Hi players and families, This event is for players who have already registered for the 2026/27 season, as well as returning players who have not yet completed their registration. If your child would like to be considered for an U12A or U14A team, please select one free ticket for the grading session they will attend. This will help us know who is attending each session and plan accordingly. QUICK SUMMARY Grading is only for players wishing to be considered for U12A or U14A. Players intending to play U12B or U14B do not need to attend. Players only need to attend one session. Please select one free ticket for your chosen session. SESSION OPTIONS Thursday 10 September 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Sunday 13 September 2:00 pm–3:30 pm Location: Highfields Sports Park cricket nets Please bring: Full cricket kit Hat Sunscreen Water bottle REGISTRATION AND SPORTS VOUCHERS Players do not need to be registered before attending grading. However, if your child intends to play this season and you haven’t registered them yet, please complete their registration as soon as possible. View the current registration options for Highfields & Districts Railway Cricket Club Eligible families may also be able to receive a Queensland Government Play On! Sports Voucher, formerly known as a FairPlay voucher, worth up to $200 toward junior registration fees. Apply for a Play On! Sports Voucher FULL AGE-GROUP DETAILS Player age eligibility Players must be under the relevant age as at 31 August 2026. For example, a player who was already 10 years old on 31 August cannot play U10 and must play U12 unless an approved dispensation applies. Girls may play one age group below their eligible age group. Additional dispensations may apply for representative cricket experience, disability or other approved circumstances. U12B T20 format – 20 overs Seven players on the field, with a minimum of five 142 g leather ball 16 m pitch 40 m boundary All players bowl Non-competitive, with no finals Batters retire after their allocated number of balls Dismissals apply after a batter has faced 10 balls U12A One-day format – 25 overs Nine players on the field, with a minimum of seven 142 g leather ball 18 m pitch 50 m boundary Competitive competition Finals are played Batters retire after 40 balls or upon reaching 60 runs U14B One-day format – 25 overs Nine players on the field, with a minimum of seven 142 g leather ball 18 m pitch 50 m boundary Competitive competition No finals Batters retire after 40 balls or upon reaching 60 runs U14A One-day format – 30 overs Eleven players on the field, with a minimum of seven 156 g leather ball Full-length turf wicket preferred 50 m boundary Competitive competition Finals are played Batters retire after 40 balls or upon reaching 60 runs We look forward to seeing our U12A and U14A candidates at grading.

Bulldogs are off to the races! 5th Sept, Clifford Park Dalrello Deck! $100 pp entry.. Private tote, 18ct Hermes Bracelet lucky door prize, other give aways and raffles! Great way to start the season!

Thinking about playing cricket this season? We'd love to meet you! Come along to our FREE Bulldogs Come & Try Day and experience what cricket is all about. Perfect for: 🏏 Boys and girls of all ages 🏏 New players 🏏 Returning players 🏏 Families wanting to learn more about the club What to expect: Fun cricket activities Batting and bowling games Meet our coaches Meet current players and families Learn about our junior programs Registration information No experience is necessary. Just bring: ✔ Hat ✔ Water bottle ✔ Closed-in shoes Cricket bats and equipment will be available if you don't have your own. Can you lend a hand? We’re also looking for club and community volunteers to help with: Cricket activities BBQ and canteen Registration and information Setup and pack-down First aid Merchandise and drink sales If you can help, please select a free volunteer ticket for your preferred role and shift when registering. You’re welcome to select more than one shift if the times don’t overlap. Please select a quantity of one and complete a separate registration for each volunteer so we have the correct name and contact details. Everyone is welcome—we’d love to see you there!  

🏏 Help us get ready for another fantastic Bulldogs season! Join us for our annual Bulldogs Working Bee as we prepare Highfields Sports Park for the 2026/27 cricket season. Whether you can spare 30 minutes or the whole morning, every helping hand makes a real difference. Jobs include: 🧹 Clubhouse clean-up & organisation 🏏 Cricket nets & training areas 🛠 General maintenance & repairs 📦 Equipment & apparel organisation 🏆 Clubhouse displays & storage 🌭 BBQ & volunteer refreshments When you register, simply choose the area you'd most like to help with. Please bring ✔ Hat ✔ Water bottle ✔ Closed-in shoes ✔ Gloves ✔ Any tools you'd like to use ☕ BBQ breakfast and cold drinks provided. Many hands make light work—we'd love to see you there!

🏏 Calling all women and girls! Whether you've played before or have never picked up a cricket bat, we'd love to have you join us. Our Women's Pre-Season sessions are a fun, relaxed way to: Meet new people Improve your cricket skills Get active Prepare for the upcoming season All skill levels are welcome—from complete beginners through to experienced players. Bring: ✔ Comfortable sports clothes ✔ Water bottle ✔ Hat Cricket equipment is available if needed. Come and see why women's cricket is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia. Everyone is welcome—bring a friend! 🐾 Go Bulldogs!

Join us for a great night as we celebrate the 2025–2026 season and recognise the achievements of our senior players! Our Senior Presentation Night Banquet will bring together players, families, sponsors and supporters for an evening of great food, club celebration and the final wrap-up of the season. Your ticket includes • A banquet-style dinner featuring smoked meats and fresh salads • Dessert • Senior player presentations and awards The evening will also feature the draw of our Pink Stumps Major Raffle, raising funds for the McGrath Foundation as part of our Pink Stumps Day. Bar facilities will be available throughout the evening. Proceeds from raffle ticket sales will support the McGrath Foundation, while ticket sales and bar proceeds from the evening help support the ongoing operations of Highfields & Districts Railway Cricket Club.  

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Pink Stumps Major Multi-Draw Raffle! As part of our Pink Stumps Day and End-of-Season Celebrations, the Highfields & Districts Railway Cricket Club (ABN 71 058 837 480) is running a Pink Stumps Major Mutli-Draw Raffle. With some fantastic prizes donated by our generous local supporters, this raffle is a great chance to win while supporting a great community club event. Prizes include • Suncorp Stadium- 4 x Tickets to Bulldogs vs Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium (7 May) • Highfields Chiropractic- $200 Gift Voucher for Rosalie House • Harvey Norman Toowoomba- Westinghouse Rice Cooker • BCF Toowoomba- BCF Pack – hat, BBQ set and cooler • Highfields Tyre & Battery- Clean & Shine Car Care Pack • McCartney & Creed Shoes Highfields-Artist Inspired Tote (valued at $120) • Violets & Vases Highfields- Ladies Gift Pack • Highfields Gourmet Meats- Meat Tray • Man Cave Art- Signed & Framed limited edition Jeff Thomson Photo, and a signed Glen McGrath Scorecard   🎟 Tickets: $5 each 📅 Draw Details The raffle will be drawn on Saturday 28 March 2026 at the Senior Presentation Night, Highfields Sports Park. 📢 Winner Notification Winners will be notified by phone or email using the details provided when purchasing tickets and may also be announced via the club’s social media channels. 👤 Attendance Winners do not need to be present at the draw to claim their prize. 🎟 Tickets can be purchased online from 13 March 2026 to 27 March 2026, OR on the day at Pink Stumps Day. Thank you to the amazing local businesses who have donated prizes and to everyone supporting our club and the McGrath Foundation.

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