Coed Cricket Varsity

The cricket team is a spring sport. The season starts March 1st.

Mr. Wozniak has been the cricket coach since 2014. Newtown has made the playoffs 8 years and made it to the semifinal's in 2025.

1. Focus on Development:
Our primary goal is to help each player develop their skills, knowledge, and love for cricket. We emphasize learning and improvement over winning alone.

2. Teamwork and Respect:
Cricket is a team sport that teaches us the value of cooperation, communication, and respect—for teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials.

3. Sportsmanship:
We play with integrity and fairness, valuing respect and humility whether we win or lose. Good behavior on and off the field is a reflection of our character.

4. Fun and Passion:
Cricket should be enjoyable. We encourage enthusiasm, passion, and a positive attitude in all players, making the experience memorable and rewarding.

5. Discipline and Commitment:
Success requires dedication, effort, and responsibility. Players are encouraged to commit to regular practice, maintain discipline, and support their teammates.

6. Inclusivity and Opportunity:
Everyone interested in cricket should have the opportunity to participate, learn, and contribute regardless of skill level or background.

7. Lifelong Learning:
Cricket teaches life lessons—patience, strategy, resilience, and leadership—that extend beyond the game. We aim to build not only cricketers but confident, respectful young people.

PSAL Student-Athlete Eligibility Rules

The 5+1 Rule - A student-athlete must pass five credit-bearing courses + Physical Education on the most recent report card. Credit-bearing courses taken in night school and summer school are included.

The 10-Credit Rule - A student-athlete must accumulate a minimum of 10 credits, NOT including physical education, in the two terms prior to the eligibility evaluation period (all credits accumulated in night school and summer school are included). The evaluation of the 10-credit rule begins when a student enters their third term of high school.

GPA (Grade Point Average) Requirement - A student-athlete must achieve a minimum GPA of 65 on their most recent report card or transcript.

Attendance Requirements: A student-athlete must maintain a minimum of 90% school attendance in each marking period. The 90% attendance requirement is not cumulative