Calling all cricketers

The 2016/17 summer cricket season is approaching and offering new players a chance to get some whites on and have a hit. The Rodney tournament, which has this year expanded from five to seven teams, will run for 16 weeks starting in October. This will include a combination of 40-over and T20 games.

The Warkworth Cricket Club is looking to make a second team this season with males and females welcome. Junior training clinics will also be taking place at the club. Club whites and gear are included in the season fee. A newly created Rodney Rams cricket side is also looking for players to strengthen their team, which has joined the competition this season.

Other clubs involved in the tournament are Pakiri, Otamatea, Wellsford, Kaipara Flats and newly enlisted Kaukapakapa. For juniors, Friday night cricket will be back this season at the Kaipara Flats Cricket Club. This will start November 4, with competitions for children years 1-4 and 5-8.

Cricket club contacts: Junior programme: Kevin Forde 021 1322 617; Warkworth: Hayden 027 211 6004; Rodney Rams: Ben 021 100 8899