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Ballan Cricket Club Come n Try Day (for all interested juniors) September 16th
10:30 – noon (BBQ included)
Season Start Dates:
The cut off date for age groups is 1st September. For example re is my child U11s or U13s? If your child is 11 on or before 31 August they would be now playing in U13s. If you are close to the date and want to stay down or go up early exceptions can be made. Girls playing in mixed teams can play up to 2 years older. Discuss with the club if needed. All competition cricket ie U11s through to U15s will be part of the Ballarat Cricket Association with a mix of home games at Ballan Rec Reserve and away in Ballarat and surrounds. Woolworth Blasters will be all held at the Ballan Rec Reserve on the oval. Registrations are now open using the below link also for all teams and programs. Due anytime, but at the latest a week before games or sessions start would be appreciated. Play Cricket Looking forward to seeing many of you at the Come n Try day in September for a hit out! Maybe you have an interested friend or cousin to bring along for a try! (remember footy was invented to keep cricketers fit in the off season!! 😉) For your info, Bree Squires (U13s parent) is joining me in the Junior Coordinator role for the 26/27 season and available to assist where needed along with the normal BCC crew (welcome Bree). Cheers, Stu, Bree & the BCC coaching crew Kind Regards, Stuart Grigg Mobile 0400 860 763 | [email protected] 2026/27 Registrations
Registrations for all grades with the Ballan Cricket club are now open. Just click the Button below and open up the team/Grade that you require.
Senior Pre-Season is Here!
The countdown to the 2026–27 season starts now! Whether you're a returning player, new to the club, or thinking about giving cricket a go, our senior pre-season sessions are the perfect opportunity to dust off the bat, get the body moving, and meet the group. Thursdays. 7:30pm – 9:30pm. Alfredton Baseball Club – "The Tunnels". $10 per session What to bring: Cricket kit. Drink bottle. Active shoes All players welcome. Come along, work on your skills, get fit, and help us build towards another exciting season. Proud History. Bright Future. 
Click on above image to access Cricket Victoria’s Child Safe and Member Protection page
The Ballan Cricket Club endorses and adopts:
• Australian Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People • Australian Cricket’s ‘Looking After Our Kids’ Code of Behaviour for Affiliated Associations and Clubs • Australian Cricket’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People • Cricket Victoria’s Member Protection Policy • Cricket Victoria’s Reporting and Complaints Policy For full policy details, visit: Child Safe and Member Protection - Cricket Victoria (link above) Our Child Safety Officer: Name: Nadene Shugg Email: cso@[email protected] Mobile: 0425 841 059 Our Complaints Officer: Name: Emma Anderson Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0402 439 769 
All registrations are set up.
Blasters cricket (all genders 5-7yo) Junior comp cricket (mixed and all girl options) 8 yo + Senior (Adult) cricket for Men and Women Click on Logo or Play Cricket text below to register Play Cricket
From kids to adults seeking excitement, cricket is the ultimate playground that promises a vibrant journey. Connect with your local cricket community and experience the joy, physical, mental and social benefits that come with this being part of a team. play.cricket.com.au 
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Eligible children may receive up to $200 to cover the costs for membership and registration fees.
Applications are closed Round 9 of the Program will open at 10am on 15 October. Do your children love sport and getting active? Does your family or child have a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card? You may be eligible for up to $200 to put towards the cost of your child’s participation in sport and active recreation activities. The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and active recreation activities by providing financial support for the cost of membership and registration fees. Eligible children may be able to receive up to $200 each. Special consideration also applies for children residing in care services as well as temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants or international students. To find out if you are eligible, how to apply, what costs are covered and more, visit www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers |
Join the Ballan Cricket Club Family for 2026/27!
