
About Us
Leichhardt Wanderers is a community run cricket club based at Blackmore Oval in Leichhardt in the Inner West of Sydney. LWCC forms part of the Leichhardt Wanderers Junior Rugby League & Cricket Club.
We offer cricket for all levels:
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Entry level cricket for young kids starting out and learning the basics (ages 5-7) on a Friday afternoon
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Matches against other clubs for U8s to U17s (Saturday morning/afternoon or Sunday morning/afternoon)
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A dedicated girls' playing section for U11s to U17s (Saturday afternoons)
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We also have two teams playing Seniors' park cricket (Saturday afternoons)
As a parent or player, you will enjoy the benefits of our own clubhouse at Blackmore Oval and the opportunity to connect socially with other parents via our vibrant engagement program. Training takes place at Blackmore Oval.
We are Leichhardt Wanderers Through and Through!
Register To Play & Teams
All player registrations are managed through the dedicated PlayHQ portal.
We will provide assistance to all players and families with registrations as required.
There is a lot of information below - if in doubt, please contact us at leichhardtcricket@gmail.com
Age | Group | Gender | Competition | Stage | Day | Time | Overs (per inn) |
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5-7* | Juniors | Mixed | Blast Skills Program | Blast | Friday | Afternoon | |
U8 | Juniors | Mixed | Blasters (Single Venue) | Blast | Saturday | Morning | 12 |
U8 / U9 | Juniors | Mixed | Blasters (Multi-Venue) | Blast | Saturday | Morning | 12 |
U10 | Juniors | Mixed | Inner West Harbour JCA | 1 | Saturday | Morning | 20 |
U11 | Juniors | Mixed | Inner West Harbour JCA | 1 | Saturday | Morning | 20 |
U11 | Juniors | Girls | Sixers Cricket League | 1 | Saturday | Afternoon | 20 |
U12 | Juniors | Mixed | Inner West Harbour JCA | 2 | Saturday | Morning | 30 |
U13 | Juniors | Mixed | Inner West Harbour JCA | 2 | Saturday | Afternoon | 30 |
U13 | Juniors | Mixed | Sixers Cricket League | 2 | Sunday | Morning | 30 |
U13 | Juniors | Girls | Sixers Cricket League | 2 | Saturday | Afternoon | 20 |
U15 | Juniors | Mixed | Inner West Harbour JCA | 3 | Saturday | Afternoon | 30 |
U15 | Juniors | Mixed | Sixers Cricket League | 3 | Sunday | Morning | 32 |
U15 | Juniors | Girls | Sixers Cricket League | 3 | Saturday | Afternoon | 20 |
U17 | Juniors | Mixed | Sixers Cricket League | 3 | Sunday | Afternoon | 32 |
U17 | Juniors | Girls | Sixers Cricket League | 3 | Saturday | Afternoon | 20 |
All Age | Seniors | Mens | West Harbour & Churches CA | D-Grade | Saturday | Afternoon | 30 |
All Age | Seniors | Mens | West Harbour & Churches CA | B-Grade | Saturday | Afternoon | 35 |
​​​​​​JUNIOR CRICKET OFFERINGS 2025-26:
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Note: for the purposes of calculating age group for junior cricket, age is determined as at 31st August.
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Junior Blasters - register for the Cricket Blast program
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Basic skills development aimed for ages 5 to 7 years (*players up to 10 years are welcome)
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Fun & safe! We use plastic bats and rubber balls, no extra protective gear required.
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Fridays afternoons @ Blackmore Oval, Leichhardt, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
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Spring: an 8-week program commencing 17th October 2025 to 5th December 2025 *Program completed*
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Summer: a 6-week program commencing 6th February 2026 to 13th March 2026 *Registrations open now*
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Select your Blast pack when you register - no additional club uniform requirements!
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More details here: Play Cricket
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Cricket Blast - register for the Cricket Blast program *Taking expressions of interest to join new teams in Feb/Mar - please contact us!*
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Introductory T12 game format (24 overs in total, approx. 1.5hrs) for Under 8s & Under 9s
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Fun & safe! Soft rubber balls are used, no extra protective gear required.
