Census shows over 100,000 people now playing cricket in New Zealand
New Zealand Cricket's annual census has revealed that the number of people playing organised cricket in New Zealand has exceeded 100,000 for the first time
New Zealand Cricket
04-Jun-2003
New Zealand Cricket's annual census has revealed that the number of people playing organised cricket in New Zealand has exceeded 100,000 for the first time.
Reaching the 100,000 mark is a notable milestone and a reflection of the healthy state that the game is in within New Zealand, according to New Zealand Cricket chief executive Martin Snedden.
"This season just under 103,000 people were recorded playing organised cricket, compared to just over 94,000 last season. The increase is good news for cricket at all levels. Without a growing pool of players New Zealand would be unable to compete internationally.
"It is also heartening to see an increasing number of people playing cricket as a recreational pastime, for the enjoyment that participation brings.
"I believe that some of the increase can be attributed to the high profile of our national teams, the TelstraClear Black Caps and the TelstraClear White Ferns, but mostly should be attributed to the
efforts of the Major Associations, districts, clubs and schools who run the game at grass roots level."
An executive summary of the census follows below:
Adult Player Numbers
General - the number of adult players increased by 2507 (10%) to 27,326.
Male players - the number of male players increased by 2343 (10%) to 25,593.
Female players - the number of female players increased by 164 (10%) 1733.
Male players - the number of male players increased by 2343 (10%) to 25,593.
Female players - the number of female players increased by 164 (10%) 1733.
Junior Player Numbers
Total junior playing numbers increased by 5640 (8%) to 75,433.
This consisted of:
Secondary School Player Numbers
General - the number of secondary school players increased by 513 (2%) to 21,974.
Male players - the number of male players increased by 95 (1%) to 21,974.
Female players - the number of female players increased by 418 (12%) to 3855.
Male players - the number of male players increased by 95 (1%) to 21,974.
Female players - the number of female players increased by 418 (12%) to 3855.
Primary/Intermediate Player Numbers
General - the number of primary/traditional school players increased by 2331 (9%) to 29,595.
Male players - the number of male players increased by 1587 (6%) to 27,023.
Female players - the number of female players increased by 745 (41%) to 2573.
Male players - the number of male players increased by 1587 (6%) to 27,023.
Female players - the number of female players increased by 745 (41%) to 2573.
Kiwi Cricket Playing Numbers (Kiwi Cricket represents any modified version of the game at the primary school level. This does not take into account the MILO Have-A-Go Cricket programme and the MILO
Kiwi Cricket programme.)
General - the number of kiwi cricket players increased by 821 (5%) to 15,936.
Male players - the number of male players increased by 64 (1%) to 13,009.
Female players - the number of female players increased by 757 (35%) to 2927.
Male players - the number of male players increased by 64 (1%) to 13,009.
Female players - the number of female players increased by 757 (35%) to 2927.
MILO Kiwi Cricket Programme Playing Numbers (A NZC transition programme that provides elementary skills and competition and is designed to introduce seven to 10 years old children to a simple
modified version of the game.)
General - the number of MILO Kiwi Cricket players increased by 1009 (91%) to 2122.
Male players - the number of male players increased by 873 (98%) to 1767.
Female players - the number of female players increased by 136 (62%) to 355.
Male players - the number of male players increased by 873 (98%) to 1767.
Female players - the number of female players increased by 136 (62%) to 355.
MILO Have-A-Go Cricket Programme Playing Numbers (A NZC pre competition or nursery programme designed to introduce 6 - 8 years old children to the basic skills of cricket.)
General - number of MILO Have-A-Go Cricket players increased by 651 (13%) to 5806.
Male Players - the number of male players increased by 467 (12%) to 4511.
Female Players - the number of female players increased by 184 (17%) to 1295.
Male Players - the number of male players increased by 467 (12%) to 4511.
Female Players - the number of female players increased by 184 (17%) to 1295.
This is the second season that census information has been recorded using a multiplier of 15 players per team to calculate player numbers (With the exception of MILO programmes where numbers are exact). The multiplier is based on samples taken throughout the country.