Boys Cricket Festival – Term 4, 2025

A huge thank you to Coach Mr Hastilow for supporting in the lead up to this tournament and for taking the team on the day. We are very thankful for you providing your time to ensure this tournament is an opportunity that can be provided for our boys cricket players. Please read the following information carefully with your whānau, so you are up to speed with all relevant details. If for any reason you no longer wish to be involved or are unable to take part, please email Mr Hastilow (hastilowa@heaton.school.nz) and Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) ASAP so team adjustments can be made.

Tournament Date:

  • 24th and 25th of November 

Participation List (who is invited to take part): 

1. Lucas C 
2. Nate B
3. Freddy S
4. Moss H
5. Brody M-L
6. Tom O’N
7. Jesse H
8. Aidan L
9. Zeb P
10. Jed H
 
Coach: Mr Hastilow
Scorer: TBC

Venue:

South Hagley Polo grounds

Game Start Times:

  • This will be updated once the draw has been confirmed.

Finish Times:

It is expected that the days play will finish around 3:30pm. We encourage students to be collected by their parents/caregivers directly from the venue at this time. When you collect your son from the venue, please ensure you sign out with Mr Hastilow before leaving.

If you have made plans for your daughter to be collected by another adult or you are having trouble arranging collection, please communicate this with Mr Hastilow via email before the event. 

Meeting Times / Locations:

Students are required to meet at the Heaton flagpole at 8:00 a.m. Students should arrive at school in their PE uniform top and cricket whites as trousers. Please aim to borrow these from a friend or make contact with Mr Hastilow if you are having issues. All students must have a Heaton hat. 

Transportation to Hagley Park:

Students will be transported to the venue (Hagley) in our Heaton van, but if you would prefer for your child to be dropped straight to the venue, that 

Tournament Resources:

Injuries / Availability: 

If you have any injury concerns or sickness, or you cannot participate on Monday and Tuesday, please let Mr Hastilow know ASAP. 

Equipment Requirements:

  • All personal cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves (if you have these). Additional equipment will be provided for those students who do not have any.
  • PE uniform 
  • White cricket trousers – please try to borrow these if you do not have your own.
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Heaton Hat
  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.

Weather:

Any cancellations due to weather will be communicated by 7:45am (at the latest) and will be sent out via Hero. The information will also be posted in the student daily notices.

Girls’ Cricket Festival – Term 4, 2025

The location and timings have now been finalised for the Term 4 Girls’ Cricket Festival. A huge thank you to Coach Mrs Edge for supporting in the lead up to this tournament and to Mr Hastilow for taking the team on the day. We are very thankful for them providing their time to ensure this tournament is an opportunity that can be provided for our girl’s cricket players. Please read the following information carefully with your whānau, so you are up to speed with all relevant details. If for any reason you no longer wish to be involved or are unable to take part, please email Mrs Edge (edgew@heaton.school.nz) and Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) ASAP so team adjustments can be made.

Tournament Date:

  • 6th and 7th of November 

Participation List (who is invited to take part): 

1. Lucy H
2. Kate H
3. Ella D
4. Emily D
5. Tessa B
6. Minahil R
7. Maisie E
8. Sydney E
9. Beatrice P
10. Rea W
Coach: Mr Hastilow
Scorer: TBC

Venue:

South Hagley Polo grounds

Game Start Times:

  • This will be updated once the draw has been confirmed.

Finish Times:

It is expected that the days play will finish around 3:30pm. We encourage students to be collected by their parents/caregivers directly from the venue at this time. When you collect your daughter from the venue, please ensure you sign out with Mr Hastilow before leaving.

If you have made plans for your daughter to be collected by another adult or you are having trouble arranging collection, please communicate this with Kate Henderson via email before the event. 

Meeting Times / Locations:

Students are required to meet at the Heaton flagpole at 8:00 a.m. Students should arrive at school in their PE uniform top and cricket whites as trousers. Please aim to borrow these from a friend or make contact with Wendy Edge or Kate Henderson if you are having issues. All students must have a Heaton hat. 

Transportation to Hagley Park:

Students will be transported to the venue (Hagley) in our Heaton van.

Tournament Resources:

Injuries / Availability: 

If you have any injury concerns or sickness, or you cannot participate on Friday, please make contact with both Mrs Henderson and Mrs Edge.