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Saturdays at 8.30am
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A 17-week season (no ladder or finals)
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Matches commence 18th October 2025
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Mid-season holiday break (last round 13th December 2025, matches resume 31st January 2026)
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Final playing date 21st March 2026
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Single location or multiple locations (select preference when registering)
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Select your Blast pack when you register - no additional club uniform requirements!
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IWHCA Juniors - register for the IWHJCA Junior Competition
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17-week season including finals
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Games played on Saturdays (start times per age group below)
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Matches commence 18th October 2025
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Mid-season holiday break (last round 13th December 2025, matches resume 31st January 2026)
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Grand final playing date 21st March 2026 (teams may finish earlier depending on finals eligibility)
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Register for LWCC teams in the following age groups:
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Under 10s, Saturdays at 10am, Stage 1, T20 matches *Please contact us*
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Under 11s, Saturdays at 10am, Stage 1, T20 matches *Please contact us*
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Under 12s, Saturdays at 8am, Stage 2, T30 matches *Please contact us*
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Under 13s, Saturdays at 2pm, Stage 2, T30 matches *Please contact us*
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Under 15s, Saturdays at 2pm, Stage 3, T30 matches *Please contact us*
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Equipment guide here.
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Sixers Cricket League - register for SCL Junior Cricket Competitions
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Competition split into two halves: 9-week Spring season (now completed) and 8-week Summer season
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Spring season: starts on 18th/19th October 2025 & runs until 18th/19th December 2025 *Season completed*
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Summer season: starts on 31st Jan/1st Feb 2026 & runs until 21st/22nd March 2026 *Rego options available below*
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Games played on Saturdays for Girls teams and Sundays for Mixed teams
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Register for LWCC teams for the Summer season in the following age groups (select from the drop-down list on rego page):
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Under 11s, Saturday PM, Stage 1, Girls only, T20 matches *Registrations open now*
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Under 13s, Saturday PM, Stage 2, Girls only, T20 matches *Registrations open now*
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Stage 3 - Under 15s & 17s, Saturday PM, Stage 3, Girls only, T20 matches *Please contact us*
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Under 13s, Sunday AM, Stage 2, Mixed, T30 matches *Please contact us*
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Under 15s, Sunday AM, Stage 3, Mixed, T32 matches *Please contact us*
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Under 17s, Sunday PM, TURF, Mixed Stage 3, T32 matches *Registrations open now*
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Equipment guide here​.
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SENIOR CRICKET OFFERINGS 2025-26:
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West Harbour & Churches Senior Cricket - register for WHCCA Senior Competition *Registrations open now*
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Two (all age) teams: B-grade (35-over matches) and D-grade 30-over matches)
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Matches held on Saturday afternoons; on synthetic cricket pitches
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Matches commence 20th September 2025
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Mid-season holiday break (last round 13th December 2025, matches resume 10th January 2026)
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Final regular round 21st February 2026
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Three weeks of finals 7th, 14th & 21st March 2026
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Casual registration option available (maximum of 4 games)
Where We Play & Train
Blackmore Oval
Blackmore Oval is our home for training, utilising our net facilities, outfield & synthetic pitch. Some junior matches are also played on this ground.
We also often utilise the Blackmore clubhouse for our club events.
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Our matches take place across the Inner West of Sydney in suburbs such as Ryde, Concord, Leichhardt, Abbotsford, Hunters Hill, Balmain, Rozelle, Drummoyne, Five Dock, etc.
Training
Once registrations are closed, players are allocated to teams, coaches & managers appointed and training times and locations are assigned to each team.
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​Our training time slots are 5-6pm or 6-7pm (during daylight savings hours), Tuesdays through to Fridays.
For 2025-26 and beyond, we have received an additional training ground allocation at the newly developed Rozelle Parklands.
Committee Information
The Leichhardt Wanderers Cricket Club committee is a sub-committee within the broader Leichhardt Wanderers Junior Rugby League & Cricket Club organisation structure.
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Current cricket committee members - season 2025-26:
Chris Hudson - President
Gabby Russell - Registrar
Jill Rawson - Child Safety Officer
Dan Moore - Girls Cricket Coordinator
Christine Hawkins​
Brian Stout
Adrian Russell
Adam Rawson
Albert Eicholzer
​​Adam Ferguson - Seniors Coordinator
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