Senior Cricket
For all senior cricket enquiries please contact us by email fernyfireballs@gmail.com
Below are answers to some common senior cricket enquiries we receive
About Ferny Districts Cricket Club
Ferny Districts Cricket Club field senior teams playing in the Winter and Summer Warehouse Cricket competitions. The teams are a mix of competitive and more social cricket. We have your cricketing needs covered. Our players come from a broad range of backgrounds and have a wide range of abilities but have a common goal of playing the sport they love in a welcoming and friendly environment.
We are always welcoming new players especially senior players who have cricketing experience and are looking to get back into cricket.
What is Warehouse Cricket?
Warehouse Cricket is a long running competition played by established clubs and single teams. Matches are played on a variety of fields across Brisbane with matches played on both synthetic and turf pitches. No matches are played in warehouses… There are a number of grades with the top grades a competitive standard and the lower grades far more social.
Information about Warehouse Cricket can be found on their website https://www.warehousecricket.org/
When does the season start?
Summer season – Registrations commence early August – Season commences mid-September.
Winter season – Registrations commence early March – Season commences mid-April
How much does it cost to play?
We have very competitive season membership fees and offer casual fees for players who have limited availability or just want to have a test run before committing to the full season. Fees will be confirmed to prospective players once the season registration period commences.
When is training and do I have to attend?
We train one night per week at the Tramway Street nets. Training is not compulsory but we strongly encourage players to be a part of the Club and enjoy working on their skills.
When and where are matches played?
Home matches are played at Tramway St Ferny Grove and away matches at Marchant Park (Chermside) or other clubs’ home grounds. Saturday matches are played every week and are a mix of one and two day matches. Sunday teams play one day matches fortnightly. We field both Saturday and Sunday teams.
Does the Club have social activities?
We are placing a strong focus on building the social nature of the club and offer senior members a great social environment in addition to an opportunity to play cricket. If you want to make some new friends as well as play some enjoyable cricket, you have found your new club.
Do I need cricket equipment?
Players require their own equipment and playing pants. Club training shirts (optional), playing shirts and hats are available for purchase during the registration process.
What is the Senior Players Code of Behaviour?
Ferny Districts Cricket Club endorses the Code of Behaviour guidelines set by Warehouse Cricket Association. Disciplinary action will be taken against players who fail to comply with the Code of Behaviour. Please refer to the competition handbooks when summer and winter competitions begin which can be found on the Warehouse cricket website. https://www.warehousecricket.org/summer-competition
How do I register?
Registrations are through PlayHQ. See link below.
You will have options to communicate to us your preferences of Saturday or Sunday cricket and competitive or social cricket when you register.
Wait no longer, contact us fernyfireballs@gmail.com to let us know you are interested.