Junior Cricket at Banyule CC

The junior cricket pathway at Banyule CC provides opportunities for children to enjoy cricket, develop their skills and progress through the age groups in a fun, supportive club environment.

Our pathway begins with Woolworths Cricket Blast, designed to introduce our youngest players to cricket before progressing into junior team cricket. For information about our Cricket Blast program, please select Woolworths Cricket Blast from the Junior Cricket menu or contact bears@banyulecricketclub.com.

Our junior teams play home and away matches across the broader Diamond Valley Cricket Association (DVCA) area, from Heidelberg to Hurstbridge, Eltham to Epping and everywhere in between  

Junior Age Groups

Banyule CC fields junior teams in the DVCA across the following age groups:

Under 9 (U9)
Under 11 (U11)
Under 13 (U13)
Under 15 (U15)
Under 17 (U17)

Players must be under the relevant age on 31 August immediately prior to the commencement of the season. For example, to play U13, a player must be under 13 on 31 August.

Players and parents who are unsure which age group applies are welcome to contact the club for assistance.

Under 9

Our U9 program is the first step into junior team cricket following Cricket Blast.

U9 cricket is non-competitive and played seven-a-side, with the emphasis firmly on participation, enjoyment and developing the fundamental skills of cricket in an encouraging team environment.

Games use modified junior cricket rules and equipment designed to give every player plenty of opportunities to bat, bowl and field while developing their skills and confidence.

U9 matches are played on Sunday mornings.

Under 11

Our U11 teams continue the development of batting, bowling and fielding skills while introducing players to a more structured cricket environment.

U11 cricket is played nine-a-side and marks an important step in a young player’s cricket development – for the first time, out is out!

Players continue to receive plenty of opportunities to be involved in all aspects of the game while developing their understanding of teamwork, match situations and the rules of cricket.

Beginning U11 teams play on Sunday mornings, while second-year U11 teams play on Wednesday evenings.

Under 13

At U13 level, players continue their progression through junior cricket with an increased focus on developing their individual skills, game awareness and understanding of team cricket.

The emphasis remains on development, enjoyment and providing every player with the opportunity to contribute to their team.

U13 matches are played on Friday evenings.

Under 15

Our U15 teams provide players with the opportunity to further develop their cricket as they progress towards the senior levels of the game.

Coaching focuses on improving individual skills, game awareness, teamwork and preparing players for the transition into senior cricket.

U15 matches are played on Friday evenings.

Under 17

U17 cricket is the final stage of the Banyule CC junior pathway and provides an important bridge between junior and senior cricket.

Players are encouraged to continue developing their skills while gaining greater exposure to senior cricket and becoming part of the broader Banyule CC playing group.

Many of our U17 players also have the opportunity to play senior cricket with Banyule CC, subject to available places. This provides valuable experience and helps make the transition from junior to senior cricket a natural part of their development.

U17 matches are played on Friday evenings.

Girls Cricket

Banyule CC is committed to providing opportunities for girls to enjoy cricket, develop their skills and be part of our junior cricket program.

Girls cricket matches are played on Wednesday evenings.

Training & Match Information

Our junior cricket is played across three main match days:

• Wednesday evenings: Girls cricket and second-year U11

• Friday evenings: U13, U15 and U17

• Sunday mornings: U9 and beginning U11

Teams play a combination of home and away matches throughout the DVCA area, with away games taking our teams to clubs across the region, from Heidelberg to Hurstbridge and Eltham to Epping.

Training times are determined according to team and coach availability and will be communicated to players and families prior to the commencement of the season.

Fixtures, venues and match details are confirmed through the DVCA fixture each season.

Registration & Equipment

All new junior players receive a Banyule CC playing shirt and club cap as part of their registration fee.

Players will need to provide their own white cricket pants and abdominal protector (box).

Players are welcome to use their own cricket equipment; however, there is no need for new players to purchase a full kit before getting started. Banyule CC has cricket equipment available for players to use if they don’t have their own, including bats, pads, gloves and helmets.

We want to make it as easy as possible for new players to get involved and enjoy their cricket without needing to purchase a full set of equipment straight away.

Junior Cricket Enquiries

For further information about junior cricket at Banyule CC, please contact:

Steve Pinner
Email: juniors@banyulecricketclub.com
Phone: 0438 585 908

For Woolworths Cricket Blast enquiries, please contact:

Email: bears@banyulecricketclub.com