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Happy Christmas / New Year / Festive season
Cricket is now taking a taking a break until the early New Year.
On behalf of our Club Leadership Team, thank you to the many volunteers who are responsible of getting Teams on the field every week – the Division Leaders, Coaches, Managers, Seniors Captains, Scorers, Umpires and parents who come along every week to support their child and Team.
Have a wonderful, break and we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2026.
The following timetable sets out the program for the season restart:
- Seniors – Saturday 10th January 2026
- Blast:
- Tuesday 27th January, 2026, &
- Saturday 31st January
- Blowfly – Friday 6th February
- Juniors Mixed – Saturday 31st January
- Junior Girls:
- HK&HDCA – Saturday 31st January (Stage 1 & 2)
- NSJCA – Saturday 31st January (Stages 1, 2 &3)
- Parramatta DCA – Saturday 31st January (Stage 3)
Tapeball is coming
WPHC is about to introduce Tapeball in a first for our Association and District.
Tapeball is a game for players of all abilities – those who are current players, never played before or just want to experience cricket that is different to anything they would have played before.
It is fast moving and a great social event with a BBQ and music while games are being played.
With the Social Media ban for U16s now in place – what better way to get the kids out and active and not being tied to a screen.
Details are:
Tapeball Holiday Smash
- When: Thursday 22nd January 2026
- Where: Greenway Park
- Ages: 7 to 14 years
- Time: 9.00 am to 3.00 pm
- Cost: $Nil
How do I register?
Use the QR Code in the following flyer
Tapeball Junior Holiday Program
- Starts: Friday 20th February 2026 (6-week program)
- Where: Greenway Park
- Ages: 7 to 14 years
- Time: 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm
- Cost: $69.50
How do I register?
Details will be provided shortly.
Blast Registrations
Our pre-Christmas Blast program (4 to 6 years) came to an end on Saturday 13th December.
This season has been a great success with 100 boys and girls playing every Tuesday / Saturday.
Every game is an Event.
There is Music, BBQ’s and lots of different activities with games going for just 1-hour.
We are now taking Registrations for Term 1, 2026 that starts on Saturday 31st January with a weekly Tuesday playing option.
Registrations are now OPEN
You can register Now as follows:
- Registration link – Cricket BLAST Register here
- Cost:
- $100 for new registrations. The cost also covers all playing gear
Check out the following link to find out more about this hugely popular initiative.
Summer Holiday Cricket Programs
Cricket NSW is running some great programs in our area over the Christmas / New Year School holidays.
There is an Early Bird Discount until 1 December 2025
Colour Bash – Girls only
- When: 9th January 2026
- Where: North Turramurra Recreational Reserve
- Ages: all ages
- Time: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
- Cost: FREE
How do I register – Register here
Tapeball Smash
This is an exciting initiative that is being offered for the first time in our Association. Details are:
- When: Thursday 22nd January 2026
- Where: Greenway Park
- Ages: 7 to 14 years
- Time: 9.00 am to 3.00 pm
- Cost: FREE
How do I register – register via the QR code in the above flier
WPHC Community Business Directory
We have an exciting opportunity for WPHCCC members to promote their business offering to fellow Club members.
We are one of the largest Cricket Clubs in Australia with just on 700 families and 800 registered players.
Our people play Blast (4 to 6 years); Blowfly Cricket (All Abilities); Juniors Mixed, Girls Cricket and Seniors (All Age). Our website www.wphccc.com.au gets over 10,000 views / month so is a high-volume site.
If you have a business, of any type, then we have an opportunity for you to promote what you offer exclusively to our people for 12-months at a cost of just $150.
🛍️ What Kind of Businesses Can Join?
We welcome all types of businesses! Popular categories include:
- Baby-sitting & House-sitting
- Coaching (Cricket, Tennis, Horse Riding)
- Education & Tutoring
- Handyman & Gardening Services
- Healthcare & Wellness
- Hospitality & Catering
- Professional Services (Accounting, Legal, Consulting)
- Trades (Builders, Electricians, Plumbers)
This initiative is about building a Community where our West Penno members can support their fellow members who have a business.
📝 How to Join?
Submit the WPHC Business Directory form with:
- Business name
- Contact details
- Graphic/logo
- Short business description
- Your special offer for WPHC members
📣 Ready to Get Started?
Contact Zia Ahmed today:
📞 0478 480 777
📧 sponsorship@wphccc.com.au
Let’s build a stronger community—on and off the field!
New Female Competition is coming in early 2026
CNSW is launching the new CNSW Inaugural Women’s Metropolitan Competition – an exciting new female pathways initiative for females 16 years of age and over.
We are inviting interest from current players, past players who wish to return to the game, and anyone looking for a welcoming Club to continue their cricketing journey.
Competition Details: Cricket NSW Women’s Metropolitan Cup
- Season Start & End: Every Sunday starting early 2026
- Match Day: Sunday’s
- Pitch: Played on synthetic wickets
- Age Group: Open to players aged 16 and over
- Format: A combination of T20 and T30-over matches
- Holiday Break: A four-week break from 21st December 2025 to 11th January 2026.
- Semi-Finals: TBA
- Grand Final: TBA
- Reserve Day: TRBA
Ready to be part of something special?
You can register via the following link – Register here
Feel free to reach out to Girls Director for any questions.
Association News
Coaches’ Association Clinics – School Holidays Clinics
Registrations are OPEN for the Coaches’ Association / Northern District CC school holiday Junior cricket (2-day) clinics held during the School Holidays. Details are:
- When:
- Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 January 2026
- Monday 19 & Tuesday 20 January 2026
- Ages: boys & girls aged 6 to 14 years
- Where: Mark Taylor Oval, Waitara
- Time: 8.30 am to 2.00 pm
How do I Register?
