Representative Cricket

Player Pathways

From club cricket to representative honours — strong links to senior and representative pathways for aspiring young cricketers.

The Journey

From Club to State

North Sydney District Junior Cricket Club has a proud history of developing players who go on to represent at higher levels. As the junior arm of the historic UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club, founded in 1858 and a founding member of Sydney Grade Cricket, our players have a direct pathway into one of Sydney's most prestigious senior clubs.

Professional coaches Simon Keen and Michelle Goszko provide weekly training to develop skills across all age groups.

Boys / Mixed Pathway

The Boys Journey

Cricket NSW / Metro Squads & NSW State Challenge

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North Sydney Juniors

Stage 3: U13–U17

Graded Teams & Turf Teams

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Stage 2: U12–U17

T20 format

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Stage 1: U9–U11

T20 modified

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Master Blaster: 5–7 yrs

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Cricket Blast: 5–7 yrs

North Sydney Seniors

Premier Cricket

5 men's grade teams — one of Sydney's strongest competitions

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AW Green Shield

U16 representative side

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Bears Academy

Development program for talented juniors

← Stage 2/3 players

Also: Shires Cricket

Competitive turf cricket — local clubs include Lane Cove, Lindfield, Roseville

NSJCA Representative

CNSW Youth Championships

U14/U15: 50-over format on turf

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CNSW Youth Championships

U12/U13: 40-over format on Sundays

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U11 Development Squad

First step into representative cricket

← Selected from club players across the North Shore

Girls Pathway

The Girls Journey

Cricket NSW / Metro Squads & NSW State Challenge

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North Sydney Juniors

Stage 3: U15+

T20 leather ball

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Stage 2: U13–U15

T20 leather ball

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Stage 1: U11–U13

Junior (aero ball) & Senior (leather ball)

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Master Blaster / Cricket Blast

5–7 yrs — first introduction to cricket

North Sydney Seniors

Women's Premier Cricket

2nd Grade (2024–25 Premiers!) & 3rd Grade

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Brewer Shield

U18 — the premier junior women's competition in NSW

← Stage 2/3 players

NSJCA Representative

U15 Margaret Peden Shield

Girls representative competition

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U13 Mollie Dive Shield

Girls representative competition

← Selected from club players across the North Shore

Beyond Cricket

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Junior cricketers aged 14+ can complete components of their Duke of Edinburgh Award requirements with the Bears, including physical recreation, voluntary service, and skills development.

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