ODH - Round 7 - SJ Blues have forfeited their match against Armadale ODJ - Round 6 - Phoenix have forfeited their match against Leeming Spartan

The SMCA is proud to introduce an important new initiative this season, taking place on Saturday, 6 December, to help raise awareness of mental health within our cricketing community.   Mental health affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life, and its importance cannot be overstated.  As an Association, we believe it is essential that we continue to recognise, support, and promote positive mental health for everyone involved in our game; players, coaches, volu

Clubs exercising the option to reschedule their fixture from January 3 and 10 to January 10 and 11 are reminded to contact both the Association Secretary and the Umpire's Advisor. This ensures: • Fixtures are updated in PlayHQ • Umpires can be appointed where required • Communications remain accurate and timely Please action this promptly to avoid any scheduling or officiating issues.

Effective immediatly, the South Metropolitan Cricket Association will adopt a no-tolerance approach regarding the use of saliva on the ball. Following updated guidance from the Umpire's Advisor and in alignment with the Laws of Cricket regarding sweat, saliva is no longer permitted for ball maintenance in any grade. 🔹 First Offence: Warning issued to both the bowler and team captain 🔹 Subsequent Offence: A 5-run penalty will be applied Umpires have been briefed and will mon

As part of the SMCA’s commitment to wellbeing in community sport, Mental Health Round will be held on Saturday, 6th December. All Clubs and the Umpires Association are asked to participate by completing the Mental Health Survey. Your insights will help us better understand how we can support mental health across all levels of the game. 📩 Please forward completed survey responses to the SMCA Secretary. Let’s continue building a safe, supportive, and inclusive cricket communit

2025/26 Belt Up CricketWest Association Cup will be held on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December. This year’s competition features Women’s, Seniors, Masters, and Colts divisions. Players Wanted! Clubs are encouraged to nominate interested players for selection. Let’s showcase the depth of talent across the SMCA and support this fantastic representative event. For more information or to express interest, please contact Ian Del Rosso.

The F15 fixtures have been completed and are now available on PlayHQ. Round 1 is scheduled for Tuesday 16 December, followed by Round 2 on Tuesday 13 January. Matches will then be played weekly, with semi finals on Tuesday 10 February and the final on Tuesday 17 February. Clubs are encouraged to check their schedules and confirm team and venue details.

There have been recent attempts to contact the SMCA via inactive or unmonitored email addresses. To ensure your correspondence reaches the appropriate official promptly, please follow the guidelines below: 📧 Everyday Correspondence All general emails should be directed to the SMCA Secretary at: secretary@smcacricket.com.au Shamez will ensure your message is forwarded to the relevant Executive member. 🚨 Forfeits All forfeits must be reported via email to: forfeits@smcacricke

The Mid-Season One-Day Final for all Two-Day grades will be held on Sunday, 7 December 2025. Qualification criteria is listed in the Info for Cluba. 📋 Qualification Criteria (By-Law 33) • Applies to One-Day fixtures only, including One-Day only grades. • A player must have participated in at least four (4) days of fixtured One-Day matches with their club. • Participation may include matches in One-Day only grades. ⏳ 2025–26 Season Cut-Offs • Eight-Team Grades: • Qualifi