leadership, patience, and care have helped shape generations of Marist players and families.

Stuart also gave back through governance and service, serving two years as Club President and many more as a dedicated committee member, helping strengthen and sustain our club’s culture and community.

Stuart’s unwavering commitment, humility, and service over more than 25 years make him a truly deserving candidate for Life Membership of Te Awamutu Marist.

26/06/2025

18/03/2025

The final at Seddon Park today saw Pirongia post a score of 229 for 7 while batting first. Unfortunately, rain disrupted play during the lunch break, preventing Marist from having a chance to bat. With no further play possible, the game was called off at 3 PM. After a meeting with the WVCA, Pirongia was awarded the 2025 Chairman's Trophy. Congratulations to Pirongia!