Junior Cricket
Our philosophy is to provide a fun, safe environment where all boys and girls can focus on developing their cricket skills and love for the game, while making sure everyone gets a fair go no matter what level they are.
Swanbourne Cricket Club proudly offers Junior Cricket programs covering:
Woolworths Cricket Blast
- Junior Blasters – Boys and girls aged 5 to 7
- Master Blasters – Boys and girls aged 7 to 10
Junior Cricket - Age Group
Mixed Junior Age Group Cricket - Multiple Teams per Age Group
- Year 4 (formerly Under 10s)
- Year 5 (formerly Under 11s)
- Year 6 (formerly Under 12s)
- Year 7 (formerly Under13s)
Junior Blaster Information
What: Junior Blast (K – Y1)
When: Friday Evenings 5pm – 6pm
Friday 20 October -> Friday 8 December (8 weeks in Term 4)
Where: Swanbourne Cricket Club – Allen Park, Swanbourne
- Recommended for kids aged 5-7 of all skills and abilities
- 60 minutes of fun each session
- Participate in skill development activities and modified games
- Make new friends and learn new skills including catching, throwing and teamwork
- All kids get their own Blasters Pack and wear the colours of their favourite Big Bash heroes
- Parents join in the fun!
- All equipment supplied
Master Blaster Information
What: Junior Blast (Y2 – Y3)
When: Friday Evenings 5pm – 6pm
Friday 20 October -> Friday 8 December (8 weeks in Term 4)
Plus 2 sessions in February using Stage 1 Junior Format rules (real cricket with pads, helmets and using a Softa ball) to give the kids a feel for Age Group cricket in the following summer season
Where: Swanbourne Cricket Club – Allen Park, Swanbourne
- 60 minutes of action each session
- Skills development and fast-paced cricket games
- For kids with basic cricket skills who can bowl with a straight arm over 14 metres
- Every kid gets a chance to bat, bowl and field
- Wear the colours of your favourite Big Bash heroes in your choice of coloured player cap
- Make new friends or organise a group to play together
- All equipment supplied, parents join in the fun
Junior Age Group Cricket Information
What: Year 4 (formerly Under 10s), Year 5 (formerly Under 11s),
Year 6 (formerly Under 12s) and Year 7 (formerly Under 13s) Boys & Girls Teams
When: Summer Season mid October to end March (16 games)
Where: Our home ground are Allen Park, Swanbourne Reserve and Swanbourne Primary School. We play against Scarborough, Wembley and Claremont-Nedlands (local competition only).
Please Note – AGE GROUP CUT OFF – New from Season 2022/23
Your child will play in the age group based on their current school year at the start of the season (ie school year in October).
- Perfect for girls & boys aged 8+ years (year 3s play in the year 4 comp)
- For kids with basic cricket skills
- Play real games of cricket (Softa ball, pads and helmets supplied)
- We offer professional coaching support for parent coaches and helpers
- Team kit equipment provided – just bring your cricket whites
- Fun and active, outdoors in the fresh air
- There are less players on the field = more action for players
- Shorter pitch lengths & boundaries = more action and supports improved skill development
- Shorter game time = games last 2 hours and are played on Saturday mornings
- More fun with their friends!