Whether you're an experienced cricketer, returning to the game, or picking up a bat for the very first time, there's a place for you at Ballan Cricket Club. Players of all ages, genders and abilities are welcome. We offer: 3 Senior Teams (2 Men's & 1 Women's) 5 Junior Teams & Blasters. Great training and playing facilities. Experienced and supportive coaches. A welcoming club culture both on and off the field Cricket is more than just a game—it's about making lifelong friendships, learning new skills, staying active and being part of a community. If you're looking for a club with a proud history and a bright future, we'd love to welcome you to Ballan. For more information, get in touch with one of our committee members or send us a message via our Facebook page. Join the Ballan family today Ballan Cricket Club Committee 2026/27
President Martin Phillips Vice President Stephan Lalli-Cafini Secretary Bronwen Davenport Treasurer Saveria Singh1 Child Safety Officer Nadene Shugg Member Protection Information Officer Bronwen Davenport Junior Coordinator Stuart Grigg Assistant Junior Coordinator Bree Squires Woolworths BlastersCoordinators Jayme & Brady Naeff Female Cricket Officer Summer Dehnert Media Team Summer Dehnert, Chris Thom Grants officer Mariah Dehnert Sponsorship Martin Phillips, Saveria Singh General Committee Members Brendon Chavasse, Summer Dehnert, Mariah Dehnert, Matt Shugg, Nadene Shugg, Shane Newton, James Morley, Chris Thom. Senior Coaches Shane Newton, Summer Dehnert Cricket Victoria
Calling all clubs! The latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program is now OPEN! In 2025-26, there are five funding categories: Uniforms & Gear – Up to $1,000 Volunteers – Up to $5,000 Programs & Events – Up to $5,000 or $2,500 for youth events Travel – Up to $750 Governance – Up to $1,500 Applications CLOSE Wednesday November 26, 2025, with outcomes made in February 2026. Find out more: https://tr.ee/smE8jD 
The Ballan Cricket Club is excited to announce Shane Newton continuing as our men's Senior Coach for the 2026/2027 season.
Shane has been an integral part of the Ballan Cricket Club since 2017 and brings a wealth of experience with over 25 years playing senior cricket. He is a two-time Williamstown District Cricket Association Best & Fairest winner and was honoured to receive the Chris Mullane 2nd XI Best Player Award in his first season with our club, a testament to his dedication on and off the field. We look forward to a great season ahead under Shane’s leadership and invite all players, members, and supporters to get behind him and the team as we strive for success in 2026/2027! Senior men’s preseason begins Thursday 13th August at Alfredton baseball club, 730pm.. 
Ballan Cricket Club are looking for girls ages 10 - 14 to join the U14 Girls Cricket team. 🏏
Contact Matt on 0422 115 615 or Nadene on 0425 841 059 for more information. A big thank-you to our outgoing committee members; Vice President Noel Heafield,
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Cricket history returned
By Lachlan Ellis Moorabool News Historic donation: Brad Wootton donated the trophy late last month, which was first presented to his great great grandfather, ‘Mr J R Wootton’. PHOTO: David Leach/BALLAN CRICKET CLUB LACHLAN ELLIS A HISTORIC donation has been made to a Moorabool sporting club, with a trophy more than a century old generously given. Brad Wootton is the great great grandson of the Ballan Cricket Club’s John Richard Wootton, whose name is engraved on a trophy from the 1894-95 cricket season. Last month, Mr Wootton kindly gave the trophy over to the club, which President David Leach said had “come completely out of the blue”. “Brad dropped in one day and asked if we’d be interested in the trophy. Once I saw that it had been presented to the Ballan Cricket Club, I said of course we are. I asked him where it had been, and he said it had been in his shed for as long as he could remember gathering dust…so he gave it to us,” he told the Moorabool News. “No-one knew it existed. I thought, what a lovely gesture. The club itself goes back to the 1870s we believe, though there’s not a lot known until basically 50 years ago. A lot of history of the club has been lost, and the club may have not existed for certain periods, but no-one can tell us.” Engraved in the base of the trophy are the words: “District Trophy, Presented by Dr Corry, won by Ballan Cricket Club Season 1894-95, Presented to Mr J R Wootton as a token of esteem”. Club historian and photographer Chris Thom looked into the trophy, with his research finding it was tendered to Mr J R Wootton at a farewell banquet on 22 February 1895, “on the occasion of his departure from Ballan after a residence of more than six years”. According to the Ballarat Star Saturday dated on 23 February 1895, “the trophy was made by Philip Ashberry & Sons Ltd in Bowling Green St (near Kelham Island), Sheffield, England”. John Richard Wootton died a few years later, on 18 November 1898 at Mooroopna Hospital, from “Bright’s disease of the kidneys”. The Ballan Cricket Club is now brainstorming how best to display the 129-year-old trophy, and Mr Leach said Mr Wootton would of course be invited to any unveiling event for the trophy display. “We’re trying to find a prime place to put it, we want to do it justice as you can imagine. It’ll be a prominent place somewhere, we’ve just moved into the new rooms and we’re still trying to sort a lot of things out. If we have an official unveiling, it’d be nice if someone from the Wootton family could be there,” he said. “We’re stoked to receive it. As President, it’s a fantastic gesture by Brad, we’re super appreciative.” 
