The Woolworths Cricket Blast consists of the Junior Blaster and Master Blaster programs. One of the common questions we get for younger children is: what should my child play?
Woolworths Junior Blaster
Junior Blaster is designed for first-time players ages 5 & 6. Junior Blaster is a skills-based program designed for kids to learn the basic skills of cricket through fun, still-based activities. Participants do not play traditional games. The sessions are designed for small groups to ensure every child gets a go in a fun environment. The sessions run on a Friday afternoon 5.30 to 6.30 at Lionel Watts from October to December. All equipment is provided.
Woolworths Master Blaster
Masters Blasters is a fun, game based social cricket program for boys and girls who have had a bit of exposure to team sport. Participants play 12 overs a side games where every player gets to bat, bowl and field. The game is around 90 minutes in duration and all equipment is supplied. Participants are given a Wakehurst Redbacks shirt when registered. All games are played on Lionel Watts synthetic on a Friday night 5.30 – 7.00pm.
Junior Cricket – Stage 1
Our younger age groups (Under 10 and Under 11) play Cricket Australia (CA) stage 1 format, which is designed to give every player an even amount of time batting and bowling. Teams consist of 7 – 9 players. Matches are played on Saturday mornings in various locations on the Northern Beaches. These matches are all T20 games (i.e., 20 overs per team). The players wear protective clothing (i.e., pads, helmet etc) and play on a shorter pitch with a semi-hard ball. The games duration is 2 hours.
Junior Cricket – Stage 2
The stage 2 (U12s & U13s) format is designed to give every player an even amount of time batting and bowling. Teams consist of 9 – 11 players. Matches are played on Saturday mornings (U13s) and afternoons (U12s) in various locations on the Northern Beaches. These matches are all limited overs games (30 overs per team). The players wear protective clothing (i.e., pads, helmet etc) and play on a shorter pitch with a hard ball (142g). The games generally go for 4 hours.
Junior Cricket – Stage 3
Stage 3 (U14s and up) format is also modified but closer to traditional cricket rules. Teams consist of 11 players. Matches are played on a Saturday mornings in various locations on the Northern Beaches. These matches are all limited overs games (30 overs per team). The players wear proactive clothing (i.e., pads, helmet etc) on a full-size pitch with a hard ball (155g). The games generally go for 4 hours.