Under 12 School Sport Champs Get Underway This Weekend

The School Sport Australia Under 12s National Cricket Championships will take place in Adelaide, South Australia, from 30 November to 6 December 2024. This week-long event brings together the top Under 12 school teams from across the country to compete at the national level.

The Northern Territory will proudly field both Boys’ and Girls’ teams, with players ready to represent the Territory with skill and determination.

Girls' Team

Head Coach Nitesh Panchal shared that the team has been preparing thoroughly:

“Team has been training over the last 6 weeks and preparing well for the upcoming competition. Girls are very excited and looking forward to showcasing their skills throughout the competition starting from 1st December.”

Boys' Team

Head Coach Sanka Wijegunarathna emphasized the team’s preparation and goals:

"Over the past weeks, our players have been working hard during practice sessions, honing their skills and building teamwork. This championship is an opportunity for them to grow, learn, and represent the Northern Territory with pride."

Team lists - Boys

NAME

CLUB

Branden Gawthrope

Southern Districts CC

Joel Kitching

Tracy Village CC

Tathira Wijegunarathna

PINT CC

Harry Tregloan

PINT CC

Darcy Clemmens

Nightcliff CC

Lakshan Chowdary

Palmerston CC

Alexander Pickett

Tracy Village CC

William Handford

Darwin CC

Eli Hayward

Southern Districts CC

Xavier John

Southern Districts CC

Jack Dunkerton

Palmerston CC

Addison Omeike 

Nightcliff CC

Matthew Gawthrope

Southern Districts CC

 

Team lists – Girls

NAME

CLUB

Abbey Warton

Waratah CC

Abbie Halvorsen

PINT CC

Olivia Schulz

Palmerston CC

Hannah Fior

N/A

Georgie Jenner

PINT CC

Ekam Dhillon

Tracy Village CC

Joshitha Kumar

Palmerston CC

Nishie Panchal

Palmerston CC

Sophie Cameron

Palmerston CC

Vida Lyon

Southern Districts CC


Further information - visit: www.schoolsportaustralia.edu.au/cricket