Junior Country Week
Junior Country Week provides young cricketers with the opportunity to represent their association, develop their skills and experience carnival cricket.
Arrangements differ for boys’ teams, girls’ teams and teams coordinated by the Wellington and Districts Cricket Association. Select the relevant pathway below to view the available information and nomination process.
Boys' Junior Country Week
About the Carnival
Boys Junior Country Week provides eligible Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 players with the opportunity to represent the BDCA, develop their cricket and experience representative carnival competition in Perth.
Dates and Accommodation
The 2027 Boys Junior Country Week carnival will be played from Monday 11 January to Friday 15 January 2027. Matches will be played from Monday to Friday across a mix of formats.
Players will travel to Perth on Sunday 10 January and return after the carnival. BDCA will arrange transport to and from Perth, along with transport to matches and organised social activities throughout the week.
Accommodation will be provided at the Broadwater Resort from Sunday night until Friday morning. Meals will also be provided for players for the duration of the carnival.
Final travel times, fixtures, venues and match arrangements will be provided to nominated players and their families.
Nominations and Payment
Players must complete the Boys Junior Country Week nomination form. A $125 payment is required when nominating and will form part of the total carnival fee.
Payment must be made by bank transfer. The bank details and payment instructions are included in the nomination form.
Uniforms
Further information about uniform requirements will be provided once nominations have been confirmed. Players will then be able to revisit the BDCA website to purchase any required training and match-day uniform items.
What Happens Next?
Information about team selection, training sessions, competition formats, fixtures and other carnival arrangements will be provided after nominations have been received.
Questions can be directed to rep.cricket@bdca.asn.au.
Girls' Junior Country Week
About the Carnival
Girls Junior Country Week provides eligible junior players with the opportunity to represent the BDCA, develop their cricket and enjoy a positive representative carnival experience in Perth.
The inaugural carnival will focus on participation, development, teamwork and creating an enjoyable representative experience.
Dates and Accommodation
The 2027 Girls Junior Country Week carnival will be played over approximately two to three days during the week of Monday 11 January to Friday 15 January 2027. Final playing dates will be confirmed once team nominations have been received.
BDCA will arrange transport to and from Perth, along with transport to matches and organised social activities during the carnival.
Accommodation and travel dates will be confirmed once the final playing schedule is known. Meals will be provided for players for the duration of their carnival program.
Final travel times, fixtures, venues and match arrangements will be provided to nominated players and their families.
Nominations and Payment
Players must complete the Girls Junior Country Week nomination form. A $125 payment is required when nominating and will form part of the total carnival fee.
Payment must be made by bank transfer. The bank details and payment instructions are included in the nomination form.
Uniforms
Further information about uniform requirements will be provided once nominations have been confirmed. Players will then be able to revisit the BDCA website to purchase any required training and match-day uniform items.
What Happens Next?
Information about team selection, training sessions, competition format, fixtures and other carnival arrangements will be provided after nominations have been received.
Questions can be directed to rep.cricket@bdca.asn.au.
Rules and Downloads
Official rules, playing conditions and carnival information for Country Cricket Board-run representative carnivals are published on the Country Cricket Board website. Players, captains and team officials should review the current information relevant to their carnival before participating.
Everyone representing the BDCA must also comply with the BDCA Code of Conduct and uphold the standards expected of association representatives.
Questions and Contact
If you have questions about nominations, selection, accommodation, payments or preparing for Junior Country Week, contact the BDCA Representative committee. Email: rep.cricket@bdca.asn.au