After years of dedicated service to community cricket, Metropolitan Junior Community Cricket (MJCC) Chair Margie Oldfield has stepped down from the role, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of leadership, innovation and inclusion.
Margie Oldfield's Lasting Legacy on Junior Cricket
A long-time volunteer and advocate for junior cricket, Margie's contribution to the game spans several roles across the cricket community. At Wembley Districts Junior Cricket Club, she has served as Girls Coordinator, President and Inclusion Coordinator, helping to drive participation and create welcoming environments for young cricketers and their families.
In 2018, Margie established Team Connect, further demonstrating her passion for building connections and opportunities through sport. Her commitment to community cricket was recognised when she was elected Chair of the then Central Junior Cricket Council (CJCC) in July 2020.
One of Margie's most significant achievements came through leading the transition from the CJCC to the Metropolitan Junior Community Cricket (MJCC). The transformation brought together seven metropolitan associations under a single governing body, streamlining and modernising junior cricket administration while maintaining a strong focus on inclusion, participation and volunteer support.
Under Margie's leadership, the MJCC has become recognised as a leader in community sport governance. The organisation aligned its operations with the Australian Sports Governance Standards, increased board training in sports integrity and governance, and continued to strengthen member engagement while driving participation growth across a range of demographics.
The success of that work was reflected nationally, with the MJCC named Cricket Australia's Community Cricket Association of the Year in both 2024/25 and 2025/26.
Margie's influence extends well beyond governance. She has been a passionate advocate for growing opportunities for girls and women in cricket and played an important role in the shift from traditional age groups to school year-based junior competitions, helping create a more accessible and participant-focused experience for families.
Her outstanding contribution to sport has been recognised through numerous awards, including Cricket Australia's National Volunteer of the Year award in 2016/17, WA Community Cricket's Metropolitan Volunteer of the Year (Female) in both 2016/17 and 2019/20, the Burt Volunteer of the Year Award in 2021, and SportsWest's Community Sport Volunteer of the Year in 2024.
WA Cricket General Manager Community Cricket, Jo Davies, paid tribute to Margie's impact on the game.
"Margie has made an extraordinary contribution to community cricket over many years, both at club level and through her leadership of the MJCC. The transition from the CJCC to the MJCC was one of the most significant governance changes in metropolitan junior cricket, and her leadership throughout that process was instrumental.
"From growing opportunities for girls and women in cricket to championing modern governance practices, Margie has helped shape a stronger, more inclusive future for junior cricket, leaving a legacy that will benefit the game for many years to come."
As she steps down from the Chair position, WA Cricket thanks Margie for her dedication, leadership and service to community cricket. Her contribution has helped shape the experiences of countless young players, volunteers and families, and the positive impact of her work will continue to be felt across the cricket community for years to come.