WDJCC
Rules of Cricket and Game Day Support
Community Junior Cricket Council
The CJCC is the governing body for all community junior cricket in Metropolitan Perth and Peel. Providing cricket for all kids that focusses on fun, friendship and participation.
2024/25 Season Dates
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Round 1 to 9 - 12 October to 7 December
Mid season break
Round 10 to 13 - 1 February to 22 February
No games March long weekend
Round 14 - 8 March
Semi-finals and finals - 15 and 22 March
Junior Cricket Stages
STAGE 1
Year 4 and Year 5 Boys,
Year 4-5, Year 6-7 Girls
Participation focussed with strong emphasis on having fun with friends. Everyone bats and bowls.
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Games are 20 overs and run for ~2 hours. 7 players on the field, bowling rotates through all players and all players face equal number of balls when batting (regardless of dismissals). Shortened pitch and boundaries and modified rules to help develop skills.
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STAGE 2
Year 6 and Year 7 Boys,
Year 8-9 Girls
Mix of participation focussed matches and competitive matches. Main focus on having fun with friends, old and new!
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Games are 20 overs (for ~2.5 hours) or 30 overs (~3.5 hours). 9 players on the field, rotation of batting and fielding positions over the season.
Shortened pitch and boundaries to develop skills.
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STAGE 3
Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10-11 Boys,
Year 10-11-12 Girls
More competitive matches, but focus is still on having fun with friends. Take more wickets, make more runs!
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Games are 20, 30 or 40 overs. Boys competition has 11 players on the field, girls have 9 players. Rotation of batting and bowling positions through season.
Standard pitch length, modified boundary lengths.
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Player Transfer Permit Process Information
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Information for players wanting to move to WDJCC from another junior cricket club. ​
​If a player has already registered at another club, as part of registration to the Junior Community Cricket Competition they will complete a Player-Led Permit. Meaning, they will need to complete the club registration form, and when prompted, select Season Permit (example here).
For further information on Player-Led Permits, this PlayCricket Support article steps through the process.
And for any further assistance regarding online registration, PlayCricket Support now have an Online Registration Hub, where parents and participants can find assistance on how to register.