About Us
Swannanoa Cricket Club has been a proud part of the Swannanoa community since 1884, providing opportunities for players of all ages to enjoy the game of cricket in a welcoming and competitive environment.
From its early beginnings, the club has played an important role in local sport, fostering a strong sense of community, sportsmanship, and tradition. Generations of players, volunteers, and supporters have contributed to the club's growth and success both on and off the field.
Today, Swannanoa Cricket Club continues to uphold these values while providing quality cricket opportunities for senior and junior players alike. The club remains committed to developing talent, promoting participation, and preserving the rich history that has shaped it into the organisation it is today.
As the club looks to the future, it proudly celebrates its past through its honours boards, archives, and the many people whose dedication has helped build a lasting cricketing legacy in North Canterbury.
Through the Years: The Swannanoa Cricket Club Pavilion
1860's
Horse racing picnic events begin in the Mandeville district, attracting growing crowds from across Canterbury.
1880-1900's
A new totalisator house is constructed at the racecourse to accommodate increasing attendance and betting activity.
1906
The Ohoka and Eyreton Jockey Club becomes a popular racing venue, with special trains transporting racegoers from Christchurch and Oxford to Mandeville.
1910
Changes to gambling legislation and rising compliance costs lead to the decline of many country racing clubs, including the Ohoka and Eyreton Jockey Club.
1924
The former totalisator house is relocated from the Mandeville racecourse to the Swannanoa Domain. The Secretary's Office is moved separately to the Ohoka Domain.
1924-Present day
Known affectionately as the "Old Tote", the building begins a new life as the Swannanoa Cricket Club pavilion, serving generations of players and supporters as a clubhouse and changing facility.
2009
The pavilion undergoes restoration work ahead of Swannanoa Cricket Club's 125th anniversary celebrations.
Today
At more than a century old, the Swannanoa Cricket Club pavilion remains one of North Canterbury's oldest sporting facilities and a unique reminder of the district's rich sporting heritage.
