Burnside West Christchurch University Cricket Club or BWCUCC is a New Zealand cricket club that plays at Burnside Park, Christchurch. It is one of the oldest cricket clubs in Christchurch, having been established in 1905.[1]
As of the start of the 2016/17 season the club had 11 adult teams which played in several grades in the Christchurch Metropolitan Cricket Association. The club also had 10 junior Saturday teams in and a Friday night league for younger cricketers (school years 1–3).
The club was established in its current format after West Christchurch Cricket Club merged with University Cricket, and then, subsequently, merged with Burnside Cricket.
A number of the club's players have represented the provincial Canterbury cricket team, with some going on to play internationally for the New Zealand national cricket team
The first meeting of the West Christchurch club was held on 31 August 1905 at Municipal Chambers Building on the corner of Worcester Street and Oxford Terrace, presided over by Canon Hare. The colours of the club were registered as dark and light blue, and the crest was the rampant lion with the raised tail that is still part of the present club's emblem.[2]
Club members who have played international cricket include:
In addition, Arthur Donnelly and Dan Reese were members of the club who had significant administrative roles in New Zealand cricket.