Girls Smash
Get in the game with Girls Smash!
Girls Smash is back for the 2025/26 season! Find your local hub & come join the fun!
FESTIVAL DAYS:
TAKAPUNA (Years 4-8)
DAY: Tuesday, 9.30am start
DATE: 2nd December, 2025
LOCATION: Onewa Domain
COST: FREE
HOWICK PAKURANGA (Years 4-8)
DAY: Tuesday, 9.30am start
DATE: 10 March, 2026
LOCATION: Lloyd Elsmore Park
COST: FREE
CROMWELL
DAY: Tuesdays, 4.30-5.30pm
DATES: 17 Feb - 17 March
LOCATION: Anderson Park
COST: $30 per participant
WANAKA
DAY: Wednesdays, 4.30-5.30pm
DATES: 18 Feb - 18 March
LOCATION: Wanaka Primary
COST: $30 per participant
QUEENSTOWN
DAY: Thursdays, 3.30-4.40pm
DATES: 19 Feb - 19 March
LOCATION: Queenstown Primary
COST: $30 per participant
NELSON
DAYS: WEDNESDAYS, 3:45PM & 4:30PM
DATES: 11 FEBRUARY - 18 MARCH
LOCATION: AERIAL FIELD, SAXTON
COST: FREE
TARADALE CC
DAY: Wednesdays, 3.15 - 4.15pm
DATES: Feb 4 - March 4
LOCATION: Taradale Cricket Club
COST: $50 per participant
GIRLS SMASH TERM 1 HUBS (Years 3-6)
BURNSIDE
DAY: Mondays, 4-5pm
DATES: 23 February - 30 March
LOCATION: Burnside Park
COST: $30 per participant
BECKENHAM
DAY: Thursdays, 4-5pm
DATES: 26 February - 2 April
LOCATION: Beckenham Park
COST: $30 per participant
ELMWOOD
DAY: Fridays, 4-5pm
DATES:20 February - 27 March
LOCATION: Elmwood Park
COST: $30 per participant
REDCLIFFS
DAY: Wednesdays, 4-5pm
DATES:25 February - 1 April
LOCATION: Barnett Park
COST: $30 per participant
Our Activators are busy planning Girls Smash hubs for Term 1 2026. Check back here soon for more information and where your local hub is.
DUNEDIN
DAY: Mondays, 4-5pm
DATES: 16 Feb - 16 March
LOCATION: Logan Park
COST: $25 per participant
ROLLESTON
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: 24 Feb - 17 March
Location: Foster Park
Cost: $20 per participant
RANGIORA
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: 25 Feb - 18 March
Location: Mainpower Oval
Cost: $20 per participant
MARLBOROUGH
DAY: Saturdays, 9-10am
DATES:8 Nov - 7 March
LOCATION: Lansdowne Park
COST:$60 per participant
Our Activators are busy planning Girls Smash hubs for Term 1 2026. Check back here soon for more information and where your local hub is.
Our Activators are busy planning Girls Smash hubs for Term 1 2026. Check back here soon for more information and where your local hub is.
Our Activators are busy planning Girls Smash hubs for Term 1 2026. Check back here soon for more information and where your local hub is.
Our Activators are busy planning Girls Smash hubs for Term 1 2026. Check back here soon for more information and where your local hub is.
What is Girls Smash?
What to expect?
A FUN & SOCIAL FORMAT FOR GIRLS TO GIVE CRICKET A GO...
- Girls Smash allows for girls in Years 3-8 who are new to the game, and those existing cricketers, to enjoy cricket in a low-pressure & inclusive setting.
- ‘Game Leaders’ help to facilitate an environment of fun & learning through their ongoing encouragement & game management – the odd tip makes life easy for all players involved.
- Music is blasting through the speakers, t-shirts & playing equipment are provided, and most importantly – the cricket balls are soft, and easy to hit out of the park!
- Teams play a six-aside, pairs cricket format – allowing for all players to receive equal opportunity
- The best part - games take no longer than 40 minutes, leaving plenty of time for other activities!
Girls Smash Playing Format (JPG)
Parent/Caregiver Testimonials:
- “My daughter loved smashing the ball and I like that she finally realised she is actually pretty good at cricket, great confidence builder. The t-shirts were cool too!”
- “My daughter loved coming along each week. It was her first year of giving it a go and really enjoyed it and enjoyed playing with friends from her school all the coaches and helpers were amazing too.”
- “Wow! This is amazing... There are many positives I love about Girls Smash, seeing all the girls together growing together, the organizers put so much time & effort ensuring all girls have a laugh… We love Girls Smash cricket!”
- “Love that it's just girls - my daughter wouldn't have tried cricket otherwise and she has absolutely loved it!”
This document was designed to showcase the multitude of female participation opportunities across Junior and Youth Cricket. Check out the full document by clicking below:
FEMALE OPPORTUNITIES SHOWCASE
Get in the Game with Girls Smash!
Otago Cricket - Girls Smash Festival
