General Information

Welcome to Our Midget Players

A very special welcome to all players especially those registering with the Club for the very first time. Our club grounds nestled under the slopes of One Tree Hill are arguably the most beautiful cricketing setting in the country.  Thank you Parents and Caregivers for affording the children the opportunity of playing at our Club.  We have the largest kids membership of any New Zealand club. The cost for midget registration is $120 for the season which also includes an end of season photo.  More imporatntly, we pride ourselves on offering the best cricket experience.

Junior cricket at Cornwall is an opportunity for youngsters to play in an organised and, particularly in the case of the years 1,2,3 and 4 Midget grades, non-competitive sporting environment.

The children will usually decide very early whether or not they like cricket. For this reason it is important the emphasis be placed on the enjoyment of the game, rather than winning. Our Statement of Purpose emphasises FUN as our key objective. A positive (non-critical) approach from parents and coaches is critical. Positive encouragement goes a long way to making the season a success for children and parents alike ... more info for new members

Uniform 

Please ensure that players have the correct uniform in time for the season start on the 27th of October.

• Cornwall Cap or wide brimmed hat
• Cornwall shirt
• White shorts for Midgets (Year1-4)
• Sports shoes

The uniform is available at Cricket Express either online or 29 Enfield St. Mt Eden.  Cornwall Cricket members recieve a 10% discount on some items so remember to say you are from Cornwall.

Year 1 - 4 Milo Skills Programme (Have-a-go and Kiwi Cricket)

Cornwall run these skill sessions at no cost in addition to normal team practises.  We can't emphasise strongly enough the importance of our youngsters learning the fundamental skills. These skills sessions are fun and provide activity and opportunities for skill development. They are important requisites to enable our kids to fall in love with the game of cricket and hopefully stay in the game for life.

Information re the Midget Venues

• All years 1/2 games are held at Cornwall Cricket Club grounds on pitches 1-12.
• Year 3 matches are split between Cornwall and Ellerslie's home ground at Michael's Ave  . Check the draws page, if your team is scheduled to play at Windmill Reserve then don't come to Cornwall, make your way to Windmill Rd. The two pitches at the Ellerslie Club ground, Michael's Ave are on the right hand side of the ground below the bank (looking from the carpark). Please refer to the ground's page.
• Year 4 matches are again split between Cornwall ground (pitches 16,17), Windmill Reserve and Michael's Ave. Again, check the draws page. If your team is drawn to play at Windmill then proceed directly there. The Michael's Ave Year 4 pitches are on the left hand side of the ground (looking from the carpark) adjacent to the main block(walk past the year 5 hard ball wicket.). See the grounds page.
• Ellerslie teams will enter our Year 3 and Year 4 grade competitions. The Ellerslie teams will always play at home at Michaels Ave.

Remember your Grade Convenor is always your first port of call for any of your Grade specific queries.

Other Information

• Players and families should arrive at their venues no later than 8.15am on saturday mornings. Very important that matches get underway by 8.30am.
• Friday night games start at 5.00 p.m
• Cafe Cornwall opens at 8.00am every Saturday. Click here for the menu.
• Your coaches have been advised that all matches played at Cornwall and Michael's Ave must complete by 10.30am to allow for the commencement of senior cricket on the main wickets. Coaches may elect to play full 20 over matches at Windmill Reserve as there is no mandated finish time.