Juniors

Junior cricket at TNCC

A guide for parents. No cricket experience needed.

Start here How registration works Register Training Match days Costs What to bring Parent helpers Contacts Communication FAQ

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TNCC juniors is cricket for children, run by volunteers. No experience needed.

Tarneit North Cricket Club (TNCC) is a community club in Tarneit, Melbourne. Gopi Kakivai is our President and Head Coach.

Ages
5-8, 8-13, 15+
Train
Tue 6pm (Juniors)
Games Wed, Fri
5:15 pm (report 5:00)
Where
Club nets, 55 Polly Parade, Tarneit, VIC 3029

Cricket BlastAges 5-8Wednesdays 6pm to 7pm
WRJCA JuniorsAges 8-13Train Tuesdays from 6pm
SeniorsAges 15+Saturday and Sunday

Which program is my child in?

Enter your child's date of birth. It is only used here to find the age group and is never saved.

Your answer will show here.

Words you will see

PlayHQ: The app and website used to register and to see fixtures, results and ladders.
WRJCA: Western Region Junior Cricket Association. The junior competition our teams play in.
Cricket Blast: Our fun first introduction to cricket for ages 5 to 8.
U10, U11, U13: Age groups. U10 means under 10 years old, and so on.
Fixtures: The list of games, with times and venues.
Ladder: The table showing how each team is going.
Team manager: A parent who runs the team day to day, such as game day details and who is available.

How registration works

Six steps from picking a program to your first training.

Step 3 is for Juniors (ages 8-13) only. Cricket Blast and Seniors have one registration.

Register

One section per program, youngest first. Each shows who it is for, the cost and the link.

Cricket Blast, ages 5-8

Who:: Ages 5 to 8, mixed. Register a player or coordinator.
Cost:: $109. Includes a Cricket Blast pack and more. See Costs. Open until 31 Dec 2026.

No uniform is needed from the club for Cricket Blast. Once you are registered, families are added to the Cricket Blast WhatsApp group and the common Juniors Parents group. More details are shared in the group closer to the start date, Wednesday 28 Oct 2026, 6 to 7pm. There are 8 sessions, to 16 Dec 2026.

Cricket Blast, ages 5-8 Call Pradeep, Blast Coordinator

WRJCA Juniors, ages 8-13

Who:: Ages 8 to 13. Register a player, coach or team manager.
Cost:: $175 membership plus $10 per game. The uniform is extra (see Costs and What to bring). Open until 31 Mar 2027.

You need both registrations:

1. Register with the club on PlayHQ
Juniors Club Registration, ages 8-13
2. Register for the WRJCA competition
A separate registration. The club registration does not cover it.
WRJCA competition registration

Then the club approves your registration and places your child in a team. A player must be registered for the competition before they can play in a game.

Seniors, ages 15+

Who:: Ages 15 and over. Register a player, coach or team manager. The season starts 3 Oct 2026.
Cost:: Synthetic $315, or $230 if you own the uniform. Turf $475. See Costs. Open until 31 Mar 2027.

TNCC 1 and 2 play on turf. TNCC 3 and 4 play on synthetic in the Western Suburbs Churches competition. Turf fixtures are expected to be released this week. Check back soon or contact the club.

Seniors Club Registration, ages 15+

Training

All junior training is at the club nets, Polly Parade Reserve, 55 Polly Parade, Tarneit, VIC 3029.

Where: Club nets, Polly Parade Reserve, 55 Polly Parade, Tarneit, VIC 3029

All junior training, Cricket Blast and Juniors, is here.

Open map

Program	When	Where
Cricket Blast, ages 5-8	Wednesdays 6pm to 7pm. 8 sessions, 28 Oct to 16 Dec 2026.	Club nets, 55 Polly Parade, Tarneit, VIC 3029
Juniors, ages 8-13	Tuesdays from 6pm.	Club nets, 55 Polly Parade, Tarneit, VIC 3029

Match days

Games start 5:15 pm. Report by 5:00 pm. Under 10s and Under 11s play Fridays. Under 13s play Wednesdays.

Team	Game day and start	Report by	Grade	First game
U10 Cubs Mixed	Fridays 5:15 pm	5:00 pm	U10 FRI MIXED CUBS STH/WEST GOLD	23 October 2026
U11 Mixed	Fridays 5:15 pm	5:00 pm	U11 Fri Mixed B West Gold	16 October 2026
U13 Mixed	Wednesdays 5:15 pm	5:00 pm	U13 Wed Mixed B	Started 7 October 2026

What to expect on game day

Report by 5:00 pm so your child is ready for the 5:15 pm start.
Wear the club uniform.
Bring a water bottle.
Bring a hat and sunscreen.
Parents help as needed. See Parent helpers.

Game times, venues, results and ladders

Venues for each game are on PlayHQ. Times can change, so check PlayHQ for the start time of each game.

Fixtures and Ladders

Follow the club in the PlayCricket app

Step 1: Download the PlayCricket app
Cricket Australia's official app.
Step 2: Find the club
Search Tarneit North Cricket Club, then pick the competition and season (Western Region Junior Cricket Competition Summer 2026/27) and the team.
Step 3: Log in
Under Account, log in with your PlayHQ email (lowercase) and password. It is the same login you used to register.
Step 4: Follow it
Tap the star on the club or team page. Your fixtures then appear on your schedule.

Ladders
Scorecards
Live scores

Download on the App Store

On Android? Search PlayCricket in Google Play.

Costs

One table per program. For Juniors and Seniors, PlayHQ and association fees are not included.

