The NESC SCIO (formerly Aberdeenshire Cricket Association) has been the governing body for cricket played in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire since 1884. There are currently 21 clubs fielding 26 teams in 3 grades.
The NESC Grade 1 is the top domestic league for the region and runs throughout the summer with 10 teams playing 40 over cricket home and away.
As a minimum the teams finishing bottom of Grades 1 and 2 will be relegated with the winners of Grades 2 and 3 being promoted.
