Meraloma Cricket Club

🏏 FINAL REGULAR-SEASON WEEKEND

A last-minute schedule change means the 5s now move to Sunday, September 6 at Upper Brockton, while the 4s still take on West Van at Hugo Ray on Saturday. Both games have an 11:00am start, so don’t get caught operating on normal cricket time.

These two sides are playing their final games of the 2026 season, while the 1s have the weekend off before their semi-final against Newton Surrey on September 12 at West Newton.

One last regular-season weekend. Go well, Lomas. 🧡🖤

🏏 TEAM LISTS

The regular season is winding down — but there’s still plenty on the line.

The 1s play their final round-robin game at Connaught, with the top four still fighting for semi-final positions.

The 4s and 5s both have two games remaining, with the 4s at home on Sunday and the 5s continuing their late-season battle at the other end of the table 👀

Everyone else is officially done for 2026.

Good luck to all three sides still in action this weekend. 🧡🖤

Still plenty to play for. 🏏

The 1s are back at Connaught on Saturday for their final round-robin game, with the top four still battling for semi-final positions.

The 4s and 5s both still have two games left in their seasons. The 4s are home at Connaught on Sunday, while the 5s continue the fight to avoid the wooden spoon. 😅

For the 2s, 3s, T20s and U17s — that’s a wrap for 2026. 🧡🖤

And one for the calendar: Awards Night — Friday, September 25. More info coming shortly!

Dear Club Officials,

Registration is now open for the BCMCL Post-Season T20 Competition.

The registration deadline is September 7, 2026, and the competition is scheduled to begin on September 13, 2026.

Team Registration

Registration requests must be submitted by an authorized club official and should clearly indicate:

• Number of teams being registered
• Division/Group in which each team wishes to participate
• Two clubs may merge to form one team for the Post-Season T20 competition.

Competition Groups

Teams will be divided into two groups:

Group 1 – Top Division

• Elite
• Premier
• Division 1
• Division 2 optional
• Lower-division teams that request to compete at the top level

Group 2 – Lower Divisions

• Division 2 through Division 12
• Division 2 teams choosing to participate in the lower group, subject to player eligibility requirements

There will be a maximum of 18 teams per group/division.

Lower-division teams have the option to request placement in Group 1 if they wish to compete at the top level.

Player Eligibility & Team Rosters

Each participating team must provide an 18-player roster.

Players who played and were established in Elite, Premier, Division 1, 2026 season are not eligible to play in Group 2.

An exception applies to players who were moved/dropped to a lower division before the final three games of the season. Such players may be eligible to participate in the lower group.

Clubs are responsible for ensuring and managing the eligibility of all players listed on their rosters.

Junior Players

Junior players may represent only one team in one division and cannot play for multiple teams within the same division during the Post-Season competition.

Registration Fee

The registration fee is $700 per team for all participating teams, including:

• Elite, Premier, Division 1 and Division 2 teams participating in the Top Division
• Division 2 and lower-division teams (Divisions 3–11) participating in Group 2

Payment Information

E-Transfer:
[email protected]

Please send proof of payment to [email protected].

We encourage clubs to submit their registrations as early as possible, as participation is limited.

Registration Deadline: September 7, 2026
Post-Season T20 Begins: September 13, 2026

Regards,
BCMCL

Club milestones. 🟧⬛🏏

A few big ones reached this season, with Adam Harvey, Thomas Viljoen and Yash Roy bringing up 100 games for Meraloma, and Lee Edwards passing 150.

Adam has been around the club since 2013, captaining the Vs on and off and on and off again, always lending a hand, and quietly doing the sort of club work that keeps things moving.

Tommy has been a 1s player since 2016, scoring plenty of runs, taking wickets, and somehow still finding time to be a cross-code Loma over with the rugby side as well.

Lee has been part of the club since 2014, a long-time award-winning 1s captain, and one of the major figures in the team over many seasons.

Yash joined in 2021 and has already passed 100 games, with more than 1300 runs and 130 dismissals as a 3s wicketkeeper-batter who very clearly loves his cricket.

Congratulations to all four. A lot of games, a lot of service, and plenty more still to come.

Official Club Statement. 🟧⬛🏏

The club accepts full responsibility for the lack of public accountability shown so far this season.

Corrective action will be considered during the offseason.

We thank members for their feedback during this difficult time.

Team lists are in. 🟧⬛🏏

We’re deep enough into the season now that selection is being held together by spreadsheets, WhatsApp replies, educated guesses, and the quiet hope that no one remembers a mystery injury at 10pm.

There’s plenty on the line across the club this weekend, with some teams wrapping up their regular seasons and others still pushing toward the finish.

Thanks to everyone who made themselves available, and to the captains and selectors currently pretending this is a normal administrative task.

Good luck, Lomas.

Don’t forget your kit. Or your availability. Ideally both.