In its 121 year history, the Sydney Grade Cricket competition has been a testing ground for some of Australia's leading cricketers, including Mark and Steve Waugh, Mark Taylor, Bill O'Reilly, Victor Trumper, Alan Davidson and current Australia captain, Michael Clarke.
The competition is contested by 20 clubs, with the Club Championship comprising Grades 1-5, the AW Green Shield (U/16) and the Poidevin Grey Shield (U/21).