The South Metropolitan Cricket Association will hold its annual Mental Health Round on Saturday 14 November. This round highlights the importance of mental wellbeing across our cricket community and encourages players, officials, and supporters to look out for one another both on and off the field. Matches will feature blue stumps to symbolise support for mental health awareness and to remind us that a simple conversation can make a difference. The Association thanks all club

The SMCA is on the lookout for a coach/team manager for the SMCA Women's team for the upcoming Cricket West Cup in December. The Executive thanks Frank Camporeale for his efforts in the role last season. Applications close on November 30 - please email secretary@smcacricket.com.au to register your interest.

Fixtures for the upcoming F15 competition have now been completed and are available to view on PlayHQ. Key Competition Details Participating Clubs: 6 Format: 5 Rounds First Match: 24 November at 5:00 PM Regular Season: Continues through 19 January Finals: Semi-Finals and Grand Final scheduled across the first two Tuesdays of February All participating clubs, players, and supporters can access their team schedules directly via the PlayHQ platform. For any enquiries regarding f

ODB Round 5 - Perth Tamil have forfeited their match against Phoenix

The fixtures for lower One Day grades—specifically ODH and ODI, along with minor updates to adjacent grades—have been restructured and updated in PlayHQ following the entry of a new team. As part of this realignment, Roleystone-Karragullen's original team moves to ODH, their new team enters ODI, and Ferndale/Lynwood transfers from ODH to ODI. Additionally, Round 11 on 9 January is now set as a ODI grade bye, and an extra playing round (Round 19) has been scheduled for Saturda

By-Law 26b. In the event of a match starting late or where play has been suspended or delayed through weather or other circumstances beyond the control of either team, the captains shall confer to agree on a compulsory declaration allowing equal batting time or reduced overs for both teams subject to a minimum of twenty (20) overs be bowled to each team. By-Law 26c. Reduced overs to be calculated using one over for each 3 ½ minutes of lost time. Weather and light permitti

On behalf of the South Metropolitan Cricket Association and the wider cricketing community, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Camarda family on the loss of their beloved son, Riley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your extended family, friends, and everyone at the Cockburn Cricket Club during this incredibly difficult time. The loss of a young life is truly devastating, and words can never fully express the sadness felt across our cricketing c

The SMCA Show has returned! Join Jacob Landsmeer and Ian Hale from 9am for all the news, reviews and previews. Listen online sportfm.com.au, 91.3 FM and on the Community Radio Plus app.

Hi everyone, My name is Sean Ingram, and I am pleased to introduce myself as the new Umpires Advisor for the SMCA for the 2026/27 season. My goal in this role is to build stronger relationships with clubs and captains, creating an environment where feedback is shared regularly, constructively, and consistently. I believe that open communication will strengthen the relationship between captains, players, and umpires, ultimately benefiting everyone involved in the game. T