Nelson College Cricket

SRI LANKA CRICKET TOUR 2027

Calling all Nelson cricketers aged 15–17!

Join us for an unforgettable Cricket and cultural tour of Sri Lanka in 2027, in collaboration Brad Norris (Nelson College), Ramesh Lakmal (Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club) and Ceylon Panacea Ventures.

- 5 cricket matches
- 10+ incredible cultural experiences
- 3–5 star accommodation
- A true trip of a lifetime!

Hosted through Ceylon Panacea Ventures Ltd, a company with a proven record of successfully delivering tours for U19s, U16s, and Over-40s teams from Auckland.

Only 24 player spaces are available. Parents are also welcome to join the tour.

Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your cricket, experience a new culture, and make memories that will last forever.

To express your interest or request an information pack, email [email protected].

Nb: This is not associated with Nelson College, we are sharing on behalf of Ceylon Panacea Ventures.

Registrations are open for the 2026/27 Cricket season!

Play Cricket for Nelson College this season and build great friendships, challenge yourself and have a whole lot of fun in the process.

Links below! Year 9 = Youth, Year 10 and 11 = Please register twice for both grades, Year 12 and 13 = Senior.

Senior:

https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/27e8d9

Youth:

https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/register/ce3eaf

Nb: No payment is required at this point. Any questions please email [email protected]

Better Starts Now.

Well done to the 34 selected players who will begin winter training next week in preparation for the upcoming 2026/27 Cricket season.

The group represents progress and depth within our program - with effort and performance rewarded from the 2025/26 season.

Nathan Gestro will coach the 2nd XI for his 2nd season in charge, whilst Brad Norris will coach the 1st XI, now in his 3rd season with the team.

The latest Kookaburra range is out!

Nelson College is proud to have a great relationship with Kookaburra, and all our Cricketers like last season, will have a direct discount opportunity through Kilbernie Sports.

Season 26/27 is around the corner! 🔥

📣 CALLING ALL COACHES!
Expressions of interest are now open for representative coaches for the 2026/27 season. If you consider yourself a cricket coach and would like to be involved with any of our flagship or age group rep teams, we want to hear from you!

It's an extremely rewarding opportunity to be part of helping Nelson excel on the regional cricket level, and we rely on keen coaches like you to help make it happen!

➡ Please fill out the form with your details - it's only a few questions. Submissions close 5pm June 30th. https://shorturl.at/sXix4

2025/26 season Cricket break up.

Well done on a great season for Nelson College Cricket and all those that took part.

Looking forward to seeing you all again in 2026/27! 🏆

Award winners with statistics in the comments.

Let’s go Junior Blue!

It’s just our Junior Blue side in the youth 4th grade final this weekend as we close off the 2025/6 season!

The boys have had a wonderful season, coached by Simon Mardon. The team have played 12 games this season, winning 10 of them and place 1st= on the table with the Atoms who also finished on 40 points.

Get on down to Ben Cooper Park and support our boys in the final!

Unfortunately the 1st XI went down today to PNBHS. The game had plenty of ups and downs and was ours for the taking at times. Tomorrow the boys play Lindisfarne for 3rd.

𝐂𝐃 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐗𝐈 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐒 🏏🏆 After two hotly contested Semi-Finals today, it's a Whanganui Collegiate School v Palmerston North Boys' High School Final tomorrow - playing for a trip to represent CD at Nationals. Commiserations to Lindisfarne College & Nelson College who will play off for🥉

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It’s semi-finals time as our 2nd XI take on WTTU Bengals at Jubilee Park in the men’s 2nd grade T20 competition!

With an unchanged line up from last weekend, the boys will be looking to get the WTTU voodoo of their back and get the job done this weekend.

Last year our 2nd XI were beaten finalists in the same T20 competition. Will our boys go all the way in 2026!? Go well gents, head to Jubilee Park from 2.30pm to support them.

In our youth scene we have both sides playing in the final round of the 4th/5th grade competition. Blue are currently in 1st equal and are looking to take 1 of the spots in the straight final next weekend. Good luck to both Blue and Sky - Finish strong!

Get on down and support our 3 remaining teams playing Saturday Cricket folks!

And good luck to our 2 sides taking on Waimea College tomorrow (Friday) at Green Meadows.