Online registrations can be made via this link – Register here
During the past 16 years, the Coaches’ Association has conducted 91 successful school holiday cricket clinics.
They cater for all standards from beginners to representative level players.
The Coaches’ Association is a not-for-profit cricket body affiliated with HK&HDCA and its fee structure is subsidised, with further discounts available for previous attendees (wearing the blue t-shirt and white cap), siblings, and players attending both clinics.
Lots of awards and certificates are presented at the end of each cricket clinic.
These popular clinics always generate excellent feedback from the players and their parents.
For more information, please go to the Coaches’ Association’s new website Coaches’ Association and/or Facebook page: Coaches’ Association Facebook
Association Centenary Dinner
One to keep a lookout for – the Association Centenary Gala Dinner.
📅 Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026
📍 Venue: Hornsby RSL – The Showroom
⌚ Time: 6:00pm to 11:00pm
🎩 Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
More information will follow once it is available.
Division specific News
Cricket Blast
Registrations for this season are OPEN. You can register via the following link – Winter Blast – Register here
More details on the Blast program can be found on the Club website at – WPHC Blast Information
Blowfly Cricket
To find out more about Blowfy cricket for next season checkout the website – Blowfly Home Page
Details
Game details are:
- Where: James Henty Oval
- Day: Friday’s
- When: 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm
What if I need more information?
Please contact Bill Peterkin
How do Register?
You can register and pay online through the following link – Register here
Channel 10 – The Project story
Check out the News report on Channel’s 10 ‘The Project’ – Channel 10 report from about 1:43 secs.
ABC News coverage
Also worth looking at is a great story that aired on the ABC News on Sunday 2nd March 2025 – ABC News Report
Girls
HK&HDCA
After Round 10 – 12/12/2025
HK&HDCA Draw & Ladder
Stage 1
- Harris (=3rd )
- Annetts (7th)
- Healy (9th)
Stage 2
Lanning (3rd)
NSJCA
Tables as at the end of Round 11 (13/12//2025) follows.
Competition is now in hibernation until Round 12 on 31 January 2026.
Draw & Ladder is available on: NSJCA Draw and Ladder
Stage 1
Gardner (2nd)
Stage 2
Clark (10th)
Stage 3
Perry (6th)
Parramatta DCA
Tables as at the end of Round 13 (20/12//2025) follows. Competition is now in hibernation until Round 14 on 31 January 2026.
Draw & Ladder is available: Parramatta DCA
Stage 3
Sutherland (4th)
Juniors (Mixed)
Tables as at the end of Round 14 (13/12//2025) follows.
Competition is now in hibernation until Round 15 on 31 January 2026.
No competition
U8
Blue & Red
U9
Blue; Green; Gold; Red; White
U10
Blue; Green; Gold; Red; White
U11
Blue; Green; Gold; Red; White;
Competition
Draw & Ladder is available on: HK&HDCA Draw and Ladder
U12
Red (2nd); Yellow (3rd); Purple (4th ); Gold (=8th); White (12th); Blue (=17th)
U13
Green (4th ); Gold (10th); Purple (17th); Yellow (19th)
U14
Gold (1st ); Purple (2nd); Blue (5th); Black (6th); Red (9th)
U15
Green (=11th); Gold (=13th)
U17
Gold (=4th)
Seniors
Seniors News
Checkout the Seniors section of our website for detailed information on things like:
- Team selections
- Season format
- Grade allocations and Team colours from the Association
The link is – Seniors website page
Association News
Grading changes – effective 13 December 2025
Team Re-gradings
The Association SCC has finalised changes to team gradings. The movements/outcome is summarized below:
A-Reserve/B-Grade
WPHC Red (A2) will be move to B-Grade and Thornleigh (B1) will move up to A-Reserve
B-Grade/B-Reserve
Kenthurst Upper Hills (B1) will move to B-Reserve and St Ives Wahroonga (B2) will move up to B-Grade
C-Grade/C-Reserve
Hornsby District (C1) will move down to C-Reserve and with a tight/close competition in C-Reserve no team will be promoted to C-Grade. This will create a bye in both grades.
C-Reserve/C3-Grade
Kissing Point Blue (C2) will move down to C3-Grade and WPHC Blue (C3) will move up to C-Reserve
Competition tables
Table after Round 8, (13/12/2025) is:
PlayHQ link – Association Draw and points table
- A1 (Cam #25) – 3rd (37 points)
- A2 Blue (Warren) – 6th (21 points)
- B1:
- Prats – 1st (35 points)
- Red (Todd) – 4th (28 points) Note: demoted from A2 Grade on 13/12
- B2 (Sparsh) – 1st (33 points)
- C1 (Aniket) – =4th (30 points)
- C2:
- (Indranil) – 9th (20 points)
- Blue (Chintan) – 6th (27 points) Note: promoted from C3 Grade on 13/12
- C3: Red (Karl) – 4th (28 points)
- C4:
- Blue (Rob) – 2nd (34 points)
- Red (Ravi) – 1st (35 points)
- D1: Note: 1-day competition (Round 9)
- Blue (Roger) – 1st (62 points)
- Red (Diggers) – 5th (39 points)
- D2 (Ross S) – 5th (27 points)
Training
Season training arrangements are:
- When: Wednesday’s starting 10th September
- Where: George Thornton Reserve
- Time: 4.00 pm (pre-daylight savings) and then from 5.00 pm (post daylight savings)