The Aspiring Female Umpire Development Programme commenced during the 2021-22 season and provides development opportunities to female umpires and bridges the gap between community cricket appointments and domestic cricket appointments.

Congratulations to the following umpires who were selected for the 2023-24 Aspiring Female Umpire Development Programme!

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St Matthew’s Collegiate making moves in cricket

Thursday 30 November 2023, 09:00 am

Despite being relative newcomers to the cricketing arena, St Matthew’s Collegiate School in Masterton have witnessed a positive surge in their cricketing prowess over the past 6+ years.

‘Top of the South’ Tournament bridges gap for female cricketers

Wednesday 29 November 2023, 02:30 pm

The ‘Top of the South (Te tau ihu) Cricket Tournament’ arrived in Nelson this November, seeing five Twenty20 matches played between U18 female teams over three days – all on grass wickets.

Collaboration allows Young Leader programmes to thrive

Wednesday 11 October 2023, 06:00 pm

Collaboration between associations and inspiration from young leaders has allowed ‘Young Leader Programmes’ to thrive in Wellington, Canterbury & Otago