Junior Cricket Guidelines and Policies

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1 Junior Cricket Guidelines and Policies The purpose of the Junior cricket policy is to provide a framework for all those involved in the game of cricket at a junior level. Junior Purpose Statement The Purpose of the New City Cricket Club is: To provide the opportunity for all children to play and enjoy the game of cricket. To develop and enhance the skills of all players whilst identifying talented individuals. To create a "talented player pathway" for juniors to become long term senior grade players with NCCC. All aspects of the NCCC Talent Development Programs are to reflect the core values of the NCCC: Respect Teamwork Pride Commitment Where possible New City Junior Teams will participate in every age group & division available giving New City players the best opportunity to play in a competition suitable to their individual skills and ability. Junior teams will be selected by the Coaching Co-ordinator/s, Junior Coordinator and Junior Team Coaches. All team selection criteria will be based on Skill, Attitude and Commitment apart from the youngest age group which is participation based. New City Coaching staff may recommend that an individual player participate in a higher age group or senior side to further enhance their playing abilities, the final decision for higher level exposure will rest with the player and their parents. As players progress through each age group skill development and personal development will cover a broader scope. (Please refer to the age group guidelines).

2 Age Group Guidelines The junior policy will provide a quick reference set of guidelines for development of junior cricket at New City Cricket Club. The guidelines should assist to:- - make cricket fun - foster the spirit of cricket and etiquette of the game - adopt appropriate codes of behavior for all participants - develop safety guidelines & principles to prevent injuries - recruit and retain players, coaches and volunteers at the club BENEFITS FOR JUNIOR PLAYERS The benefits of participating in sport are many, some of which are listed below. Physical - improved fitness through o lower resting heart rates o higher oxygen carrying capacity during intense exercise o enhanced bone density o enhanced muscle growth o decreased incidence of obesity Social - Meeting a variety of new people - Developing new friendship groups - Working as part of a team - Development of responsibility - Development of communication skills Psychological - increased self-esteem - development of strategies to deal with mistakes and challenges - confidence - concentration skills Other benefits - creates a sense of belonging - cooperative and competitive experiences - established and consistent challenges - developing a great sense of community

3 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND GAME FORMATS At a junior level some of the most important items to remember include:- - young people learn through activity and fun - select activities that provide variety - include challenges in each session - give lots of praise for improvement and effort - grade activities early activities easy and later ones more difficult - allow young people to learn - allow young people to be with their friends - vary the type of training to ensure an interesting program - match the players age, level of maturity, level of fitness and skill acquisition - challenge young people - be flexible to deal with the available facilities and environmental conditions

4 Coaching guidelines per age group As children age their needs change. Below are age group outlines for how the coach/parents/peers can assist in guiding and develop children at each particular level. Under 14s At this age group it is important to encourage skill development and create a pathway for excellence through encouragement and positive feedback. Skill Development - Specialisation of skills - Can select a sport to specialize in without being a specialist within it - Can evaluate strengths and weaknesses of own play Social Development - improved ability to understand consequences of actions - may participate for social status - may carry unrealistic and medial highlighted expectations of sporting successes/abilities Modifications to the game - Coach feedback remains important - Can help set realistic individual sporting goals - Offer a variety of ways to belong to a team and to be accepted - Special opportunities for talented youth Training framework minutes - skill related warm-up, including core stability exercises - individual and group skill practices, rotating activities - strategy & game sense activities to develop game awareness - game related wind up Suggested club programs - up to two training sessions plus game

5 FUNDAMENTALS Specialisation Players beginning to specialize but should gain experience in as many different situations as possible Captaincy/Leadership Several players experience captaincy, ALL players involved in decision making at various stages Etiquette/Spirit Players introduced to all aspects of the Etiquette and spirit of the game Umpiring Players able to umpire at training Scoring Skills All players able to score Game Sense Understanding of rules, team and individual strategies Training Fun with emphasis on variation of bowling, adapting in batting, and attacking fielding. Game Type One day or two day limited overs cricket Ball 156g leather/composition Protective Equipment helmets, pads, gloves, protectors Boundary 50-55m maximum Overs Maximum 25 overs per team for one day Maximum 50 overs per team for two day Innings One per day possibly two in a two day match Team 12 maximum Batting One day - Maximum of 30 runs before retiring Two day retire at 50 runs Bowling Maximum of 10 overs per player (medium and fast bowlers 5 over maximum per spell) Fielding Pitch Length Dismissals Game Scoring Awards No fielders within 10m of batters end stumps except slips, gully & wicketkeeper Standard Batters are dismissed if given out Scores to be kept individual performance awards can be introduced Premiership tables to be kept Slightly longer games permitted Bowlers same restrictions Batters have no restrictions Modifications for Representative Cricket Modifications for girls 142g ball 2 years above competition limit, 16 year old girls play in Under 14 boys competition

Junior Cricket Guidelines and Policies

Junior Cricket Guidelines and Policies The purpose of the Junior cricket policy is to provide a framework for all those involved in the game of cricket at a junior level. Junior Purpose Statement The Purpose