Junior Cricket – Stage 1
Our younger age groups (Under 10 and Under 11) play 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 a Saturday morning in various locations on the Northern Beaches. These matches are all T20 games (i.e., 20 overs per team). The players wear proactive clothing (i.e., pads, helmet etc) on a shorter pitch with a semi-hard ball. Games go for 2 hours.
Junior Cricket – Stage 2
Stage 2 (U12s & U13s) format is designed to give every player an even amount of time batting and bowling. Teams consist of 9 players. Matches are played on a Saturday morning (U13s) and in the afternoons (U12s) 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 shorter pitch with a hard ball (142g). Games generally go for 2 hours.
Junior Cricket – Stage 3
Stage 3 (U14s and up) format is also modified but closer to traditional ricket 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). Games generally go for