About the Mercury Bay Cricket Club
Incorporated in 2016, the Mercury Bay Cricket Club includes teams from the north eastern region of the Coromandel Peninsula. This area includes Whangapoua, Kuaotunu, Matarangi, Whitianga, Cooks Beach, Hahei, Hot Water Beach and Whenuakite.
The clubs home ground is located at the Mercury Bay Multi-Sport Park in Whitianga.
For all programs for 2020/2021 please click here.
Our Programs
The Mercury Bay Cricket Clubs programs include Senior, Junior, invitational and skills based programs. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates on weather, click here for further information.
JUNIOR CRICKET
An exciting season ahead – we will introduce a league to play in on the Peninsula!
If you have played cricket before or have done the skills program then we need you to sign up to be involved in one of our teams.
Teams are Y7/8, Y5/6 (hard ball) and Y3/4 (soft ball).
Games will be played in Whangamata, Ngatea, Thames, Tairua, Mercury Bay. You must be register before these dates.
Please register using the following link: https://registrations.crichq.com/register/274879
If you have played cricket before or have done the skills program then we need you to sign up to be involved in one of our teams.
Teams are Y7/8, Y5/6 (hard ball) and Y3/4 (soft ball).
Games will be played in Whangamata, Ngatea, Thames, Tairua, Mercury Bay. You must be register before these dates.
Please register using the following link: https://registrations.crichq.com/register/274879
Check Facebook for any postponements of games / training (any questions please use the contact form for Rachel Smith).
SENIOR CRICKET
Senior Cricket includes weekend matches between local teams. Senior Cricket is available for players of both sexes over 16 and will be played at the Mercury Bay Multi-Sport Park in Whitianga. Please keep an eye on out Facebook page for further information and playing dates.
JUNIOR SKILLS
Our Junior Skills Program (Superstar) is an 6 week training program for players of both sexes aged five plus and will be held at the Mercury Bay Multi-Sport Park in Whitianga. This is suited to those who have never played cricket before and those who want to play, but are not ready for a team yet.
Cost is $40 per person, includes a bonus giveaways bag with bat, ball, drink bottle and extras.
Cost is $40 per person, includes a bonus giveaways bag with bat, ball, drink bottle and extras.
Please register using the following link: https://registrations.crichq.com/register/254501
Please check the MBCC Facebook page for weather postponements.
TWILIGHT CRICKET:
This is targeted for players with a high level of skill/ experience. Sorry not for beginners or juniors.
Supporters are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the evening.
Please register online or bring a cash donation per game.
Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for playing dates.
Supporters are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the evening.
Please register online or bring a cash donation per game.
Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for playing dates.
Parent
Coaching
If you are interested in coaching, please register your name on the following website https://www.nzc.nz/community/coaches-corner/register
It takes 2 minutes to do and will help us run the programme smoothly!
Thames Valley
Superstar Cricket
Waikato Valley Cricket is offering a fantastic 8 session programme for boys and girls aged 5 years and up. The Superstar Academy is an exciting fundamental skills programme to start children on the road towards the Black Caps or White Ferns. The cost is $40 which includes fantastic giveaways including a bat, backpack, water bottle, ball and cap for each participant over the course of the programme.
Please register your child for these session via the New Zealand Cricket website on http://registration.crichq.coom/register/254501
WEATHER dependent: If the weather is wet then we will postpone the day and advise via our Facebook page.
Any questions on either the coaching or cricket sessions please contact Rachel Smith on info@mbcc.net.nz and I will try to answer quickly.
JOIN THE MERCURY
BAY CRICKET CLUB
This is for all peoples interested in playing, participating in both senior cricket, junior cricket, the junior skills programs as well as any people interesting in assisting the club as umpires, parent coaches and scorers.
OUR
SPONSORS
As a new club, our sponsors are crucial to the success of cricket in the Coromandel. We would like to thanks those businesses that have shown their support for the club.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
“Our Seniors are always happy to accept challenges from teams from other areas. Just lets us know when and we'll see what we can organise.”
— PEKKA LAJUNEN
“Not a player but looking to lend a hand and be involved? We are always looking for people to help out as umpires and scorers.”
— MARK JACKSON
“Sponsorship goes a long way, touch base anytime if you think you'd like to help us build the game in the Coromandel.”
— DANIEL CRAWLEY