THE FUN STARTS HERE

Junior and Youth programmes are all about learning new skills, making new mates, and having a heap of fun together.

Anyone can play. You don't even need 11 players, plus there are heaps of resources here to help teachers and parent coaches lead the way.

Or just check it out and get inspired. Play it your way!

SMASH PLAY • Junior - Tamariki

CRICKET IS NO LONGER JUST 11 VERSUS 11.

IT'S ALL ABOUT HAVING FUN WITH YOUR FRIENDS, TRYING NEW THINGS, AND SELF-IMPROVEMENT.

Smash Play Junior-Tamariki is New Zealand Cricket's nationwide cricket programme designed especially for juniors (5–12-year-olds).

Smash Play provides quality and fun experiences for all, no matter how much or little you know about playing the game of cricket itself.

With a focus on game play, values, and enjoyment, every participation session has more hits, more catches, more action … and loads of fun!

Smash Play Youth-Rangatahi is the next level up.

New Zealand Cricket's nationwide cricket programme for secondary school age players (13–18-year-olds), it provides options to play as a team, with a couple of friends, or simply challenge yourself!

Smash Play programmes are delivered in all our District Association areas.

Check out more general information on Smash Play, including game resources for teachers and coaches, videos and more, by visiting the official site - just click the button below!

YEAH! Girls

Yeah! Girls is a dedicated girls-only activity programme developed by NZC to provide a fun and social way into the game for young Kiwi wahine.

Sessions are girls-only for 10-to-7-year-olds, and all about giving it a go.

Girls don’t need to have played cricket before, or need any equipment – our friendly Activators will teach you everything you need to know, and supply all the equipment needed to have some fun growing your skills.

Yeah! Girls aims to develop those skills in an action-packed and inclusive environment, with an emphasis on enjoyable sessions with friends, and being active.

Yeah! Girls Hubs in various towns generally run for 4 to 6 weeks at a time, with one session held each week. Sessions are a maximum of 60 minutes in duration.

Yeah! Girls is delivered by Activators in our Districts who have all completed NZC’s Yeah! Girls training programme.