Question 1

What age groups do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We cater to junior players across multiple age groups: the Cricket Blast introductory skills (ages 5-7) and entry-level game programs (Under 8/9) through to competitive junior teams (Under 10 to Under 17). We also have two senior/adult teams who play in a local park cricket competition.A player’s age at midnight on 31st August is used to determine their cricket age group. For example, if a player turns 7 on or before 31st August they will be in U8, if they turn 8 on or before 31st August they will be in U9, and so on.We recommend players are placed in their correct age groups, however, there is some flexibility. For example, someone playing cricket for the first time can be placed in a younger age group.

Question 2

Can beginners join?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we welcome players of all skill levels, including beginners.

Question 3

Do you have girls teams?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have both mixed (boys and girls) and girls-only cricket teams. Read more on our dedicated girls cricket program.

Question 4

Can a player be placed in a team with their friends?

Accepted Answer

This is usually no problem; please provide details of friends in the space available when completing your registration form. If you know the team coach, please contact them before you register.We limit team size to give all players experience with batting and bowling. Sometimes requests may be difficult to achieve if a team is fully subscribed, in which case we will endeavor to place a new player in another team. While we do our best to accommodate team allocation requests, the club makes final team placement decisions.

Question 5

How do you allocate players to teams?

Accepted Answer

All our teams are mixed abilities teams, we don’t grade or trial players. We aim to keep friends together and accommodate team allocation requests from players, parents and coaches. From time-to-time, to balance these requests with the number of players in teams and their abilities, the club will make team allocation decisions that involve compromises. We ask our members to support these decisions, take opportunities to make new friends, and do their best to develop as cricketers and team players.Team allocations are reviewed each season.

Question 6

Do you grade teams?

Accepted Answer

We aim to develop all our cricketers and have them play in teams where the love of cricket, team spirit and respect for each other and their opponents is nurtured. We field mixed abilities teams and only grade teams if they are placed in a graded competition (for example, Sixers Cricket League) to match them to the level of competition they will face.

Question 7

How do I register?

Accepted Answer

Registrations are completed online via Cricket Australia’s PlayHQ platform. A parent / carer will need to set up an account to manage junior player registrations; several junior players can be linked to the one parent / carer account. Visit our Registration pages for more information on registration options:Cricket Blast Programs (U5 to U9)Junior Competitions (U10 to U17)Senior Competitions (adults)

Question 8

How much does it cost to register?

Accepted Answer

We keep our player registration fees low to make playing cricket accessible for our members. Our club registration fees cover the cost of registering teams in their competitions, balls and team equipment, ground hire and other club expenses. Our club fees don’t include uniforms, which can be purchased at the time of registration or later when they’re needed.Registration includes Cricket NSW fees and an annual Cricket Australia fee, which includes player insurance.Total cost to register varies by age group and competition or program. Full details are provided during the registration process.

Question 9

Are discounts available?

Accepted Answer

We offer a 10% family discount on the second and subsequent player registrations to the same competition in the same season. We also accept NSW Active Kids vouchers at the time of registration. If you register for more than one team, you only pay Cricket Australia’s annual fee once.

Question 10

What happens after I register?

Accepted Answer

Our LWCC Registrar will be in touch with general information about your team and the club’s activities in early September or following your registration (if you register later). Your team coach and manager will be given your contact details and will add you to their regular team communications during the season.Our website includes a range of resources you'll find useful throughout the season (take a look under Cricket Hub) as well as a club calendar of key dates for your diary. During the season we'll also keep you updated with club news via our newsletter. Please also follow us on Instagram or Facebook.If you have questions during the season you can reach out to your team manager or the club at leichhardtcricket@gmail.com.

Leichhardt Wanderers Cricket Club

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