A bit of history, for the Ballan Cricket Club, turned up today. ( Saturday, 20th January 2024)
Brad Wootton called into the game at Ballan with a trophy that had been awarded to his Great, Great Grandfather and has left it in our care. The inscription reads; "District Trophy Presented by Dr Corry won by Ballan Cricket Club Season 1894-95 Presented to Mr J R Wootton as a token of esteem" Many thanks to Brad with this historical item which will be treasured and honoured. He also thought that it should be displayed as best we can rather than just leaving it at home. 129 years has passed since this was presented. |
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BCA Helmet Policy
BALLARAT CRICKET ASSOCIATION POLICY SEASON 2023 –2024
HELMET POLICY Effective From 1st January 2024 Introduction and Details The Ballarat Cricket Association (BCA) maintain contacts with other similar cricket associations, Premier Cricket and Cricket Victoria. This may include Child Safety and other matters including player safety. It has come to the attention of the BCA that the rules relating to wicket keepers wearing helmets whilst keeping up to the stumps are not covered adequately in the BCA Senior Rules and Playing Conditions or the BCA Senior Women’s Rules and Playing Conditions. (note junior rules require wicket keepers to wear a helmet at all times and under 18 players playing in senior cricket must wear a helmet at all times) Cricket Australia, the premier authority for cricket in Australia has recommendations on the use of helmets in community cricket. BCA Rule 24 outlines the current rules for the wearing of helmets and are repeated below RULE 24 PROPER CRICKET ATTIRE 24.1 All players under the age of 18 participating in BCA competitions shall wear an approved BS7928:2013 compliant helmet when batting and wicket keeping at all times. Players aged 18 and above are not compulsorily required to wear a helmet while batting, however, the Ballarat Cricket Association strongly recommends all players do so to maximise personal safety and minimise the potential for head injury. PENALTY: Shall be dealt with under Rule 5 24.2 All players participating in BCA competitions shall wear an approved BS7928:2013 compliant helmet at all times when fielding in close. Fielding in close description as per CA - “(or in a zero-reaction time position) In elite cricket, a zero-reaction time position is considered any position within 7 metres of the batter except any position behind square on the off side - therefore, if fielding at silly mid-off or short-leg you would need to wear a helmet, whereas you would not if fielding at gully or (regulation) slip. PENALTY: Shall be dealt with under Rule 5 Policy for the Remainder of Season 2023 – 2024 including finals The use of protective helmets will be in line with Cricket Australia Community Cricket Recommendations. The Cricket Australia Guidelines are available at: https://play.cricket.com.au/community/clubs/managing-your-club/helmet-recommendations. Cricket Australia Community Cricket Recommendations Since 2019 CA has strongly recommended the use of British Standard BS7928:2013 helmets in community cricket when batting, wicket-keeping up to the stumps and fielding. The effect of this BCA policy for the remainder of the 2023 –2024 season is as follows: Rule 24.1 is amended to read 24.1 All players under the age of 18 participating in BCA competitions shall wear an approved BS7928:2013 compliant helmet when batting and wicket keeping at all times. In line with Cricket Australia policy players aged 18 and above are strongly recommended to wear a an approved BS7928:2013 compliant helmet while batting in all BCA competitions and at training to maximise personal safety and minimise the potential for head injury. PENALTY: Shall be dealt with under Rule 5 Rule 24.2 is unchanged 24.2 All players participating in BCA competitions shall wear an approved BS7928:2013 compliant helmet at all times when fielding in close. Fielding in close description as per CA - “(or in a zero-reaction time position) In elite cricket, a zero-reaction time position is considered any position within 7 metres of the batter except any position behind square on the off side - therefore, if fielding at silly mid-off or short-leg you would need to wear a helmet, whereas you would not if fielding at gully or (regulation) slip. PENALTY: Shall be dealt with under Rule 5 New Policy regarding Wicket Keepers for the remainder of season 2023 - 2024 In the interests of player safety, the BCA board has decided to adopt the Cricket Australia policy that all wicket keepers when keeping up to the stumps in all BCA senior men’s and women’s competitions and at training are strongly recommended to wear an approved BS7928:2013 compliant helmet. Note: This policy will go through the usual end of season rules changes process and become rule 24.3 | ||
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2019/20 Premiers
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2021/22 BCA U13 2 XI Premiers
back; Anthony McIlwaine (Coach) Maxine Farrell, Sarah Burton, Clover McIlwaine, Charlotte Wallace, Oscar Britt, Angus Tranter, Max Burton (Coach) front; James Bayard, Jai Singh, Beth Davenport, Eamon Grigg & Jackson Letcher.
