South Australian Cricket Association

The South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) is the peak body for the sport of cricket in South Australia. The association runs Adelaide Oval and the Southern Redbacks based in Adelaide, South Australia. SACA is the controlling body for the South Australian Grade Cricket League.

Introduction

The South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) was formed in 1871 and is the state Cricket body in South Australia. It administers the Grade club cricket competition - the South Australian Grade Cricket League - and the West End Southern Redbacks, South Australia's first-class cricket team.

SACA's stated aim is to promote and develop the game of cricket in South Australia. The SACA has a membership base of more than 16,500 financial members and an elected Board who govern the activities of the Association.

outh Australian Grade Cricket League

The SAGCL is the state (metro Adelaide) cricket league of South Australia. The league administers structured competitions ranging from SACA’s Ray Sutton Shield competition for Under 12’s through to the XXXX Gold A Grade competition.

Clubs

There are 13 clubs in the SACA Grade cricket competition. All clubs field four senior teams and 12 of the clubs (University being the notable exception) have four junior teams competing in regular weekend competitions.

Adelaide Cricket Club (Buffalos)

Northern Districts Cricket Club (Jets)

Southern Districts Cricket Club (Stingrays)

Glenelg Cricket Club (Seahorses)

Sturt Cricket Club (Blues)

Kensington Cricket Club (Browns)

West Torrens Cricket Club (Eagles)

Woodville Cricket Club (Peckers)

Prospect Cricket Club (Pirates)

East Torrens Cricket Club (Reds)

Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club (Bulls)

Port Adelaide Cricket Club (Magpies)

University Cricket Club (Blacks)

External links

* [http://www.cricketsa.com.au/ Website]