Diamond Valley Cricket Association

The JUNIOR way in the DVCA

TYPICAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN CLUBS

General background
- Player age group is based on player's age as of midnight 31 August
- every player must complete a registration form (club based)
- new players must produce and have sighted a birth certificate at first registration
- girls are encouraged to give it a go & see if you enjoy the game
- clubs vary in how many "sides" they can put into the field
- the cutoff for teams is end of October


in2cricket (was MILO Have-A-Go)
Designed as an introductory skill and fun game program to prepare both boys and girls for Junior Cricket.
Aimed at children between the ages of 5-8 years, on Friday nights.
Each particpant receives a kit on registration which includes a bat, cap and giveaways.
Commencement date is usually in early November and program runs for 10-12 weeks (approx 1 hour per session)
There is a break for Christmas School Holidays.

Under 12 Modified & Development Competition
Designed as the next step up from "in2cricket" (was Milo cricket).
Ideal for children between the ages of 7 up to 12 years old.
Softer balls used, smaller boundaries & Friday night games (daylight saving) against other club sides.
Games run from 5.10pm till 8.00pm with all participants guaranteed to bat and bowl.


Under 12 Competition (level 1 and level 2)
Ideal for children with ‘some’ cricket ability or kids that have progressed through the modified & development competitions. Traditional cricket rules employed with all kids guaranteed to bat and bowl.
Ideal for kids in age bracket ranging from 10 to 12 years old.
Also Friday night games (daylight saving commences) against other cricket sides.
Games run from 5.10pm till 8.00pm.


Under 14 & 16 Competition
Traditional cricket rules employed.
Games played on Saturday mornings between 8.45am to 11.45am.


Ground details
Home games played at designated home grounds for clubs but all games played within the Diamond Valley district.

Training details
Varies by age group and between clubs

Registration fees
Varies between clubs.

Further information
For further details contact your nearest club
For general enquiries contact the junior administrator. 


 
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