WOMEN & GIRLS TEAMS
PREMIER WOMEN
Spotlight Reporting Division 1
Currently captained by Nicole Baird, the 2020/21 Joy Lamason One-Day Champions are a tight-knit squad with a depth of cricketing talent. The team offers a fun and supportive environment that encourages every player to aspire to be the best cricketer they can be.
Historically, the premier women's side has been a team to watch, with international and domestic representatives including Penny Kinsella, Sally Morrison, Eimear Richardson, Rachel Priest and Fiona Fraser all representing Collegians.
We are fortunate to have past and present Wellington Blaze representative players in our squad like Elizabeth O'Connor Scurr, Amanda Cooper, Allex Evans, Beth Molony and Florence Marshall. These wāhine add a phenomenal amount of cricket knowledge, skill and leadership to the team.
Premier Women's coach
We are delighted to welcome Ani Chitre as our head coach for the 2022/23 season. Ani brings a wealth of cricket experience to the role and has been a long term Collegian playing for all teams including Premier men and captaining Reserves. He continues to play in the One Tonne Dream T20 side along side his coaching role.
RESERVE WOMEN
Spotlight Reporting Division 2
The Wellington Collegians Reserve Women's team is newly formed and competes in the new Division 2 grade. Captained by Ivy Robinson, the reserve side offers a chance for Division 1 reserve players and Girls Hardball (Year 9+) players to challenge themselves in a competitive environment with their peers.
Coaches/managers:
Ivy Robinson
PREMIER GIRLS
Spotlight Reporting Girls Hardball
The Premier Girl's team is a group of up and coming cricketers (years 7-11). The team plays on Saturday afternoon against other female-only teams. The teams compete in pairs, T20 and 30 over formats.
Coaches/managers:
Becs Newell
JALAPENOS
Spotlight Reporting Girls Softball
Superstar Cricket (years 5-8) takes place on Sunday afternoons. Teams are eight-a-side, playing 16 overs per innings with a soft ball, all players bowl two overs and bat as a pair for four overs no matter how many times they are dismissed. matches last approx 60-75 mins.
Coach/manager:
Scott Ryland