Parklands Cricket are pleased to offer a Social Cricket tournament for adults of all abilities and genders on Thursday evenings at Parklands Reserve (and potentially Queenspark Reserve depending on the number of registrations).
The aim of this tournament is to provide a fun, social cricket option that doesn't take too long and is accessible to all. If you've never played cricket, were intimidated by hard balls and helmets, don't like giving up an entire Saturday afternoon, or perhaps thought your cricket days were behind you or limited to the backyard - this program is for you!
We supply and allow only yellow plastic balls and bats - pretty much the same as our junior cricketers use but bigger - with no protective equipment necessary. Socially considerate bowling is encouraged with limited length run-ups.
The game format is "Super 8s", designed to give each player an equal turn to bat, bowl and field. 16 overs per side, all bowled from the same end speeds up the game and keep it down to 90 minutes. There is no clothing requirement and the vibe is highly social and casual - we even have One Hand One Bounce!
All teams will play from 6PM to 7:30PM, the time chosen to be late enough to allow those working in town to get home but early enough to also allow children to come down and be inspired by their parents and have a play on the playground or in the nets.
Feb-Mar 2025 Program
Our Q1 2025 Social Smash will run for six weeks starting Thursday Feb 13, then every Thursday until Mar 20.
For this season we have two options when registering:
Come and have a bash and a beer on Parklands Reserve!
E-mail parklandscricket@gmail.com with any questions.
Cancellations due to weather will be posted on our Facebook page: https://facebook.com/ParklandsCricket
Parklands Cricket fields mostly junior teams in competitions run by the Christchurch Junior Cricket Associaion (CJCA), however we do also support teams to play in social focused leagues run by Christchurch Metro Cricket.
We currently have the following teams:
If you are interested in joining or starting a new team to play with Parklands, please contact parklandscricket@gmail.com.
Clubrooms, 75 Queenspark Drive, Parklands, Christchurch
PO Box 38-015, Parklands, Christchurch
Parklands United Sports Club will be running our next Club Fundraising Quiz Night on Saturday 1st March 2025 at the Parklands United Sports Club Clubrooms, 75 Queenspark Drive.
As a Community based club we are reliant upon grants and fundraising opportunities to help support and run programmes at the club and for the local community.
This evening is a great opportunity to get a group of up to 6 adults together, enjoy some fun and banter, and enter a team into our Quiz Night.
On the night the bar will be open and we will be running a raffle with some awesome prizes available to be won.
If you have any questions or are able to help support us with this fundraiser, please email parklandsunitedsportsclub@gmail.com