Junior Cricket Soft Ball Grade Options
Looking for a summer sport for the kids? We have options and teams for boys and girls of all abilities from age 4 to 9 years of age (up to school Year 4). New players are always welcome. Check out our grade teams below.
1. Smash Play (Have-a-Go Cricket)
This programme teaches kids an introduction to the 3 basic facets of cricket being bowling, batting and fielding, whilst having some fun in the process!
- Eligibility: Age 4 – 7 years (up to School Year 2)
- Dates: Wednesday’s during school terms. Start date 23rd October 2024.
- Duration: 45 minutes, 6 sessions per term
- Times: two options – 4pm or 5pm
- Location: Halswell Domain
2. Soft Ball Cricket Grades
These are all team-based grades that play on a Saturday morning, with a training during the week. The aims of our soft ball cricket grades are as follows:
- Guaranteed Participation – all players will bat, bowl, field and wicket keep in every match.
- Fun – with an emphasis on cricket skills development
- Maximum involvement – games are fast paced and action packed
- Positive attitudes and behaviour
2.1 Kiwi Cricket
- Eligibility: School Years 1 and 2
- Teams: 6-a-side
- Equipment: Plastic bats and a soft plastic ball
- Innings: 12 overs per team
- Pitch length: 12 metres
- Game Days: Mainly Saturday at 9.30am (with the occasional game on other days)
- Game Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Training: One training session during the week (set by the coach for each team so days and times vary)
2.2 School Year 3 Cricket
- Teams: 8-a-side
- Equipment: Wooden bats and a plastic Incredi-ball
- Innings: 16 overs per team
- Pitch length: 14 metres
- Game Days: Mainly Saturday at 9.00am (with the occasional game on other days)
- Game Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Training: One training session during the week (set by the coach for each team so days and times vary)
2.3 School Year 4 Cricket
- Teams: 8-a-side
- Equipment: Wooden bats and a plastic Incredi-ball
- Innings: 16 overs per team
- Pitch length: 14 metres
- Game Days: Mainly Saturday at 9.00am (with the occasional game on other days)
- Game Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Training: One training session during the week (set by the coach for each team so days and times vary)
3. School Year 5/6 Softball Grade Pilot
In Term 4 Canterbury Cricket are piloting a new grade for kids in Years 5 and 6 at school, who are brand new to cricket or are not ready for hardball. This grade will run on Fridays. It will use a softer ball and does not require any protective equipment. If you are interested in this grade, please get in touch with us first so we can ensure it is the right fit for your child.
- Teams: 8-a-side pairs cricket
- Format: 16 overs per team, rules will the same as Year 4
- Equipment: Wooden bats
- Game Days: Fridays between 4.30-6.30pm
- Game Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Training: Once during the week, optional.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.
