About CricketWest
Unifying senior community cricket across Perth
CricketWest supports and coordinates senior community cricket across the Perth metropolitan region. As the peak body for four major associations, it provides consistent governance, competition structure, and representative opportunities through the CricketWest Cup and aligned policies. With a proud tradition of local cricket dating back over 150 years, CricketWest plays a vital role in strengthening the future of the game from grassroots to representative level.
Our Purpose
To support member associations and clubs by providing unified governance, access to shared resources, and a strong representative cricket pathway ensuring the game is played safely, inclusively, and with integrity across Western Australia.
Our Member Associations
CricketWest brings together four major associations that form the backbone of senior community cricket across metropolitan Perth. Each association carries a rich history, a strong club network, and a shared passion for growing the game at a grassroots level.
North Suburban Community Cricket Association
Perth Swan Cricket Association
South Metropolitan Cricket Association
West Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Association
Our Story
Explore the milestones that have shaped CricketWest. Each achievement reflects our commitment to cricket in Western Australia.
The Roots of Suburban Cricket
1900s
Cricket has been played across Perth for over 150 years from early matches on the Esplanade to competitions stretching from the escarpment to the coast, and north and south of the CBD. Over the decades, formats evolved through turf, carpet, matting and malthoid pitches, laying the groundwork for the suburban cricket landscape we know today.
The Metropolitan Cricket Executive is Formed
Between 1947 and 1983, inter-association games were played under the WA Cricket Union. In June 1983, the WACA Cricket Council approved the formation of the Metropolitan Cricket Executive (MCE). Representatives from 10 associations launched the Metropolitan Cup, with South Suburban winning the inaugural title. MCE also fielded combined Metropolitan XIs in WACA’s Toyota Cup and Shell Colts, funded by the Cricket Council.
Push for Funding & Independence
2003–2004
By the early 2000s, associations were frustrated with limited access to infrastructure funding. In 2003, MCE formally requested a Peak Body Review. A delegation of all five association presidents met with the Minister for Sport, Bob Kucera, in April 2004. Following his advice, a restructure was voted on, and MCE became an incorporated body in May 2004 to independently pursue funding opportunities.
CricketWest is Officially Established
In August 2004, MCE was officially renamed CricketWest, with a new constitution, executive committee of five presidents, and a formal match committee structure. By November, CricketWest had opened a bank account, set common rules, standardised umpire fees, and secured $50,000 in game development funding and $19,000 for representative competitions. It also gained the ability to seek sponsorships (e.g. Kookaburra).
CricketWest Cup
The CricketWest Cup is the flagship representative competition that brings together the best players from each association. Played across multiple divisions, Seniors, Veterans, Colts, and Women, the Cup showcases the strength and depth of community cricket in Perth. Matches are played in a T20 format, attracting strong crowds and offering a clear pathway to higher-level cricket.
Governance & Structure
CricketWest is governed by an executive committee consisting of the Presidents from each member association. It operates with a central Match Committee, shared competition policies, standardised rules, and cross-association collaboration. The structure ensures fairness, reduces duplication, and allows community clubs to focus on the game.
Our Sponsors
