Bentleigh Cricket Club runs the most successful and sought after junior cricket programs in the Southern Bayside region.
TEAMS
Kids can start their cricket journey at Bentleigh Cricket Club from the age of 5 with our Cricket Blast program. Click here for more details about Cricket Blast.
Following on from Blasters, our Junior cricket pathway offers:
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Rookies Mixed
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U12 Girls
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U12 Mixed
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U14 Girls
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U14 Mixed
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U15 Boys (turf)
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U16 Mixed
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U17 Girls
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U17 Boys (turf)
With over 140 registered junior players we can offer team options for a wide range of abilities.
WHAT ARE THE AGE GROUPS?
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Under 12's - players must be under the age of 12 by the 1st of September for the coming season. This includes Under 12 Rookies.
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Under 14's - players must be under the age of 14 by the 1st of September for the coming season.
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Under 16's - players must be under the age of 16 by the 1st of September for the coming season.
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Under 17's - players must be under the age of 17 by the 1st of September for the coming season.
* Note that there is some age qualification flexibility in girls playing mixed cricket.
CAN GIRLS PLAY?
Yes, girls are always encouraged to play, and can join our junior mixed teams or our All Girls Comp teams. For further information see our All-Girls Cricket page.
ALL ABILITIES
Bentleigh Cricket Club run a Junior All Abilities cricket program for kids aged 5-18 with disability. Follow this link for more information.
COMPETITION
Our mixed junior teams compete in the SECA competition with our girls teams under the All Girls Cricket Comp (AGCC)
PATHWAYS
Junior players can be selected to trial for representative teams for summer carnivals usually played over the January holiday period. Click the button below for more details on pathways for Juniors at Bentleigh Cricket Club.
TRAINING
Our juniors train at the club usually once a week on a weeknight, depending on the age group of their team.
REGISTRATION
To register, click the Play Cricket button above. All players must be registered to play, and registration can only be completed by paying. Registration should be completed as soon as possible to be enable club planning for the season to take place.
COACHES
Coaches and Team Managers for each team are appointed each season as passionate club volunteers. Your Coach and/or Team Manager will be in contact with you prior to the commencement of each season and continue communications throughout the season. All our coaches are minimum Level 1 Cricket Australia Coaching Accredited and have a current Working with Children Check. Our Team Managers also hold a current Working with Children Check.
ENQUIRIES
Contact our Junior Coordinator
