General Manager: Tim Richards

Tim started with the Manawatū Cricket Association as General Manager in 2022 after previously working for the MCA as Junior Cricket Coordinator from 2014-16. Tim is the person to talk to about the association finances, including sponsorship opportunities and fundraising events. He will also be the person to talk to about the day to day operations of the association.

Email: gm@mca.org.nz

Phone: 06 354 2498 | 027 8791951

Competitions & Pathway Facilitator: Cole Freeman

Cole has started at Manawatū Cricket Association as the Competitions and Pathway Facilitator after previously working in the role of Youth Cricket Coordinator.

Cole oversees the representative & development programmes, senior club cricket, twilight cricket, and is the superuser for PlayHQ. 

Email: cole@mca.org.nz

Phone: 06 354 2498 | 027 882 3419

Coach Development and Programmes Lead: Bjorn Dix

Bjorn joined the team at Manawatū Cricket as the Coach Development & Programmes Lead at the start of the 2023/24 season. While supporting and growing coaches across the region via Manawatū Cricket and New Zealand Cricket initiatives is a priority, Bjorn will also oversee our programmes and work closely with other staff to ensure we are providing the best opportunities for our participants. 

Email: bjorn@mca.org.nz

Phone: 06 354 2498 | 022 198 4800

Kaiārahi Rangatahi Youth Cricket Coordinator: Logan Hey

Logan started at MCA in the Kaiārahi Rangatahi Youth Cricket Coordinator role at the start of 2023/2024 season.

Logan grew up playing cricket and coming through secondary school cricket before being part of the summer squad of coaches for 2 summers prior to starting role with MCA, which set him up well for the job. 

For the 25/26 season Logan will be leading all Junior Cricket, Secondary Cricket, and also in school programs in the Manawatu Region.

Email: Logan@mca.org.nz

Phone: 06 354 2498 | 021 101 6409