Equipment Requirements:

  • All personal cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves (if you have these). Additional equipment will be provided for those student who does not have any.
  • PE uniform 
  • White cricket trousers – please try to borrow these if you do not have your own.
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Heaton Hat
  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.

Weather:

Any cancellations due to weather will be communicated by 7:45am (at the latest) and will be sent out via Hero. The information will also be posted in the student daily notices.

Girls’ Cricket Festival – Term 1, 2025

We are excited to provide our girls cricket team with a tournament opportunity for term 1! A huge thank you to Mrs Edge for providing her time to ensure this tournament is an opportunity that can be provided for our girl’s cricket players. Please read the following information carefully with your whānau, so you are up to speed with all relevant details. If for any reason you no longer wish to be involved or are unable to take part, please email Mrs Edge (edgew@heaton.school.nz) and Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) before 9am on Tuesday so team adjustments can be made.

Tournament Date:

  • Friday 28th March 

Participation List (who is invited to take part): 

  • Ella D – Room 14
  • Maisie E – Room 8
  • Sydney E – Room 2 
  • Olivia S – Room 5
  • Zara B – Room 7
  • Tessa B – Room 13
  • Rea W – Room 14
  • Emily D – Room 2
  • Lucy H – Room 5
  • Kate H – Room 4
  • Sophia S- Room 6
Coach: Wendy Edge
Manager: Samantha Key 
 

Venue:

St Albans Park 

Draw: 

  • The draw and tournament information can be viewed HERE

Finish Times:

It is expected that the days play will finish around 3pm and students return to school shortly after. If you are able to collect your from St Albans Park, that would be appreciated – please ensure you sign out with Mrs Edge before leaving.

If you have made plans for your daughter to be collected by another adult or you are having trouble arranging collection, please communicate this with Kate Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) or Wendy Edge (edgew@heaton.school.nz) via email before 9 a.m. on Wednesday.

Meeting Times / Locations:

Students are required to meet at the Heaton flagpole at 8:15 a.m. We will be departing promptly at 8:30am. Students should arrive at school in their Heaton Cricket top (provided) and cricket whites as trousers. Please aim to borrow these from a friend or make contact with Wendy Edge or Kate Henderson if you are having issues. All students must have a Heaton hat. 

Transportation to St Albans Park

Students will be transported to the venue in our two Heaton vans, driven by Mrs. Edge and Mr. Terris.

  • At the conclusion of the tournament, we kindly ask that you collect your daughter from St Albans Park at 3 p.m. If this is not possible, please contact Mrs. Edge to arrange transportation back to school.

Tournament Resources:

Injuries / Availability: 

If you have any injury concerns or sickness, or you cannot participate on Friday, please make contact with both Mrs Henderson and Mrs Edge.

Equipment Requirements:

  • All personal cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves (if you have these). Additional equipment will be provided for those student who does not have any.
  • PE uniform 
  • White cricket trousers – please try to borrow these if you do not have your own.
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Heaton Hat
  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.

Weather:

Any cancellations due to weather will be communicated by 7:45am (at the latest) and will be sent out via Hero. The information will also be posted in the student daily notices.

CJCA Boys’ School Cricket Festival 2023

TOURNAMENT DATES: Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th November 2022 (week 8)

LOCATION: Hagley Park (Polo Grounds)

PARTICIPANTS (Who is taking part?)

Heaton Teams

DRAWS, MAPS & RESOURCES:

Draw and Final Information 
CJCA Cricket Festival Information

FESTIVAL INFORMATION: 

  • Schools supply their own scorers and match balls.
  • CJCA will set up grounds and aims to supply umpires for all games.
  • Games will start at 9.15am each day with afternoon games scheduled for a 12:45 pm start but this can be brought forward if both teams are ready. If games run their course we hope to finish no later than 4pm each day.
  • Bowlers are limited to 3 overs per bowler up to 9 bowlers may be used.  Should a game be reduced to less than 15 overs bowlers will be limited to 2 overs.
  • Over Length: 6 balls except the last over overs can be a maximum of 8 balls
  • To avoid confusion batting retirements have been reduced to 25 balls per batter in line with CJCA Saturday Intermediate rules – batters may bat the over out after receiving 25 balls INCLUDING WIDES OR NO BALLS.
  • A Grace Period (6 balls) will exist with players who go onto retire after being dismissed in their Grace Period not being able to return.
  • Retired batters (who are not dismissed in their Grace Period) may return in order in which they retired should the rest of the batters be dismissed – Last Boys Standing exists in this Festival.

