The Manly Warringah District Cricket Club was founded in 1878.

It is the second oldest existing cricket club in New South Wales.

The club was an inaugural Grade Club in 1893-94 and continues to participate in the Sydney Grade Cricket Competition - the strongest competition of its type in the world.

The Club's home ground and training venue is the picturesque Manly Oval. Manly Oval is the recreational showpiece of the northern beaches and the gateway to Manly. It is also the venue of some memorable encounters over the past century including a match in 1891 with Lord Sheffield's team which included the legendary W.G. Grace and a local Manly team of 22 players.

Built upon strong administration, Manly has only had 13 Presidents throughout its 128 year history, one of whom, Aubrey Oxlade, became Chairman of the Australian Cricket Board (ACB). Another former President, Gary Flowers, is current CEO of the Australian Rugby Union (ARU).

The Club has a successful history and this success has continued over recent seasons, capturing a Third Grade premiership, a Fifth Grade premership, and a 1st Grade T20 Premiership in the last 2 years.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

MWDCC is committed to developing and supporting our players, both on the field, but equally off the field. All players, officials and office bearers are involved in this process.

In this season 2011/12, additional to our outstanding Coaching Panel/Staff, there are numerous initiatives to support and provide development opportunities for players, outside of cricket, including :

- Career Guidance/Support
- Career/Casual Job Opportunities through Members of MWDCC
- Leadership Programmes for Captains/Future Captains of MWDCC
- Mentoring Programmes
- University Scholarship Opportunities
- Overseas Club Playing Links/Opportunities (UK) for 2012.

Contact us to enquire about the above programmes.