The Sydney Shires Cricket Competition was founded in 1923 and is managed by the Sydney Cricket Association. The competition consists of 13 clubs from across Sydney who each field a team in the five grades that make up the Shires Club Championship. All competitions are played on turf pitch grounds with matches beginning in late-September and continue until the Finals are played on the last weekend in March. Clubs also field a team in the Frank Gray Shield competition for players under the age of 24 years which is played on Sundays.