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& socially Join our Centurions Supporters contacts at the bottom of this page. KB Quote: At the One Day C Grade Semi to the opposition Keeper as he (KB) comes on strike.
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$30.00 Available with your individual Senior player number and the Ballan Cricket Club logo. Player numbers have been worked out in order from when you first played in the Seniors or as close as we can get. (Records are a bit scarce) Contact Mick 0429 163 702 or Noel 0431 705 654 Please supply your email address for invoicing (If you have one) Government Grants for Ballan Recreation reserve
From Moorabool Shire Council FaceBook page July 1 2021
Ballan Cricket Club, Ballan Football Netball Club and the local community are big winners today with local MP Michaela Settle announcing two State Government grants. Council will receive $98,740 to construct a netted outdoor cricket training facility consisting of three synthetic pitches at Ballan Recreation Reserve. The second grant, of $21,588, will be used by council to install safety nets behind the North end goals at the reserve. The funding is from the Victorian Government's Community Cricket Program and Local Sport Infrastructure Fund. Cr Paul Tatchell and Cr Ally Munari joined Ms Settle at today's announcement.
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About Us.
The Ballan Cricket Club currently has 2 Senior teams and 4 under age teams competing in the Ballarat Cricket Association for the 2024/2025 season.
Current teams for this season are: Senior 1st XI - BCA 2nd Grade comp , Senior 2nd XI - BCA 5th Grade comp .
And 5 junior teams;
BCA:U17 1st XI, U15 2nd XI , U13 1st XI & U11 Junior and Senior.
Not forgetting our Junior Woolworths Blasters.
Our Under 11's play on Wednesday nights starting at 4.30pm.
Under 13's play on Friday nights starting at 5.00pm.
Under 15 & 17's play on Saturday mornings beginning at 8.30am.
This last season saw another successful season with our Senior First XI (2nd Grade) taking out the Premiership with a large and excited crowd watching on. As they were the only team to go onto the Grand final after having to win the last home and away game to make finals, a big congratulations to the team is well deserved .
In 2015/16 season, Cam Dunne won the top award for the 2nd Grade competition, with the Bernie Davey Medal, after Noel Heafield won the same award the previous season. 2018/19 saw Michael Snaith bring home the medal once again for the club.
His brother Lachie took out the top award, in 2020/21, winning the Bernie Davey Medal with 17 votes, 4 clear of the
runner up, Matt Swards from Golden Point.
Hayden Micallef continues with the role of captaining our senior 1st XI, with Max Burton continuing with the 2nd XI captaincy .
This season sees both of our senior sides continuing under the reins of Premiership winning Senior coach Mark Kennedy.
Under 11 coaches are Jenny Bates assisted by Stuart Grigg & Ashley Smith.
Under 13's have Anthony McIlwaine and Max Burton as their coaches.
Under 15's are being looked after by Summer Dehnert as she will be coaching and coordinating between Ballan and Brown Hill.
Jack McGregor and Ben Loughnane have taken on our Under 17 side with help from a couple of other senior players.
Thursday nights see 'Woolworths Junior Blasters' back again as there are a lot of kids who enjoy the chance to get a great start to their cricket careers.
Training will still be at Ballan.
The Centurions supporters club is still continuing with the BCC to bring non playing members ( ex players & supporters alike) together to be recognized as a large and ongoing part of the club.
Well done to all of our teams for the previous season & good luck for the current season.
And many thanks to our sponsors and supporters.
