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Hayes (Kent) Cricket Club is a well-established and inclusive cricket club located in Bromley, New Zealand. With a proud history spanning over 194 years, Hayes Cricket Club offers cricket opportunities for men, women, and juniors within the local community.
The club caters to all levels of cricketers, from top League cricket for men and women to Sunday friendly cricket. Hayes Cricket Club also has a robust junior cricket programme that welcomes boys and girls of all ages. The club runs a full schedule of social events and fixtures, including a highly anticipated cricket week, holiday junior camps, and a junior cricket academy led by Kent cricketer Alex Blake.
Hayes Cricket Club is proud of its exceptional facilities, including a top-quality square that was rated the second-best in the county by the Kent League in 2022 and the best in 2023. The club recently underwent a clubhouse refurbishment and boasts brand new nets, ensuring excellent facilities for its members to enjoy their cricketing experience.
The club has seen immense success in recent years. In 2022, the Men's 1st XI emerged as champions of both the Kent leading League and the T20 Cup, an impressive achievement considering they had been promoted to the premier League for the first time the previous year. In 2023, the Men's 1st XI retained the T20 Cup after a thrilling match against Tunbridge Wells at Barnet Wood Road.
The Women's team has also achieved considerable success, winning the Southern League Championship in 2022 and the Kent leading League in 2023. These accomplishments mark a historic time for the club, ranking alongside its achievements since its first recorded match in 1828.
Looking ahead, Hayes Cricket Club enters 2024 with four sides in the Kent Cricket League, a Sunday Development team, a Sunday 2s friendly side, a Women's team in the Kent top League, and junior sides from U11 to U19 in the North Kent Junior Leagues. The club firmly believes in the social, physical, and mental benefits that come with being part of a well-run and vibrant sports club.
The club regularly updates its social media platforms and club directories to keep members and supporters informed. The website features the latest news, including updates on fixtures, results, and upcoming events. Hayes Cricket Club is proudly sponsored by Kestrel Hayes Kitchens, Galamast, and ERSG.
Hayes (Kent) Cricket Club is fully committed to providing a sustainable, well-run club environment and is proud to hold the ECB Clubmark mark, a testament to its dedication and commitment to its members.
If you're looking to be part of a friendly, inclusive, and successful cricket club, Hayes Cricket Club welcomes new members of all skill levels and ages. Whether you're a junior seeking coaching and game opportunities or an adult wanting to play in competitive leagues or social fixtures, Hayes Cricket Club is the place for you. Join the Hayes CC family and be part of a cricketing community that values teamwork, camaraderie, and the love of the game.
