Clarence District Cricket Club
Junior Cricket at CDCC
We offer cricket programs at Clarence for boys and girls of all ages. Starting with our blast program for 5-10 year olds, young cricketers can progress to Hurricanes Junior League Stage 1 and 2, into Under 14s, Under 16s and Under 18s before entering senior cricket. Click here to download the Junior Information Sheet
Woolworths Cricket Blast
Cricket Blast is for children aged 5-10 of all skill levels. The objective of the program is to have them ready to play Stage 1 Cricket.
A three level curriculum has been developed. In each session there are two skill focus areas for participants, with activities relevant to these skills. Each activity will be modified to accommodate the varying skill levels of the participants in the program. During the registration process, parents can indicate the level of previous experience to help group participants into 3 levels.
Level 1: Focused on developing fundamental movement skills and social skills through play. Blasters will participate in games that help them learn foundational skills such as bowling and hitting a moving ball. Participants will spend 75% of the time in fun skill-based activities and 25% of the time playing cricket matches in small teams.
Level 2: Explore and develop basic cricket skills cricket skills. Participants develop and master basic cricket skills such as bowling with a straight arm and hitting the ball on both sides of the wicket. Participants will spend 75% of the time in fun skill-based activities and 25% of the time playing cricket matches in small teams.
Level 3: Get ready to move into junior cricket. Participants spend time practising specific cricket skills. They will spend the majority of the sessions in small, fun cricket game scenarios. Participants will spend 25% of the time in fun skill-based activities and 75% of the time playing cricket matches in small teams.
Cost: $99 per participant.
Length: 8-week program on Wednesdays
Date: November 1st - December 20th 2023
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm at Kangaroo Bay Oval - TBC
Participant packs and online store:
Participants have the choice of 3 different packs as well as additional add-ons at an extra price.
Starter pack: Bat, ball, bucket hat, shirt.
Progression pack: Swing ball, ball on a string, sticky wickets, shirt.
Match day pack: Carry bag, plastic drink bottle, clappers, cap, shirt.
Game Day Pilot Program
Given the Blast program changes this season, we are mindful of where that leaves our Master Blaster participants from last season.
They may feel that joining Blast is a step backwards in their development, but they might not be ready for Stage 1. We want to provide an option that meets their skill level, which will lead to a positive program experience.
Structure:
2x4 week program in Term 4 (November-December) and Term 1 (February-March)
This allows for greater flexibility of participants. Participants that sign up for the first program can transition into Stage 1, or choose to join the second program. It also gives a transition opportunity to participants from Level 3 Blast.
Dates: Friday 17th November - Friday 8th December
Time: Friday Afternoons 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Venue: TBC but Eastern Shore
Target Ages: 8-10 year olds
Team numbers: 6-8 per team
Pricing model: $39 per participant
Participants will receive a pack with shoulder bag, stress ball and drink bottle.
Rules to be confirmed closer to start date.
Hurricanes Junior League Programs
Hurricanes Junior League Stage 1:
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Pitch cricket for kids under 12 as at 31 August 2023
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There is an expectation that kids have completed at least one season of blast cricket in the past, although this is not essential.
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Participants should be able to bowl overarm on a 16 metre length pitch
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Registration Cut-off 1/10/23
Hurricanes Junior League Stage 1 Girls:
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Pitch cricket for girls under the age of 12 as at 31 August 2023
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It is preferable that girls have completed a season in the Blast program, but not essential
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Participants should be able to bowl overarm on a 16 metre length pitch
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Registration Cut-off 1/10/23
Hurricanes Junior League Programs
Hurricanes Junior League Stage 2:
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Pitch cricket for kids under 12 as at 31 August 2023
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There is an expectation that participants have completed a season of HJL Stage 1.
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Participants should be able to bowl overarm on an 18 metre length pitch
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Registration Cut-off 1/10/23
Hurricanes Junior League Under 14 Boys (Sunday)
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Pitch cricket for boys under the age of 14 as at 31 August 2023
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There is an expectation that kids have a sound understanding of the basic skills and rules of cricket.
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Participants should be able to bowl overarm on an 18 metre length pitch
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Registration Cut-off 1/10/23