Junior Section
Here, at Philadelphia Cricket & Community Club, we are extremely proud of our commitment to our junior cricket.
We are family friendly and encourage parents, guardians, siblings and more to enjoy the social atmosphere in and around the clubhouse during training sessions and on game days.
We are a fun, inclusive and energetic club, emphasising on players enjoyment and are always pleased to welcome children to our junior section regardless of gender, ability or experience.
We have 5 competitive teams, i.e. under 9s, under 11s, under 13s, under 15s and under 18s and all teams play in the Durham Cricket League.
Although there is no lower age limit to be able to play for the U11 team, coaches, in consultation with parents / guardians, will assess the skill development, physical and mental readiness of the child concerned to ensure they are playing at the appropriate level.
In making a decision to "play up", coaches will ensure the child continues to enjoy their cricket, the experience is positive and developmental and the child has a supportive peer network, "Play up" is applicable both indoors and outdoors.
All training sessions and games are overseen by our qualified coaches who are ECB accredited, DBS checked and first aid qualified.
Our coaches are either current or former players of the Club and all donate their time unpaid and as volunteers.
Team Coach
Under 9s (school year 4 and below)
Under 11s (school year 6 and below)
Will Bailey
Under 13s (school year 8 and below)
Will Bailey
Under 15s (school year 10 and below)
Tom Acton
Under 18s
Logan Barton
Our coaches ensure a safe and inclusive environment for children to have fun and develop their cricket.
Please click here to view the Club's policies and procedures relating to junior cricket.
We run an all year round programme of activities for children, including indoor winter nets during the months of October to March, summer outdoor training (when weather allows) and tournaments and matches.
Summer Fixtures
Most of our junior teams teams play 8 to 10 league games from late April to the end of July. Games are usually once a week (weather dependent) played home and away.
Please click here to view all of the Club's fixtures.
Team Day Time
Junior training
Tuesday
6pm
Under 9s
Tuesday
6pm
Under 11s
Sunday
9.30am
Under 13s
Wednesday
6pm
Under 15s
Monday
6pm
Safety
Those children who have had experience practising and playing with a hard ball and could play under 11s and older, will be required to have the correct equipment to ensure they are safe.
Each player should have their own abdominal protector and helmet for when they are batting.
Players' Recognition
The Club holds a junior presentation evening at the end of the season when all family members are invited.
Sponsors
We would like to thank A&M Electricals for sponsoring our junior section teams for 2024.
Please see below the sponsors of the junior games for 2024.
All Stars Cricket
The Club is an All Stars Cricket Centre.
All Stars Cricket is the England and Wales Cricket Board’s entry level participation programme, aimed at providing children aged five to eight with a great first experience in cricket.
Please click here for more information.
Interested In Coaching?
We are always keen to welcome new coaches to our junior section.
If you are aged 17 or over and would like to help out then you'd be very welcome.
Please contact Tom Acton on mobile 0795 816 0145 to discuss coaching possibilities.
The Club would like to thank all parents for their commitment and assistance throughout the year.