Current teams for this season are: Senior 1st XI - BCA 2nd Grade comp , Senior 2nd XI - BCA 5th Grade comp .
And 5 junior teams;
BCA:U17 1st XI, U15 2nd XI , U13 1st XI & U11 Junior and Senior.
Not forgetting our Junior Woolworths Blasters.
Our Under 11's play on Wednesday nights starting at 4.30pm.
Under 13's play on Friday nights starting at 5.00pm.
Under 15 & 17's play on Saturday mornings beginning at 8.30am.
This last season saw another successful season with our Senior First XI (2nd Grade) taking out the Premiership with a large and excited crowd watching on. As they were the only team to go onto the Grand final after having to win the last home and away game to make finals, a big congratulations to the team is well deserved .
In 2015/16 season, Cam Dunne won the top award for the 2nd Grade competition, with the Bernie Davey Medal, after Noel Heafield won the same award the previous season. 2018/19 saw Michael Snaith bring home the medal once again for the club.
His brother Lachie took out the top award, in 2020/21, winning the Bernie Davey Medal with 17 votes, 4 clear of the
runner up, Matt Swards from Golden Point.
Hayden Micallef continues with the role of captaining our senior 1st XI, with Max Burton continuing with the 2nd XI captaincy .
This season sees both of our senior sides continuing under the reins of Premiership winning Senior coach Mark Kennedy.
Under 11 coaches are Jenny Bates assisted by Stuart Grigg & Ashley Smith.
Under 13's have Anthony McIlwaine and Max Burton as their coaches.
Under 15's are being looked after by Summer Dehnert as she will be coaching and coordinating between Ballan and Brown Hill.
Jack McGregor and Ben Loughnane have taken on our Under 17 side with help from a couple of other senior players.
Thursday nights see 'Woolworths Junior Blasters' back again as there are a lot of kids who enjoy the chance to get a great start to their cricket careers.
Training will still be at Ballan.
The Centurions supporters club is still continuing with the BCC to bring non playing members ( ex players & supporters alike) together to be recognized as a large and ongoing part of the club.
Well done to all of our teams for the previous season & good luck for the current season.
And many thanks to our sponsors and supporters.
Where we are.
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The Ballan Cricket Club home ground is at the South end of Cowie St, Ballan. Entry is between the bowling club and the tennis courts on the right just before the railway line. Or via Edols St near the Skate park.
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Ballan Recreation Reserve
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BCC Contacts for 2026/27
President : Marty Phillips 0400 964 189 [email protected]
Vice President: Stephan Lalli-Cafini 0426 957 634 [email protected]
Secretary : Bronwen Davenport 0422 003 346 sec_ballancc@hotmail.com
Treasurer : Saveria Singh 0414 292 691 [email protected]
Junior Coordinator: Stuart Grigg 0400 860 763 [email protected]
Assistant Junior Coordinator: Bree Squires
Junior Female Coordinator: Nadene Shugg 0425 841 059 [email protected]
Female Cricket Officer: Summer Dehnert 0408 066 092 [email protected]
Child Safety Officer: Nadene Shugg 0425 841 059 [email protected]
[email protected]
Woolworths Blasters Jayme and
Coordinators: Brady Naeff 0459 777 103 [email protected]
Postal Address : P.O. Box 402,
Ballan, 3342
Street Address: 1 Cowie St, Ballan
President : Marty Phillips 0400 964 189 [email protected]
Vice President: Stephan Lalli-Cafini 0426 957 634 [email protected]
Secretary : Bronwen Davenport 0422 003 346 sec_ballancc@hotmail.com
Treasurer : Saveria Singh 0414 292 691 [email protected]
Junior Coordinator: Stuart Grigg 0400 860 763 [email protected]
Assistant Junior Coordinator: Bree Squires
Junior Female Coordinator: Nadene Shugg 0425 841 059 [email protected]
Female Cricket Officer: Summer Dehnert 0408 066 092 [email protected]
Child Safety Officer: Nadene Shugg 0425 841 059 [email protected]
[email protected]
Woolworths Blasters Jayme and
Coordinators: Brady Naeff 0459 777 103 [email protected]
Postal Address : P.O. Box 402,
Ballan, 3342
Street Address: 1 Cowie St, Ballan
