This years venue was back at the University of Canterbury at Haere-roa but in the the larger Ngaio Marsh theatre which Theresa Buller had booked and arranged. Doors opened at 6pm and the event was due to get underway at 6.30pm, however timing could not be better as we managed to watch the end of record breaking Whiteferns who chased down 346 to win the match in the last over by 2 wickets. Amelia Kerr scored a record 179*. (top marks for whoever got that working)
The theatre was almost at capacity and the MC role was shared this year with Theresa Buller taking us through the Junior Girls followed with a short break for food when Meg Moffat took over the microphone after supper break for the youth girls, seniors and club awards. (Thanks Meg!). Addi Stackhouse updated the slideshow presentation and with Theresa Buller after a few edits and we were underway. Thomas Bird took the photos
A big thank you to our partners and supporters New World Ilam, Cricket Express, Smart Sparks, Action Indoor Sports Hornby and Robbies Riccarton
Club Chair Peter Hay’s opening address covered how proud everyone a Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club was not only of the growth of North West Womens Cricket but also the spirit within the club and success of not only teams but individual players who were provided a pathway into representative cricket. The T20 final win under lights at Hagley Oval was clearly a highlight.
Kelly Hodder and Liv Paul, our mid week junior coaches, came up on stage to help with the presentation. Rebecca Williams who had managed and organised the side was unfortunately away with work leaving Sibi Walter to talk through the Div4 girls season and how they had all improved as players, had a lot of fun, enjoyed winning some matches, but also had a wonderful morning teas together which just got better every week. Sibi thanked all the parents for their support throughout the year.
Craig Harris was up next as coach of the Div 3 girls side who had been together for a few seasons with an number of players now playing in some Div 2 matches. Craig spoke about how proud he was of the development of the girls, their competitive nature and the team comradery and how they had developed and thanking Mark Pringle and Bruce Scott for having the girls attending Div 2 trainings. Craig was well supported by Saskia Watson and Mike Methven.
Helen Hodder had been given 5 playing shirts from Jess at NZC and we had entered all the players names in the attendance and drew them out on stage. Meg Moffat was thrilled when her named was pulled out as she had her eye on the Whiteferns vest.
Div 2 saw the coaching duo of Mark Pringle and Bruce Scott come to the stage to talk about the season, player development and improvements particularly with players who were now playing Division 1 cricket. The Pheobe D’Arcy-Slade memorial trophy was presented to Jessica Henley in an emotional presentation.
Garfield Charles joined Mark and Bruce for the Div1 awards which was selected from both teams with each side having a Players Player award, one of which went to Olivia Paul who also received the coaches award. Lee-Ann Martin was awarded the bowling award, Hayley Donaldson the batting award and Sophie Lambie received the other Player’s Player award.
The Social 8s side was up next and it was exciting to hear from Cat Quinn about new players and teams to the grade as well as how exciting it is to have this years over 35s provincial team play in Queenstown with Maria and Corrinne representing NW – Southern Districts. Corrine was named was MPV, Emma Buchanan batter of the year and most improved went to Suzy Moot.
Premier Women were up next and Darron Stackhouse came forward to talk through the most successful season to date for the club as well as individual player improvements. Eloise Borcoski took out the Premier Women’s MVP and Players Player Award with Abigail Hotton and Sammy Borcoski picking up the other two awards. The squad selected Garfield Charles to receive the appreciation award which was presented by Libby Stead.
The club awards were next, and our 2026 Cricket Express Scholarship winner was Lexie Boon on a terrific season and a reward for her hard work throughout the season. Thank to Cricket Express for continuing this award.
The McKerrow Cup for best performance by a newcomer to the club was awarded to Natalia Weerasinghe for her 4-9 from 5 overs.
Eloise Borcoski won the Gardiner Cup for fielding.
Mark Pringle was recognised for his service to North West Womens Cricket. The senior contribution award to Sibi Walter, youth contribution to Theresa Buller and junior to Saskia Watson. A full list of award winners are below
Please see link to all pics in google photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/BspMYjc9oSTUbGi7A
Revised 11 April with Lexie Boon, Maisie Diver and Paige Robertsons representative achievements.
North-West Women's Cricket 