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Representative Cricket

Stuart McCarthy is the representative convenor for the IWHCA Junior Representative Teams and Zoya Thakur is the Head Coach of our Girls Representative Teams.

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IWHJCA competes in the New South Wales Youth Championships (NSWYC) - managed by Cricket NSW.

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The Association competes in the following competitions:

  • U11 Boys

  • U12 Boys - Cawsey Shield (div 1) / Foster Shield (div 2)

  • U13 Boys - Gee Shield (div 1) / Creak Shield (div 2)

  • U13 Girls* - Mollie Dive Shield

  • U14 Boys - Moore Shield

  • U15 Boys - Weblin Shield

  • U15 Girls* - Margaret Peden Shield

  • U17 Boys - Watson Shield

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*IWHCA U13 & U15 Girls teams are a joint venture with CWSCA.

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More information can be found on the NSWYC website here.

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Should you have any questions please email to:

innerwestharbourrepsenquiry@gmail.com​

Trial Information - Boys 2026-27 Season

Eligibility


Must intend to register with an IWHJCA club (Leichhardt Wanderers, Concord Briars, Iron Cove Balmain Tigers and Ryde Hunters Hill Pirates) for season 2026-27.


We have also been advised by Cricket NSW that changes to eligibility may occur. We will keep you posted on these changes once they are released.


Players who may have trialled in the past are encouraged to try out again. All players develop at different stages so opportunities to be selected are always possible.

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Guide on date of birth and relevant age group:

  • Under 11: born on or after 1 September 2015

  • Under 12: 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2015

  • Under 13: 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014

  • Under 14: 1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013

  • Under 15: 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2012

  • Under 17: 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2011

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Trial Dates


All trials will be conducted on Sundays.


Proposed dates* are as follows:

  • March 15, 2026 - Under 14

  • March 22, 2026 - Under 12 (first trial)

  • March 29, 2026 - Under 13

  • April 12, 2026 - Under 15

  • April 19, 2026 - Under 12 (second trial)

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Note regarding U11s - U11s to be selected from U12 applicants - please register to attend the first U12 trial on March 22nd.

 
*The age group may change - will be confirmed in coming weeks.


Centre Wicket trials dates for all ages to be confirmed in due course (for those players who progress).


Pre-season for all age groups to commence early to mid-August (dates to be confirmed).

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Location


All trials this year will again be held at:

Cricket Central, 161 Silverwater Road, Olympic Park.

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Registration
 

Please register via the following link:


https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/ea93b6

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The trial fee of $30 is also required at time of registration and is not refundable. This covers the costs associated with the trials such as indoor facility hire and selectors fees.

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Should you have any questions please email to:

innerwestharbourrepsenquiry@gmail.com

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Trial Information - Girls 2026-27 Season

Nomination Process

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From this season, players must nominate one association only before trialing and may trial with one association for the season.

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Associations are required to ensure that their trialists have completed a nomination form for their association, available here:

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https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/49b904

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Please nominate IWH when you come to the question.

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This nomination needs to be completed before the trials.

 

We will get a report from NSWYC just before the trials that will detail all those that have nominated IWH (or by accident CWS). Players will be unable to trial if they do not appear on the NSWYC report.

 

Please use the nomination form link above.

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Trial & Pre-season Schedule

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  • Trials dates: weekend of 1-2 August, 2026

  • Teams confirmed: by 8 August, 2026

  • Pre season: Saturdays from 15 August to 12 September, 2026

  • Trial games: October 2026 school holidays

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Registration

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A trial registration form is below for those who are interested to participate:

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https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/7577cf​
 
Should you have any questions please call or email:

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Playing Dates​ (indicative)

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U13 Mollie Dive Shield

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  • Round 1: 29th November, 2026

  • Round 2: 6th December, 2026

  • Round 3: 13th December, 2026

  • Round 4: 20th December, 2026

  • Round 5: 17th January, 2027

  • Round 6: 24th January, 2027

  • Round 7: 31st January, 2027

  • Round 8: 7th February, 2027

  • Qualifying Final: 14th February, 2027

  • Semi-Final: 21st February, 2027

  • Grand Final: 28th February,  2027

  • (GF Reserve: 7th March, 2027)

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U15 Margaret Peden Shield

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  • Round 1: 15th December, 2026

  • Round 2: 17th December, 2026

  • Round 3: 21st December, 2026

  • Round 4: 7th January, 2027

  • Round 5: 10th January, 2027

  • Round 6: 12th January, 2027

  • Round 7: 17th January, 2027

  • Qualifying Final: 20th January, 2027

  • Semi-Final: 23rd January, 2027

  • Grand Final: 25th January,  2027

  • (GF Reserve: 26th January, 2027)

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Wests Academy Program


In addition, Wests, the grade club, will be running a girls academy starting on Saturday 27 June 2026 at Norm O’Neill indoor at Penshurst.


It will run each Saturday until 25 July 2026 from 3.30pm till 5pm.


Further details will be shared in due course.

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Boys Info
Girls Info
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