The Gillette Cup (Secondary School Boys’ First XI Cup) is a secondary school competition for year nine to thirteen boys. The Gillette Cup began in 1990 and is among the longest-running competitions in secondary school sport. The competition provides the opportunity for players to compete against some of the best school teams in the country with many first-class cricketers and BLACKCAPS having made their name in this tournament. Teams who enter the Gillette Cup begin by playing in term one of the school year within their region against nearby school teams. Teams who are successful through the initial regional rounds then advanced to their regional finals. The six regional winners from around the country are invited to the national finals being held in term four of the school year. The national finals consist of one-day cricket played in a round robin format.

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* Draws https://www.playhq.com/new-zealand-cricket/org/new-zealand-cricket/national-school-tournaments-summer-202223/5f92061e
* Health & Safety Plan https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=da3f9c2d-63b3-4aef-9275-50ed8a82151b
* NZC High Performance Centre Venue Safety Plan https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=5bd95350-e86a-446b-89a6-cc21ac8f5133