What’s happening?
Redlands Tigers have been promoted into the Girls Under 16 competition for the 2025/26 season, completing the full lineup of all 12 Premier Clubs now competing in Women’s Premier Cricket.
Why it matters
This marks a new era for Queensland Premier Cricket, highlighting the rapid growth and long-term sustainability of Women’s cricket in South-East Queensland. The inclusion of all 12 clubs ensures more young women have access to elite development pathways and a strong, competitive league.
By the numbers
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12 Premier Clubs will now compete in the Girls Under 16 competition.
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Redlands’ promotion follows Toombul’s addition in April 2025.
Zoom in
Redlands’ promotion is the result of years of strategic work through their Female Development Plan, which has laid a foundation for sustainable growth of the women’s game in the Bayside region.
Queensland Cricket’s Head of Elite Cricket Operations, Nick Stuart, said: “Redlands has demonstrated strong growth in the development of young players and pathways within the Bayside region, as well as the stability of female cricket leaders guiding their program.”
“This next step is really exciting for their region and reflects the club’s dedication and willingness to engage with their Female Action Plan journey.”
Club President Sean Lloyd expressed the club’s pride: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be promoted to Women’s Premier Cricket. This milestone is a huge achievement for our club and an important step towards expanding opportunities for young female cricketers across our region.”
Redlands also has infrastructure plans underway to further support the growth of female cricket: “As part of our Female Development Plan, we have plans with the Queensland Government to deliver a new change room facility at Ron Field Oval and install game lighting at Peter Burge Oval, which will support the sustainable growth of female cricket in the future.”
Zoom out
The full complement of 12 clubs signals the strengthening of Women’s cricket in Queensland. It offers young female athletes more opportunities and demonstrates that the sport’s growth is being matched with well-structured pathways and infrastructure investment.
Local impact
Young female cricketers in the Bayside region will now have greater opportunities to participate in Premier Cricket, supported by enhanced facilities and development programs through Redlands Tigers’ Female Development Plan.
What to look for next?
Watch for Redlands Tigers’ debut in the expanded 12-team Girls Under 16 competition during the 2025/26 season and progress updates on the club’s new change room and lighting projects.