Cricket Blast, ages 5-8

The $109 fee includes	Woolworths Cricket Blast Pack 26/27, sticker wickets, drink bottle, plastic bat
Memberships included	Melbourne Stars Blast Pass and Melbourne Derby Blast Pass, each with a family and friends pass
Fee	$109

WRJCA Juniors, ages 8-13

Membership	$175
Uniform (shirt, trouser, cap or hat)	Extra. Order on the Juniors Uniform Orders sheet. The set price is confirmed by the club. A warm jacket is optional at $35.
Match fee	$10 per game
Not included	PlayHQ fees and association fees

Seniors, ages 15+: synthetic

Membership	$175
Video live streaming	$55
Uniform for new players	$85
Total	$315. Or $230 if you already own the uniform.
Match fee	$15 per game
Not included	PlayHQ fees and association fees

Seniors, ages 15+: turf

One day (Saturday or Sunday)	$475
Both days	$475 plus $455. The Sunday fee is collected separately.
Not included	PlayHQ fees and association fees

Spots are limited in Saturday afternoon competitions, and very limited in Saturday afternoon turf. Players may be placed on Saturday or Sunday, synthetic or turf, based on suitability and ground availability.

Get Active Victoria kids voucher

Get Active Kids and Get Active Sport vouchers and reimbursements are available for eligible families and activities. Please check eligibility on the official site. If you have a voucher, tell the club. We will help you use it.

Get Active Victoria vouchers

What to bring and wear

Four things for every session and game.

Club cap
Part of the club uniform.
Club shirt
A full set is a shirt, trouser and cap or hat. A warm jacket is optional.
Drink bottle
Filled with water.
Sports shoes
Comfortable and closed in.
Hat and sunscreen
For sunny days at the ground.

Order the junior uniform

Fill in your child's row on the Juniors Uniform Orders sheet using the dropdowns. A full set is a shirt, trouser and cap or hat. A warm jacket is optional at $35. The price of the full set is confirmed by the club. Pay to Tarneit North CC with your child's name as the reference (the payment details are on the sheet), unless you already paid with your PlayHQ registration. If your child is in two teams, fill in ONE row only.

Open the uniform order sheet

Questions about the uniform? Contact the uniforms person in Contacts.

Parent helpers and team managers

We are a volunteer club. Parents help out now and then.

Help out
Parents must help occasionally on training and match days. This is mandatory.
Team manager
A parent who runs the team day to day. If you become a suitable team manager for your child's team, the $175 club registration fee is refunded.
Interested?
Interested in being a team manager? Contact the Juniors Coordinator.

Contacts

Tap a number to call. Please use these for club questions only.

Team managers run the team day to day, such as game day logistics and tracking availability.

Role	Name	Phone
General enquiries (Juniors Coordinator)	Srikanth Reddy Dendi	0430 408 093
Cricket Blast Coordinator	Pradeep Karinja	0426 100 981
Team manager, U10	Rama Goteti	0459 754 371
Team manager, U11	To be confirmed	To be confirmed
Team manager, U13	Deepak Kulkarni	0404 073 222
Uniforms	Santosh Kumar Dommety	0492 265 502
Head Coach and President	Gopi Kakivai	0430 667 896
Club Coach	Srikanth Reddy Dendi	0430 408 093
Club Coach	Raj Keshireddy	0452 560 132

You can also use the Contact page.

How we communicate

WhatsApp for team news. PlayHQ for fixtures and results.

After you register, you are added to the "Juniors Parents - Summer 26/27" WhatsApp group and to a group for your child's age group. Cricket Blast families join the Blast WhatsApp group and the common Juniors Parents group, and more details are shared there closer to the start date.
Team managers post availability requests and game day details in those groups. Please reply so the manager knows who can play.
Follow fixtures and results in the PlayHQ app. Search for Tarneit North Cricket Club and pick your child's team.

FAQ

Quick answers to common questions.

What if my child has never played?

That is fine. No experience is needed. Cricket Blast (ages 5-8) is made for first-timers, and our coaches help everyone learn.

What age group is my child in?

Cricket Blast is ages 5-8, Juniors is ages 8-13 and Seniors is ages 15+. Junior teams are set by date of birth: U8 1 Sep 2018 to 31 Aug 2020; U10 1 Sep 2016 to 31 Dec 2019; U11 1 Sep 2015 to 31 Aug 2018; U13 1 Sep 2013 to 31 Aug 2016. The club places your child in the right group. Contact the Juniors Coordinator, 0430 408 093 if you want to ask.

When does it start?

Cricket Blast starts 28 Oct 2026. U13 games started 7 Oct 2026. U10 Cubs games start 23 Oct 2026 and U11 games start 16 Oct 2026. Seniors start 3 Oct 2026. Juniors train on Tuesdays from 6pm.

Where is training?

At the club nets, Polly Parade Reserve, 55 Polly Parade, Tarneit, VIC 3029. This is for Cricket Blast (Wednesdays), Juniors (Tuesdays) and Seniors (Thursdays). There is a map link in the Training section.

Who do I contact about Cricket Blast?

Pradeep Karinja is the Cricket Blast Coordinator. Call 0426 100 981.

How do I order a junior uniform?

Does my child need a uniform for Cricket Blast?

Can I get a refund?

We know plans can change. To keep the club running and fair for every family, registration fees are non refundable. If something comes up, please get in touch with us and we will do our best to help. A parent who becomes a suitable team manager also gets the $175 club fee refunded.

Do I need both registrations for Juniors?

Yes. Register with the club on PlayHQ, then register for the WRJCA competition. The club registration does not cover the competition.

Can I use a Get Active Victoria voucher?

Vouchers may be available for eligible families, so please check eligibility on the official Get Active Victoria site. Applications close at 10am on 22 October 2026. If you have a voucher, tell the club and we will help you use it.