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:
Junior Cricket - Age Group (Y3-Y8)
Mixed Junior Age Group Cricket - Multiple Teams per Age Group
Saturday and Sunday options for Year 3/4 and Year 5 teams
- Year 3/4 (formerly Under 10s)
- Year 5 (formerly Under 11s)
- Year 6 (formerly Under 12s)
- Year 7 (formerly Under13s)
- Year 8 (formerly Under14s)
Junior Age Group Cricket Information
What: Junior cricket adopting the Cricket Australia junior pathway
Who: Mixed, Boys & Girls Teams
When: Summer Season mid October to mid March (14 games, Xmas break, finals)
2024/25 Season Dates: R1 12 October, Xmas break 10 Dec - 31 Jan, R14 8 March
Where: Our home grounds are Allen Park, Swanbourne Reserve, Swanbourne Primary School, Harvey Field (Cott) and new this year, City Beach Primary. We play against locals clubs and don't travel far (North Freo to Scarborough corridor).
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).
Why:
- 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 in Stage 1 for Y3/4/5 with pads and helmets supplied)
- We offer professional coaching support for parent coaches and helpers
- Team kit equipment provided – just bring your cricket whites (available for purchase from the club and at registration)
- 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 or Sunday mornings
- More fun with their friends!
Got some more questions? Check our FAQ here or email the Junior Registrar.