Milo In2 Cricket

Frequently Asked Questions For Season 2011 / 2012

How do I register my child for the MILO Have-A-Go program?

Parents can register one of two ways this season; online or in person at our registration day.  

To register online, just click here and follow the online instructions.  Our registration centre is Bentleigh.

If you do register online, we encourage you to attend the registration day to pick up your Milo pack.

Please note that the Club does NOT accept online payment.  Information on how to pay is below.

What if I can't register online?

Don’t worry, you can register in person at the Registration Day, which is on the Saturday the 29th of October at 10:00am at the Bentleigh Recreational Reserve, or at anytime throughout the 12 week program.

What happens if it rains on the day of the first session?

Please come if it rains on the day of the first session. Further information will be provided in Week 1 so it's important you come along, no matter how the weather is. Your instructors will tell you at this session what to do if it rains in other weeks.

What are the dates for the program and how long does each session go for?

The program runs for 12 weeks, six sessions before Christmas and six after.  

All sessions are one hour and start at 6:00pm and go to 7:00pm.

The first session is on Friday the 4th of November 2011 and then every Friday after this until Friday the 9th of December 2011 where we brake for Christmas.

We then resume for the first session after the Christmas brake on Friday the 20th of January 2012 and go through until Friday the 24th of February 2012. 

How old does my child have to be to participate?

The program is for girls and boys aged between 5 - 10 years old.

What ability is the program aimed at?

Have-A-Go is for boys and girls of all abilities from beginners to the more experienced. The aim is to have fun, make friends, learn new games and skills in cricket (catching, throwing, hitting and running) and enjoy sport. The skills you learn will transfer over to many different sports as well as games ideals and learning to play as a team.

What if I am too old for the Milo program or I want to move onto playing junior cricket?

We have an excellent junior program and offer an Under 12 modified team for kids just starting out in junior cricket.  Details about our junior program, including the modified team, can be found on the Juniors page of our website.

How safe is the program?

The weekly lesson plans for the Have-A-Go program have been carefully written by Cricket Australia and the program is supported by the Australian Sports Commission. Each venue has been selected for its suitability to be used for this type of program.

Our program is run by a Cricket Australia Level 1 Accredited coach and we are fully insured.

If you have a medical and/or a physical condition that may require you needing assistance during the program, make sure you tell us on the form when you register. This way, we know who you are and can ensure our staff are there to help you if you need it.

How much is it?

It’s $65 per child.

How can I pay?

Payment can be made by cheque (payable to Bentleigh Cricket Club), cash or credit card.  We do not accept online payments.

When do I pay?

You can pay at the registration day or at the first session.

What do I get for joining this program?

What do I wear to Milo In2 Cricket?

This season all participants are supplied with a Milo Cricket Shirt, so it is suggested that this is worn as well as other clothing suitable for playing sport. Remember to be Sun Smart!

Can parents / guardian help?

Yes.  Parents / guardian are encouraged to come along and help.  The involvement of parents is a key part of the programs success.

For more information click here.