User:Thompysan/Buller cricket team

Introduction The Buller Cricket Association have a long history in Hawke Cup cricket. Buller have never challenged for the Hawke Cup, but participate every year in the zone matches which determine a challenger. Buller have historically had little success against zone powerhouse Canterbury Country winning only once in their history. Mid and South Canterbury have been beaten numerous times, and local neighbour West Coast has generally been beaten in most years.

Players Buller has been proudly served by numerous local legends in its long history. Names synonomous with Buller Cricket in the last 20 years include Craig Scanlon, Barry Roche, Barry Townrow, Troy Scanlon and Alan Fairweather. These players have been the backbone of Buller teams.

Location Buller plays matches at the Buller High School ground on Orowaiti Road. There is an artificial wicket and small clubrooms along with 2 artificial training wickets. Also Buller is fortunate to have an indoor training centre near the wharf beside the mighty Buller river.

Season 2009/2010 Changes in the Hawke Cup structure for 2009 sees zones changing slightly. This year Buller will play Marlborough, Nelson, Canterbury Country and West Coast. The first zone match is December 12th & 13th v Marlborough at Buller High School, secondly v West Coast at Greymouth December 19th & 20th. Thirdly Canterbury Country at Buller High School on January 3rd & 4th 2010 and lastly January 30 & 31 2010 v Nelson at Nelson.