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To build a strong and sustainable base that consistently develops competitive teams and individuals.

The Poverty Bay Cricket Association has a rich and proud background since being formed in 1890.

The association produced their first New Zealand representative in 1914, in Len McMahon. Another eight players went on to wear the silver fern.
Double All Black Bill Carson and two of the country’s outstanding players John Wright and Geoff Howarth donned the dark blue cap of Poverty Bay. Poverty Bay won minor cricket’s major trophy, the Hawke Cup in the 1918-19 season and defended the Cup four times.

International sides visited the district including Australia in 1913-14, 1927-28 and 1956-57, MCC 1935-36, Fiji 1947-48, 1953-54, 1961-62 and 1967-68 and Pakistan in 1978-79. Sri Lanka visited in the Association’s centenary season but unfortunately inclement weather meant not a ball was bowled in the four day fixture. Poverty Bay hosted their initial first class game in 1973-74 and has run another 23 fixtures plus many one day matches.

The Association has an outstanding firstclass ground in the Harry Barker Reserve and five superb pitches and a top class pavilion. The ground is regarded as one of the best facilities in hosting numerous Northern District Tournaments including National Tournaments and First Class Fixtures over the years. Poverty Bay is part of the Northern District Association and has nurtured many Northern District representatives.

Phil Evans - Chairman

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Coaching Pathways and avaialble courses Friday 18/05/12 02:52 p.m.

MILO Have-A-Go Cricket Coaching Course
2 hours, non-examinable
This course is designed for the parents, teachers and coaches of children involved... more

Pioneer Seeds Mens Team named for Taupo Tournament Thursday 10/11/11 10:47 a.m.

The Poverty Bay Senior Mens Cricket side to compete in the Bryan Dunning one-day Cricket Tournament in Taupo from the 13th -15th November has been... more

Poverty Bay Women hold their own V HB Monday 03/10/11 11:39 a.m.

Poverty Bay Women V Hawkes Bay women report.docx... more

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Coaching Pathways and avaialble courses

MILO Have-A-Go Cricket Coaching Course 2 hours, non-examinable This course is designed for the parents, teachers and coaches of children involved in the MILO Have-a-Go Cricket programme. This is... more

May 18, 2012 at 02:52 p.m., David McDonald

GBHS Red Win Senior C Title defeating Lytton High School

GBHS RED ENDS LYTTON'S UNBEATEN RUN IN SENIOR C FINAL. 24/03/11 Lytton sent into bat, found themselves under pressure with wickets tumbling early. Opener Carlos Polamalu - Cheffers (31) batting... more

Apr 02, 2012 at 08:27 p.m., David McDonald

All Saturday Morning Primary and Intermediate Cricket has been Cancelled this morning

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Mar 31, 2012 at 07:52 a.m., David McDonald

Friday Evening Cricket has been Cancelled 30.3.2012

This weather radar advises that we are going to get of this drizzle/ rain type weather on off all day all day and through to the weekend. Based on this I have decided to cancel tonight... more

Mar 30, 2012 at 11:45 a.m., David McDonald

GBHS V Tatapouri / United in Big Bash Final

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Feb 22, 2012 at 03:50 p.m., David McDonald

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New images have been uploaded to Poverty Bay David McDonald has uploaded 1 new image to Poverty Bay's PBCA 2011-12 Champions gallery Apr 02, 2012 at 08:38 p.m., David McDonald

New images have been uploaded to Poverty Bay David McDonald has uploaded 2 new images to Poverty Bay's Women take ND Trophy gallery Jan 31, 2012 at 11:15 a.m., David McDonald

New images/videos David McDonald has uploaded 5 new images to High School Old Boys' HSOB gallery Aug 16, 2011 at 03:20 p.m., David McDonald

New images/videos David McDonald has uploaded 7 new images to OBR's OBR ! OBR ! OBR gallery Aug 16, 2011 at 03:07 p.m., David McDonald

New images/videos David McDonald has uploaded 1 new image to Pirates Thistle's Pirates Div 1 Champions 2011 gallery Aug 16, 2011 at 02:57 p.m., David McDonald

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Coaching Pathways and avaialble courses Friday 18/05/12 02:52 p.m.

Pioneer Seeds Mens Team named for Taupo Tournament Thursday 10/11/11 10:47 a.m.

Poverty Bay Women hold their own V HB Monday 03/10/11 11:39 a.m.

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