The Wanderers Cricket Club
Quick FAQs
Our cricket section have two cricket fields
Our practice times for seniors are every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 16h30 onwards. Matches are held on weekends.
Juniors practice times are every Saturday from 08h00 to 11h00.
No, members are required to provide their own kit both senior and junior. Coaches do provide cricket balls.
Yes we offer junior and senior coaching
Yes, to become a member, follow this link to sign up!
Vision and Mission Statement
Vision:
To be the leading Premier League cricket club in the region in terms of playing standards, talent development, facilities and governance.
Mission:
- To provide an environment for cricket participation, enjoyment, learning and success;
- To promote sportsmanship and excellence on the field and in the wider community;
- To show leadership through the example of our committee, coaches and captains,
- To ensure that we achieve on-field success and live our values.
About The Cricket Club
The Wanderers Club in Johannesburg is known throughout the world as a premier sporting venue and home to one of South Africa’s top cricket clubs. The Wanderers Cricket Club, affiliated to the Central Gauteng Lions Cricket Board (CGLCB), currently has 7 senior teams (4 Sunday, 3 Saturday), a newly formed Women’s team and a thriving junior cricket section. All Cricket Club members are required to be members of the Wanderers main club.
Men’s Cricket
Saturdays:
Sundays:
Cricket’s Psych-Up Spotify Playlist
Junior Cricket
Wanderers Junior Cricket would like to invite you to come join us every Saturday from 8.00 to 11.00 for a morning of learning and improving your cricket. Do you have the drive to be the next South African cricketer, a Kagiso Rabada or Faf du Plessis? A Mignon du Preez or Shabnim Ismail? Then come and join us.
From 6 to 14 years old with qualified coaches.
Womens Cricket
The club has a unique history and heritage, is playing an active role in showcasing women’s cricket at club level – attracting a new generation of women and girls to the sport and promote youth participation in cricket in the province. The Wanderers Cricket Club has established a women’s cricket team and is looking for players, aged 15 and above, experienced cricketers and novices. In their first season, the team achieved a creditable 4th place in Gauteng Cricket Board’s Women’s Premier League. Practices take place at the Wanderers Club every Wednesday from 16.30. The Club is playing a role in showcasing women’s cricket at an international club level, which is attracting a new generation of women and girls to the sport and promote youth participation in cricket in the Gauteng province.
Women’s Cricket Spotify Playlist
Practice Times
Our practice times are every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 16h30 onwards.
Cricket matches are held on weekends.
Facilities
The Wanderers Cricket Club boasts probably the best club facilities, both on and off the field, in South Africa.
These include:
Fields
2 beautiful cricket ovals with excellent pitches, solid sight screens and magnificent outfields. Both fields have been used for first-class cricket over the years.
Turf Nets
12 full-length turf nets with sightscreens located on the main oval
AstroTurf Nets
4 floodlight Astro turf nets used predominantly for junior coaching.
Change Rooms
Both ovals have access to closely situated change rooms with suitable shower and ablution facilities.
Pub
The Spinners Sports Bar overlooks the main oval and is utilised by many of the club sports.
Affiliations
Central Gauteng Lions Cricket Board – 011 340-1500
Questions?
Would you like to speak with someone to answer any questions you might have about The Wanderers Cricket section?
Fill out this contact form and someone will revert back as soon as possible.
Contacts
| Frank Auger | Cell: | 079 038 8554 | [email protected] |
| (Chairman) | |||
| Jeff Levin | Cell: | 082 442 4938 | [email protected] |
| (Senior Head Coach) | |||
| Craig Taylor | Cell: | 0824525182 | [email protected] |
| (Junior Cricket Club) |