Wainuiomata Cricket Club

🚨🚨 Reminder AGM next Tuesday 1st September at the Club. All welcome 🚨🚨

With the final week of winter approaching us, 🏏 season will be with us before you know it.

Senior Men's registraions:
https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/08e1a3

Junior Registrations:
https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/79f074

Get amongst cricket and our developing club this season!

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As our new season fast approaches, we are stoked to have our sponsors back on board again. Sponsors are what keeps clubs like ours going and we are very grateful for their ongoing support.

Design and Build Homes - Get in touch for all your building needs
LifeDirect - Insurance, Mortgages & Insurance. Comprehensive help & advice.
Paul Butcher - Team Butcher, Harcourts - Buying or Selling? Call the team today for the best service and price around!
Mitre 10 New Zealand Wainuiomata - Get all your home improvement supplies from your local Mitre 10.
ARL Lawyers - Anything legal, these guys will set you right!
The Bottle-O Wainuiomata - Thirsty? Visit the friendly team at our Local for the best service to clinch that,

Registrations for Juniors are now OPEN! From ages 5 - 12, get them involved, we would love to have them part of our club.

Please follow the link below and we will be in touch closer to season start.

https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/79f074

Come and join us for our AGM. Anyone is welcome to come along and share any ideas you have for our family-friendly growing club.

Registrations are OPEN!

Come and join us this season. We're looking to build on a historic year from the club and want you to be part of it.

Click on the link below to register.

This is for Senior Men's competitions. Registrations for our Women and Juniors will also open soon.

https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/08e1a3

STOLEN 😢

Has anyone seen, took notice of anyone taking our mobile cricket net?!

It appears that somebody believes that they require more use than the cricket club for it. We do hope whoever has it, is getting in plenty of throwdowns for the upcoming season.

This net improved our summer trainings immensely, and is more value to us than to a scrap yard for $20…

Please, if you have it, just return it back bro…We understand times are tough right now but we would really like this back, in one piece or multiple….

😢

John Steven Foster ( “Potts” )

It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of John Foster, a much-loved and respected member of our club community.

Memorial Tribute 💚🖤 5014

01.01.1950 - 04.05.2026

John was one of the originals of the club, Senior Team Playing Number 40, and a true clubman in every sense.

He was part of the group who helped build the current club at Bryan Heath Park from scratch, spending countless hours volunteering his time. Roofing was apparently his thing, or so he told me.

John served the club for decades, including as Assistant Club Captain in 1981–82, Vice President across several seasons, President in 1992–93, and a committee member throughout the 80s and 90s.

On the field, John was a talented all-round cricketer. He captained the 2C team in the late 80s and early 90s, scored over 500 runs in the 1979–80 season, and made 106 in 4A grade in 1982–83. He won trophies for fielding, batting, highest score, outstanding performance, two-day all-rounder, and many team awards throughout his playing years.

He was also heavily involved with the junior section, mentoring a generation of young players who went on to play senior cricket both here and throughout the Hutt Valley.

John was reliable, positive, and always willing to step up whether that meant helping around the club, sharing ideas, or even jumping into the kitchen when volunteers were short. He never missed Old Timers’ Days or AGMs, and he remained one of the club’s important links to the original group of players who formed the club in the late 40s.

He loved a beer, loved watching his son play cricket at Bryan Heath Park, and was partial to a brandy and dry.

After knowing John for 50 years, I will miss his infectious energy. Bryan Heath Park will seem quieter now.

Rest in peace, Potts.
Alan Broadhurst
Chairman, Wainuiomata Cricket Club

A memorial service for John will be held at 2.00pm, Friday 15 May, at the Wainuiomata Rugby Club, 2 Moohan Street, Wainuiomata. The family have been overwhelmed by the love and support shown over recent days. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice or Wellington Free Ambulance would be greatly appreciated.

Craig Foster. Richard Foster. Chrissy Powell. 🙏🥰

All the best to our own Tom Apii Parima! Who has just arrived in Japan for the World Cup qualifiers 👊🏻

🇨🇰 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🇨🇰
Cook Islands Men’s International Squad – East Asia Pacific T20 World Cup Qualifiers

The moment is here.

We’re proud to announce the Cook Islands Men’s squad set to represent our nation at the upcoming East Asia Pacific T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Japan.

This group represents commitment, resilience, and the pride of the Cook Islands. After months of preparation, sacrifice, and hard work they’re ready to step onto the international stage.

Tour Details:
📍 Location: Japan
📅 Tournament Dates: May 2026
🏏 Format: T20 International Qualifiers

This isn’t just a tournament, it’s an opportunity to showcase who we are, how we play, and what we stand for.

To our players:
Wear the badge with pride. Play with freedom. Compete with heart.

To our supporters:
We feel you with us every step of the way. Your support means everything.

Let’s go 🇨🇰🔥

Best of luck to our very own Ryan Jackson, making his UK debut for Wadebridge Cricket Club on Sunday (Monday morning)

❤️🤍💚🖤

The 1st team kick off their season on Sunday when they travel to Exmouth in the National Cup, 40 overs a side game starting at 1pm.

There is a bus going up to one of Devon’s most picturesque grounds, if any supporters would like to join the players on a Sunday Funday then please get in touch.

Best of luck for the season team.

🦢🏏