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Mid Canterbury Cricket Association Secures Ownership of Ashburton Oval Pavilion

Ashburton, September 2025 – Mid Canterbury Cricket Association (MCCA) is proud to announce the successful acquisition of the Ashburton Oval Pavilion, marking a significant milestone for cricket in the region.

The Pavilion has long served cricket in Mid Canterbury, supporting training, matches, and community events. With this new ownership, MCCA is committed to preserving and enhancing the venue to ensure it continues to support the growth of cricket across all levels - from grassroots to senior representative teams.

“This is a game-changing moment for cricket in Mid Canterbury,” said Jane Fowles, Chair of MCCA. “Owning the Pavilion secures our indoor training nets and gives us the opportunity to upgrade the facility to better serve our players, coaches, and supporters.”

MCCA currently supports over 35 club teams, 70+ introductory and female cricket participants, and delivers cricket programmes to the majority of the region’s schools. The Pavilion will now play an even greater role in hosting festivals, tournaments, and training sessions for the Association’s district teams, including the Senior Men’s side competing in the prestigious Hawke Cup.

To support the necessary upgrades and maintenance, MCCA is launching a community sponsorship campaign, inviting local businesses and individuals to contribute financially or through in-kind support such as paint, carpet, plumbing, and electrical services.

“We’re excited to work with the community to make the Pavilion a true asset for everyone in the Ashburton Domain,” said Jane. “This is about more than cricket, it’s about creating a space that reflects the values of the Ashburton cricket community.”

For more information or to get involved, please contact Mark Medlicott at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Process for Cricket Indoor Net Hire / Use:

For bookings procedures read below!!

1. Net availability times for bookings can be viewed on the calendar.
2. A PRE- BOOKING MUST BE MADE by contacting Mark Medlicott 027 269 8654 or Taine Cordell-Hull on 0273735097
3. ** Please note 1 hour minimum booking required $20.00 per lane per hour.
4. When booking confirmed
   1. The keys can be picked up from reception at the EA Networks Centre, 20 River Terrace, Ashburton.
   2. Please sign in book at EA Centre
   3. On arrival at Nets please sign book here as well for H&S requirements
   4. At the end of your net session, please return the key to the EA networks Centre and sign in book the return of keys.
5. Payment must be made to Mid Canterbury Cricket - Bank Account Number: ANZ 06-0837-0343830-00 - Please reference your name and `net hire` in online payments.  

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