Sunset Smash | Ellerslie’s new and improved version of Twilight Cricket
We are incredibly excited to now offer a Youth Competition aimed at high school kids that will run before our Senior evening cricket.
Senior Sunset Smash
Love cricket but can’t sacrifice a whole Saturday to play the beautiful game? Then Sunset Smash is perfect for you! This short 8-a-side format is the perfect opportunity to get the old willow out and smash a few over the boundary.
Running on Monday evenings at Michaels Ave either side of Christmas, it’s a great choice for those wanting to enjoy cricket without having to block out a whole day. Teams will play one game a week starting at 6:15pm that will last approximately an hour. So enter a business team or grab a bunch of your mates and join now!
When
TBC
Each game will last approximately an hour and the Clubroom will be open afterwards.
Where
Michaels Ave Reserve, Ellerslie
Cost
To be confirmed.
To Enter
First contact our Club Manager. Email: manager@ellersliecricket.co.nz
Email a list of all squad members to our Club Manager. Include the following information for each squad member;
- Name – first and last
- Email address – our primary form of contact
- Phone number – mobile preferred
On the team list, please indicate the primary and secondary contacts.
Cancellations
Decisions on cancellations for bad weather will be made prior to 5 o’clock on a Monday and captains will be texted and e-mailed. Cancelled games will be postponed to the end of the tournament, if possible.
Gear
All games are played on Astroturf. No Spikes are allowed.
All gear will be provided by Ellerslie CC.
Rules & Team Points
Twilight 8-a-side rules download
- 2 points for a win
- 1 point for a tie
- 0.5 bonus point, if a team wins by more than half the required runs or 3 wickets (retirements count as wickets)
- Should a team be forced to concede one week they will be deducted a point and their opposition will receive the full 2.5 points.
Covid-19 and Vaccination Policy
Sunset Smash is able to run under all levels of the Covid-19 Protection Framework. Vaccinations are encouraged but not required. We ask that teams follow all Covid-19 guidelines, which can be found on our Covid-19 tab here.
Youth Sunset Smash
This new competition we are offering is perfect for high school kids wanting to get more time on the field and at the crease. Aimed at creating a fun environment where they can play with their mates, this is also a great opportunity to keep youth kids engaged with the Club and a chance to connect with our Senior member whose competition will follow theirs.
When
TBC
Each game will last approximately an hour starting at 5pm.
Where
Michaels Ave Reserve, Ellerslie
Cost
To be confirmed.
To Enter
First contact our Club Manager. Email: manager@ellersliecricket.co.nz
Email a list of all squad members to our Club Manager. Include the following information for each squad member;
- Name – first and last
- Email address – our primary form of contact
- Phone number – mobile preferred
On the team list, please indicate the primary and secondary contacts.
Cancellations
Decisions on cancellations for bad weather will be made prior to 3:30pm on a Monday and captains/coaches will be texted and e-mailed. Cancelled games will be postponed to the end of the tournament, if possible.
Gear
All games are played on Astroturf. No Spikes are allowed.
All gear will be provided by Ellerslie CC.
Rules & Team Points
Twilight 8-a-side rules download
- 2 points for a win
- 1 point for a tie
- 0.5 bonus point, if a team wins by more than half the required runs or 3 wickets (retirements count as wickets)
- Should a team be forced to concede one week they will be deducted a point and their opposition will receive the full 2.5 points.
Covid-19 and Vaccination Policy
Sunset Smash is able to run under all levels of the Covid-19 Protection Framework. Vaccinations are encouraged but not required. We ask that teams follow all Covid-19 guidelines, which can be found on our Covid-19 tab here.