Western Australian Schools are the main focus area of the WACA Community Cricket Officers (CCO’s) in their effort in achieving their goal of increasing participation in junior cricket in WA. As a result we offer a range of services to schools free of charge.

School Cricket Clinics

• The cricket clinics are run in the schools with the aim of promoting interest and developing skills amongst the children.
• Male and female students participate in an introductory cricket lesson of approximately 45 minutes, conducted by the WACA CCO’s, consisting of skill sessions and modified games. The teachers are given additional material to continue the cricket program in the weeks following the visit by the CCO. All teachers are involved in the delivery of the program.
• These cricket clinics are a forerunner to Cricket Carnivals which involve schools from the surrounding areas.

Cricket Carnivals

• On completion of the cricket program within the schools the CCO will organise a lightening carnival of modified games involving a group of schools in close proximity to each other.
• The games will be in Super 8’s format with boys and girls participating.
• Teachers actively participate, being involved in scoring and umpiring.

School Competitions

Retravision Warrior Shield
& Western Fury Shield
For: Years 5 - 7

This competition plays Super 8’s (8 a side) games which involve equal participation from all players. The Warrior Shield (open) and the Fury Shield (girls) are generally played as a lightening carnival involving a group of 4 to 6 schools at a school or community oval. Competitions can utilise existing interschool networks or formed with assistance from your WACA CCO.

MILO Shield
For: Year 8/9 Division and Year 10 Division (Boys and Girls)

A Super 8’s competition similar to the Warrior Shield. Played as a lightening carnival between 4 to 6 schools. Rules are adapted to suit older age group. Carnival can be played at school or community oval, ideally utilising turf or synthetic pitches.

Coca Cola Shield
For: Upper Secondary (open)

The pinnacle of school competitions, the Coke Shield offers a Super 8’s division and a limited overs division. This prestigious competition is played in Term one and is administered by the WACA. Games are played weekly with the final played at the WACA. The WACA will provide assistance with preparing your teams with clinics and will provide cricket balls, shields and giveaways for the carnival. Schools are responsible for appointing a coordinator to organise carnival.