JUNIOR CRICKET

Junior cricket is the next step for kids who are ready to advance their cricket skills through organised games. The junior cricket pathway nurtures their passion, builds their confidence, allowing them to create lifelong memories.

Come Play Junior Cricket at Sri Lankan Sports Club!

OUR STRATEGIC GOAL

SLSC promotes inclusiveness and good sportsmanship. Our coaches and managers are committed to ensuring players have a fun cricketing experience and have opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

KEY DATES

9/16 Nov- Season starts

14/15 Dec – Last playing day before Christmas

25/26 Jan – Cricket season resumes

29/30 Mar – Last playing day for the season

PLAYING GRADES

Year 2

Players in a team : 8
Game details : Saturday 8.30am -9.30am
Ball type : Soft ball
Format : 12 overs per side
Pitch type : Dual Pitch
Opponents: Against other clubs in Wellington.

Dual pitch is where two pitches are used and both teams bat and bowl at the same time so all kids are involved and there is no down time.

Year 3

Players in a team : 8
Game details : Saturday 8.30am -9.30am
Ball type : Soft ball
Format : 12 overs per side
Pitch type : Dual Pitch
Opponents: Against other clubs in Wellington.

Dual pitch is where two pitches are used and both teams bat and bowl at the same time so all kids are involved and there is no down time.

Year 4

Players in a team : 8
Game details : Saturday 8.30am -10.30am
Ball type : Soft ball
Format : 12 overs per side
Pitch type : Single Pitch (14m length)
Opponents: Against other clubs in Wellington.

All teams will bowl their overs from the same end to speed the game up. In year 4, players bat in pairs for a set amount of overs and dismissals will result in a loss of runs, rather than a player being dismissed.

Year 5

Players in a team : 8
Game details : Saturday 8.30am -10.30am or 11am -1pm.
Ball type : Hard ball
Format : 20 overs per side
Pitch type : Single Pitch (16m length)
Opponents: Against another club in Wellington.

In each innings, 10 overs are to be bowled consectutively from one end, before there is a change of end. The remaining 10 overs are bowled consecutively from that end in order to speed the game up.

Year 6

Players in a team : 8
Game details : Saturday 8.30am -10.30am or 11am -1pm.
Ball type : Hard ball
Format : 20 overs per side
Pitch type : Single Pitch (16m length)
Opponents: Against another club in Wellington.

Some gear is provided including a club playing shirt, and the team kit bag includes required pads and helmets that can be shared.

GIRLS Year 5-8

Players in a team : 8
Game details : Sunday 1pm -4pm
Ball type : Soft ball Format : 16 overs per side
Pitch type : Single Pitch (16m length)
Opponents: Against another club in Wellington.

All players bowl two overs and bat as a pair for four overs no matter how many times they are dismissed.

PLAYING FEES

Fees for the 2024/25 season

Years 2-7 – $120 per child
Years 5-8 Girls – $120 per child

GENERAL

Most gear is provided including a club playing shirt and a team bag.
Teams generally have a coached practice after school/early evening once a week. Practice venue to be confirmed.
There may be some Sunday play for some hardball grades in the weeks leading up to Christmas due to lack of Pitch availability.