MEETING TIMES & LOCATIONS:

Students are required to meet Mrs Henderson at the flag pole promptly at 7:45am and should arrive at school wearing their cricket whites, Heaton PE top and Heaton cap. 

GAME TIMES AND STUDENT COLLECTION:

It is expected that students will be finished for the day at approx 3:45pm. Students will need to be collected directly from Hagley Park, and they must check in with Mr Brown or Mrs Henderson before departure so we know that you are leaving with a trusted adult.

If your son is unable to be collected from Hagley Park on either or both competition days, please communicate this with Mrs Henderson via email so alternate arrangements can be made. Alternatively, if your son will be carpooling with another family, please make contact so a record can be kept to manage student collection.

PARENT HELP: If your parents plan on attending the competition to watch you compete, and they would be willing to help throughout the day e.g. scoring duties, please ask them to contact Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz)

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (What you need to bring):

  • All relevant cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves
  • Cricket Kit (whites, Heaton PE Top and Heaton Hat)
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.
  • Sunscreen

INJURIES & AVAILABILITY: If you have any injury concerns, sickness or you cannot participate on either day, please communicate this to Mrs Henderson ASAP.

Girls’ Cricket Festival – Term 4, 2023

The location and timings have now been finalised for the Term 4 Girls’ Cricket Festival. A huge thank you to Coach Georgia and Mrs Edge for providing their time to ensure this tournament is an opportunity that can be provided for our girl’s cricket players. Please read the following information carefully with your whānau, so you are up to speed with all relevant details. If for any reason you no longer wish to be involved or are unable to take part, please email Mrs Edge (edgew@heaton.school.nz) and Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz) before 9am on Tuesday so team adjustments can be made.

Tournament Date:

  • Friday 3rd November

Participation List (who is invited to take part): 

1. Stella C (captain) (11)
2. Louisa H (9)
3. Matlida B (1)
4. Violet C (11)
5. Katherine L (8)
6. Lucy W (19)
7. Amelia B (11)
8. Navia MC (20)
9. Sharnara B (15)
10. Lexi F (16)
Coach: Georgia Edge
Manager: Wendy Edge
Scorer: Kate D (11)

Venue:

South Hagley Polo grounds

Game Start Times:

  • Games will commence at 9.15am and afternoon games at 12:45pm 

Finish Times:

It is expected that the days play will finish around 3:30pm. We encourage students to be collected by their parents/caregivers directly from the venue at this time. When you collect your daughter from the venue, please ensure you sign out with Mrs Edge before leaving.

If you have made plans for your daughter to be collected by another adult or you are having trouble arranging collection, please communicate this with Kate Henderson or Wendy Edge via email before 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

Meeting Times / Locations:

Students are required to meet at the Heaton flagpole at 8:00 a.m. Students should arrive at school in their PE uniform top and cricket whites as trousers. Please aim to borrow these from a friend or make contact with Wendy Edge or Kate Henderson if you are having issues. All students must have a Heaton hat. 

Transportation to Hagley Park:

Students will be transported to the venue (Hagley) in our two Heaton vans.

Tournament Resources:

Injuries / Availability: 

If you have any injury concerns or sickness, or you cannot participate on Friday, please make contact with both Mrs Henderson and Mrs Edge.

Equipment Requirements:

  • All personal cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves (if you have these). Additional equipment will be provided for those student who does not have any.
  • PE uniform 
  • White cricket trousers – please try to borrow these if you do not have your own.
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Heaton Hat
  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.

Cost:

As an opt-in sporting opportunity, participation in this cricket festival may incur a cost that contributes to the use of the school van. If you have any questions, please contact our Heaton Executive Officer.

Weather:

Any cancellations due to weather will be communicated by 7:45am (at the latest) and will be sent out via Hero. The information will also be posted in the student daily notices.

Term 1 Girls’ Cricket Sessions

Please access the link below and read the document carefully so you are aware of the organisation for our Heaton term one cricket training sessions. Training sessions take place during school sport time on a Tuesday afternoon, and begin in week 5 (Tuesday 1st March).

Term 1 Girls’ Cricket Sessions 2022 – Tuesday afternoons

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Evers via email or pop in to see him in the PE office for a chat.

