The 2018-2019 York Region Athletic Association’s (YRAA’s) Varsity Boys cricket championship is due to begin today (Tuesday, September 25, 2018) with two games scheduled at McCowan Reservoir, Markham, Ontario. This season’s opening games are Middlefield Collegiate Institute versus Bill Crothers Secondary School (SS) and Bill Hogarth SS against Bur Oak SS. Reigning champions, Maple High School, are due to take the field on Wednesday (September 26) against Stephen Lewis SS at Maple Leaf Cricket Club, King City. These six schools comprise the field for this school year’s championship.
The YRAA Varsity Boys Tier 1 championship begins with a round-robin phase where each school plays once against each of the other participating schools. Matches are played to a maximum of 15 overs per innings.
This year’s round-robin phase is due to be completed on Monday, October 15, 2018 when two games are scheduled for McCowan Reservoir. The round-robin phase is usually followed by playoffs to determine the champion school. The YRAA Cricket Playing Regulations allow for the re-scheduling or cancellation of matches in the event of inclement weather. (EN)