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YOUR TEAM. FIVE CHALLENGES. ONE NATIONAL LEADERBOARD.

    Our first national team competition. Get 2 to 5 players together, take on five weekly batting challenges from 9 November and chase a place at Finals Weekend. Early bird ends 8 November.

    What isHiTZ Compete?

    HiTZ Compete is the competitive side of HiTZ. Each week there’s a new batting challenge, your team’s best score goes on a national leaderboard, and the top teams meet at Finals Weekend.

    You play in the lanes you already know, at a time that suits you. BatFast tracks every ball, so every score comes with the numbers behind it.

    HiTZ Compete
    Early bird ends 8 November
    SAVE £40
    Last day to save £40 on your team bundle is Sunday 8 November.

    HiTZ CompeteHow it works

    Build a team, take on five weekly challenges and chase a place at Finals Weekend.

    Step 1
    Build your team
    Get 2 to 5 players together. Not everyone has to play every week.
    Step 2
    Play 5 challenges
    A new challenge drops every Monday from 9 November, for five weeks.
    Step 3
    Your best score counts
    Play as often as you like at your local HiTZ. Your best score each week goes on the leaderboard.
    Step 4
    Make the Finals
    Complete all 5 challenges. The top 8 teams head to Finals Weekend in February 2027.

    Choose yourVenue

    Search LocationChoose your venue▼
    Early bird ends 8 November · save £40
    Junior bundle · Under 16s
    £90 £130
    £18 each for a team of 5
    Adult bundle · Over 16s
    £110 £150
    £22 each for a team of 5
    One lead booker
    Whoever buys the bundle books each session and invites the team to every 1-hour slot.
    Register every player
    Each player adds their email in PodPlay before they play, so everyone’s covered.
    Pick the right package
    Under-16s (girls or boys) choose Junior. Over-16s (women or men) choose Adult. If the basket price doesn’t match your age group, you’ve picked the wrong package.
    When to book
    You can book Compete sessions now, for dates from 9 November onwards. Want the same slot every week? Book it now.

    Season 1 · a new one every MondayThe five challenges

    Each one tests a different part of your game, up to 5 overs per player.

    A batter in a HiTZ lane mid-shot
    Powered by BatFast
    Every Ball Tracked
    Wk 19 Nov
    Benchmarking
    How good is your team now? Score as many runs as you can from pressure overs.
    Wk 216 Nov
    Survive and accelerate
    Overs 1–2: control. Overs 3–5: go hard.
    Wk 323 Nov
    Beat the powerplay
    Score as many runs as you can against a powerplay field.
    Wk 430 Nov
    Beat the HiTZ spin
    Score as many runs as you can against a set spin sequence.
    Wk 57 Dec
    Simply 25 overs
    Straight run-scoring. Highest score wins.

    Season 1Key dates

    19 Oct
    Entries open
    Book your team’s 5-hour bundle at your local HiTZ.
    8 Nov
    Early bird ends
    Last day to save £40 on your team bundle.
    9 Nov
    Season starts
    Challenge 1 and the leaderboard go live.
    7 Dec
    Final challenge
    Challenge 5 drops. Bundles on sale until 21 Dec.
    14 Dec – 4 Jan
    Christmas catch up
    Missed a week? Play any challenge you haven’t done yet, or improve a score.
    4 Jan
    Leaderboard cut-off
    Last day to post scores.
    11 Jan
    Finalists announced
    The top teams find out they’re in.
    TBC
    Finals Weekend
    Saturday: Under 16s. Sunday: Over 16s.

    Got a question?FAQs

    About HiTZ Compete
    What is HiTZ Compete?+

    It’s the competitive side of HiTZ. There are five weekly challenges designed by Harry Brook, national leaderboards and a Finals Weekend for the best teams. It turns practice into performance.

    How does it work?+

    Build a team of 2 or more players and buy a 5-hour team bundle. Then play each week’s challenge. Your team’s score goes on the leaderboard each week, and your cumulative score decides who makes Finals Weekend in February.

    When does it run?+

    It starts on 9 November, with a new challenge every Monday for 5 weeks. 4 January is the last day for leaderboard entries.

    Are there prizes?+

    Yes. There’s over £1,000 of cricket goodies up for grabs, including kit, match tickets, HiTZ memberships and a few surprises along the way.

    Teams
    How many players are in a team?+

    Between 2 and 5 players. Not everyone has to play every week.

    How do the age groups work?+

    There are two age groups, Under 16s (Junior) and Over 16s (Adult), each split into female and male. That makes four leaderboards, so every team is ranked against its own group.

    What if I can’t get enough players?+

    Teams can be as small as 2 players. If you need a team, email marketing@hitzcricket.com with your location and we’ll match you up.

    What happens if not all our players are available?+

    A team faces 150 balls in total. With 5 players, that’s 30 balls each. With fewer players, each person faces more balls. Each player faces 2 overs, then swaps with the next player. You need a minimum of 2 players.

    How do I know when to swap?+

    Follow the guided game play in the venue.

    Can players switch teams?+

    No. Players play for the same team every week and can’t switch mid-season.

    Can I play on my own?+

    Yes. Individual players can play the weekly challenges and appear on the venue and national leaderboards. Finals Weekend is for teams only.

    Prices and booking
    What is my team buying?+

    A 5-hour team bundle. Book your 5 hours between 9 November and 28 December. Under-16s (female or male) choose Junior, and Over-16s (women or men) choose Adult. Check the price in your basket: if it doesn’t match your age group, you’ve picked the wrong package.

    How much does it cost?+

    Early bird (until 8 November): Junior £90, Adult £110. General (9 November to 21 December): Junior £130, Adult £150. That’s for the whole team’s 5-hour bundle.

    I’m a HiTZ member. Do I get a discount?+

    Yes. Members get the early bird price all season.

    When can we book?+

    You can book Compete sessions now, for dates from 9 November onwards.

    How do I book?+

    The person who buys the bundle books every session in PodPlay and invites their players to each 1-hour slot. This makes sure scores are counted correctly and saves time on the day.

    Does every player need to register?+

    Yes. Every player is invited and adds their email address in PodPlay before playing, so everyone is covered by our insurance and liability terms.

    Scores and leaderboards
    How does scoring work?+

    Ball tracking cameras in the nets total up your score. Your team’s weekly scores are added together, and the top 8 teams make Finals Weekend in February.

    How do the leaderboards work?+

    Each week a challenge drops and your team submits a score, which is added to that week’s leaderboard automatically. We release a weekly leaderboard and email it to you after your session.

    Does our team name matter?+

    Yes. Enter exactly the same team name every week so all your scores count towards one team.

    What if we miss a week?+

    Teams must complete all 5 challenges to qualify for the Finals. Play whenever suits over the weeks, and use the Christmas catch-up (14 December to 4 January) for any you’ve missed.

    What if there’s a problem with our score?+

    Scores are submitted on an honesty basis, and HiTZ can review session footage and stats to check any score.

    Who goes to Finals Weekend?+

    The top 8 teams qualify for Finals Weekend in February (dates TBC). It’s free to play for qualifying teams, and teams must confirm attendance or their place goes to the next team.

    Are stats and leaderboards in the HiTZ app?+

    Not yet, unfortunately.

    NeedTeammates?

    You need 2 to 5 players to enter. Send this to the people you’d want in your lane.

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