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

Any club wishing to forfeit a team must have a committee member e-mail forfeits@smcacricket.com.au with the following details: •              Team forfeiting •              Grade •              Opposition team   The forfeiting club is welcome to notify the opposition directly if they wish, but the opposition club should not act on the forfeit until they receive an official e-mail from the SMCA via forfeits@smcacricket.com.au .   Thanks for your cooperation as we tighten this

The cricket community is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Ben Austin, who was taken far too soon in a training accident. Though many of us did not know Ben, we share in the sorrow felt across the cricketing world.  Whenever we lose one of our own, we are reminded that our game connects us — through spirit, respect, and love for cricket.   Ben’s passing is a heartbreaking reminder of how precious and fragile life can be, even in the familiar and joyful spaces of the sp

To All Clubs, Over the last few weeks the SMCA has been inundated with requests for official umpires to be supplied to the lower grades due to historical issues between clubs and teams.  Whilst the SMCA would ideally love to be able to meet these requests, unfortunately, the truth of the matter is, there just isn’t enough to go around. The SMCA Committee over the last few seasons has been constantly warning clubs about player behaviour and has toughened its stance to a zero-t

ODI and ODJ fixtures are now updated and are correct as listed on PlayHQ We appreciate your patience while we worked through the fixture updates.

The SMCA invites clubs and members to submit nominations for Life Membership. Life Membership is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding and sustained contributions to the Association. While the Constitution does not specify a minimum service period, past recipients have typically demonstrated long-term involvement and significant impact. If you know someone whose dedication deserves recognition, please submit a nomination outlining their service and achievements. 📅