The formats of BWC competitions are summarised below.
| Harris Shield | Kirsten Pike Plate | Rebecca McCoombes Cup |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Player Age | U15 | Open | |
| Intended Target Group | Skilled U15 players. | Keen players aged 15+ looking for a second game. Players preferring shorter games played in the evening. | Skilled/aspiring players not playing grade cricket. |
| Team Composition | Any clubs can nominate | ||
| No. of players | 9 | ||
| Days played | Friday, Saturday, some Mondays | Sunday | |
| Time of Day | Evening (occasional Saturday daytime games) | Afternoon | |
| Format | T20 | OD35 | |
| Rules | BWC Cricket Competition Rules | ||
| Ball | Pink 142g 4-piece ball (Kookaburra Senator or equivalent). | Pink 142g 4-piece ball (same specification as premier women’s second grade). | |
| Season | 13 rounds + finals, split (Oct- Dec and Jan-Mar) | ||
| Finals | Semi + Final | ||
| Season 2023-24 Dates | Oct 6/7 – Nov 24/25 (8 rounds) Jan 26/27 – Mar 1/2 (6 rounds) Semis Mar 8/9 Finals Mar 15/16 Reserve Mar 22/23 | Oct 13/14/16 – Nov 24/25/27 (6 rounds) Final Dec 1/2/4 Reserve Mar 8/9/11 | Oct 8 – Nov 26 (8 rounds) Jan 28 – Mar 03 (6 rounds) Semis March 10 Final Mar 17 Reserve Mar 24 |