Transition women's teams

The 5th July 2005 was a significant date in the history of Women's Cricket in Sydney's northern districts in being the date the women's teams from the HK&HDCA transitioned to the Northern District Cricket Club (NDCC).  This transition is now recognised by Cricket NSW as the benchmark in the integration of Women’s Cricket Clubs into the Men’s Clubs.

Over the years since 1997/98, the HK&HDCA Women’s club has been very successful since entering teams in the SCAWC and season 2004/05 saw the most outstanding overall results ever achieved by the club.  In the 2004/05 season, teams were fielded in the Brewer Shield, 4th, 3rd and 1st grades and the club finished as premiers in fourth grade and the Brewer Shield as well as grand finalists in 3rd grade.

Previously the club was honoured to be awarded the inaugural SCAWC "Spirit of Cricket" award for the 2003/04 season and then retained the award for the 2004/05 season, which is reflective of the way our players approach their cricket. Our players have won a number of individual awards and achieved representative honours over the years with HK&HDCA and have continued to do so with NDCC.

The NDCC club is proudly sponsored by: Fincorp Limited; The Blue Gum Hotel; Noel Moig Agencies Pty ltd; Asquith Bowling Club; Phil McCarrol Toyota; Credit Union Australia; Yakka Pty Ltd; Probuild Pty Ltd; Boost Juice Bar and The Hornsby Advocate. 

The NDCC "Rangers" cater for players interested in playing at all levels - players are welcome to join regardless of their experience and cricketing skills. Currently we have four teams in the 2005/06 SCAWC ranging from Brewer Shield (Under 17s) to 2nd Grade.  Next season, it our goal to have five teams, including 1st Grade on the field.

We have qualified coaches and hold regular training sessions at Waitara Oval, every Wednesday, commencing at 5pm throughout the season. The players are supported by a very active committee which meets at Asquith Bowling Club.

Players from the Rangers are actively involved in the coaching of Girls teams in the North Shore Girls Cricket Competition, the DCA Girl’s Representative Cricket and also assist in Cric-Hit program for the HK&HDCA.

The pathway from Girl's Cricket to Women’s Cricket starts at the Kanga, Cric-Hit and Have-A-Go levels. These programs are designed for Girl's under 12 and are an ideal way for girl's to be introduced to Cricket in non-competitive surroundings. All these programs combine developing skills and fitness and fun. They are also a great way to meet other girls with a similar interest being Cricket.

From these introductory programs girls can then move into competition cricket by joining a local club with teams in the North Shore Girls Cricket Competition.  Matches are played on a Saturday afternoon. There are Under 12 and Under 16 age group competitions and most games are played locally. As well as playing matches there is training organised within the club to enable players to develop their skills.