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SOUTH METROPOLITAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION
FREE Community Coaching Course – WACA Ground, Feb 9th
After the success of the FREE Female-Only Community Coaching Course, we’re excited to invite you to a FREE Community Coaching Course , open to everyone – an amazing opportunity to gain your Community Coaching Accreditation and help create positive, inclusive environments for junior cricket.  Why get involved? Empower the next generation: Coaches are role models who inspire kids to love the game and stay involved. Grow the game:  Accredited coaches help make cricket safe, f
Forfeits
Round 10 - ODH - Kelmscott have forfeited their match against Perth Tamil Round 11 - Seventh Grade - Kwinana have forfeited their match against Cannington Tigers
Fixture Changes - 3 January
A number of clubs have elected to move their 3 and 10 January fixture to 10 and 11 January. All affected matches have now been updated in PlayHQ. Clubs are asked to review their fixtures to confirm that the playing dates displayed are correct.
📣 SMCA Advisory – Saliva Use Prohibited
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
F15 Fixtures
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.
SMCA Procedure for Forfeits
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
Message to Clubs from the Senior Vice President
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
P&D Roster
As agreed at the May General Meeting clubs will provide one resonsible represenative each when there is a P&D Tribunal. Below is the roster for the 2025-26 11 October 2025 : Armadale & Canning Vale 18 October 2025 : Cannington Tigers & CBC 25 October 2025 : Champion Lakes & Cockburn 1 November 2025 : East Fremantle & Ferndale Lynwood 8 November 2025 : Forrestdale & Hilton Bicton 15 November 2025 : Jandakot Park & Kardinya Lakes 22 November 2025 : Kelmscott & Kenwick 29 Novemb
Join the SMCA Umpiring Team!
The South Metropolitan Cricket Association is always looking for enthusiastic Cricket Umpires to join our ranks. If you’re passionate...
SMCA Radio Show
The SMCA Show has returned! Join Jacob Landsmeer and Ian Hale from 9am for all the news, reviews and previews. Listen online...
Info For Clubs Doco!
📢 Club Guidelines Update The Info for Clubs document is now available, outlining key procedures and expectations for all teams and committees. 📄 Action Required: Team Captains and Club Committee members are asked to review the document and ensure it’s shared with relevant personnel. This helps maintain consistency, transparency, and smooth operations across all clubs. Let’s stay informed, aligned, and ready for every round.
Match Day Referee
MATCH DAY REFEREE All captains of teams where there is no officially appointed umpire should be aware of the details for the Match Day...
SMCA - 30 Year Anniversary
The South Metropolitan Cricket Association (SMCA)Â was formed in 1996 following the merger of the South Suburban Cricket Association and...
About
South Metropolitan Cricket Association
The South Metropolitan Cricket Association was formed in 1996
after a merger of the South Suburban Cricket Association and the
Fremantle and Districts Mercantile Cricket Association.
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The Association fosters cricket in suburbs south of the Swan River,
from Fremantle to Cannington, Serpentine to Kwinana. There are
currently 26 Clubs affiliated with the SMCA as well as an Umpires Association.
The Association is administered by an Executive Committee which is elected each year by the Clubs at the Annual General Meeting.
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