Girls’ cricket game v. Craighead

Date: 

Wednesday 24th November 2021

Venue:

Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln

Game start and finish time:

The match will be starting at approx. 10:30am (depending on the arrival time of Craighead from Timaru), and your daughter will be finished no later than 3:00pm. Your daughter can be collected directly from the venue (Lincoln) by a parent/caregiver, or Mr Evers can bring them back to Heaton at the conclusion of the day in the Heaton van. If you have made plans for your daughter to be collected by another adult please communicate this with Tim Evers via email.

Shared pizza lunch:

A $10.00 charge will be added to your school account as we will be hosting a shared pizza lunch for the Heaton and Craighead team. If you have any dietary requirements/considerations please email Mr Evers asap.

Meeting Time/Location:

Students are required to meet at the Heaton flagpole at 8:30am. Students should arrive at school in their full cricket uniform (Heaton playing top, white trousers and Heaton cap), and will be transported to and from the venue in the Heaton van.

Injuries / Availability: 

If you have any injury concerns, sickness or you cannot participate on Wednesday, please make contact with Mr Evers via email.

Equipment Requirements:

  • All personal cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves
  • Full cricket uniform (please wear this to school so you are ready for the game)
  • A spare top to wear after the game (as Mr Evers will be collecting the Heaton playing tops)
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.
  • Sunscreen

Questions:

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr Evers via email (everst@heaton.school.nz).

Heaton Girls’ 1st XI Cricket 2021

The 2021 season has come to an end for our Heaton Girls’ 1st XI cricket team.

After a wonderful two days of cricket in the Canterbury Championships, our girls have finished their season with great memories, strong friendships, brilliant performances and having learned lots along the way.

The team’s hard work and dedication under the guidance of coach Barry have been brilliant all year. Our school has been very lucky to have Barry’s continued support and we would like to recognise and thank him for all of his continued hard work.

Boys Cricket Match v. Clearview

Date:

Wednesday 31st March

Participants (who is taking part?):
Venue / Game Times:

Weedons Cricket Club – Weedons Domain 685 Maddisons Road (Match begins at 10:00 am)

Game Structure:

The winner of this match will qualify for the next stage of the competition (Canterbury Finals on 20th & 21st October.

Meeting Times and Return Times:
  • Please meet at the Heaton flagpole at 8:30 am. It is expected that the boys’ match will conclude at 12:45pm. Students will be transported to/from the venue in the Heaton van.
Equipment Requirements:
  • All relevant cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves
  • Cricket Kit (whites, Heaton PE Top)
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.
  • Sunscreen
  • School uniform to change back into when you return to school
Injuries & Availability:

If you have any injury concerns, sickness or you cannot participate on Monday, please communicate this to Mr Evers via email as soon as you can.

ChCh Cricket Finals – Boys’ & Girls’ Teams

Date:

Monday 22nd March

Participants (who is taking part?):
Venue / Game Times:

St Albans Park (Girls’ match begins at 10:00am / Boys’ match begins at 1:00pm)

Game Structure:

The winner of these 20/20 matches will qualify directly for the next stage of the competition (Canterbury Finals on 20th & 21st October – Term 4). The runners up will play a repechage match on the 1st April to see if they can gain qualification.

Meeting Times and Return Times:
  • Girls’ 1st XI (Barry) – Please meet at the Heaton flagpole after you have been registered by your class teacher (8:45am). At the conclusion of your game, the Heaton girls’ team are required to return to school for the afternoon.
  • Boys’ 1st XI (Mr Evers) – Please meet at the Heaton flagpole at 11:55am. It is expected that the boys’ match will conclude at 3:45pm, and students are to be collected directly from the venue by their parents/caregivers. If you are unable to arrange collection, please email Tim Evers (everst@heaton.school.nz) prior to Saturday 20th March so alternate arrangements can be made.
Equipment Requirements:
  • All relevant cricket equipment e.g. pads, bat, gloves
  • Cricket Kit (whites, Heaton PE Top – boys, Heaton cricket shirt – girls)
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Packed lunch with plenty of healthy snacks (no chewing gum, fizzy drinks etc.)
  • All relevant personal medication e.g. EpiPen, Ventolin etc.
  • Sunscreen
Injuries & Availability:

If you have any injury concerns, sickness or you cannot participate on Monday, please communicate this to Mr Evers via email as soon as you can.