Brighton Cricket Club runs one of the largest junior cricket programs in Adelaide, supported by the families and members of the Brighton Cricket Club community.
Community sporting clubs like ours are the lifeblood of Australian sport. As a community cricket club our aim is to provide an opportunity for youngsters living in and around our locality to take part in the sport of cricket and to build lasting friendships with their teammates.
We are a welcoming club and do not turn away boys and girls who would like to play cricket at our club. Sporting ability - while important, is almost of a secondary concern as the development of junior players through coaching and training is a large part of the junior program. We have a strong history of players who have progressed through our junior ranks and graduated to play for the Seniors teams as well. Without exception, whenever past players return to the club the overwhelming feeling has been of fond memories of having spent their formative years at Brighton and played cricket the way it should be played.
Junior coaches are largely recruited from the the parents and wider supporters of the Junior Cricket program. Coaches are supported by the Club's Director of cricket and committee to obtain a Community (Level 1) Coaching accreditation. The Level 1 coaching is an entry level course that equips aspiring coaches with the technical skills and teaching techniques required to coach at a community level and assist at a junior level.
The competitions - the junior teams at Brighton Cricket Club play within two different competitions:
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the boys play in the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association Competition - atca.sa.cricket.com.au
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the girls play in the Strikers Girls Cricket League - www.strikersgirlscricketleague.com
Match formats vary for each age group with older children playing longer format matches.
Existing players and their siblings are given priority and prospective new members should register their details with the junior coordinator BEFORE registrations open. The junior co coordinator can be contacted via the form at the bottom of this page or via email - juniorcricket@brightoncricketclub.com.au
Junior Cricket
Frequently asked questions
Brighton Cricket Club runs one of the largest junior cricket programs in Adelaide, supported by the families and members of the Brighton Cricket Club community.
Community sporting clubs like ours are the lifeblood of Australian sport. As a community cricket club our aim is to provide an opportunity for youngsters living in and around our locality to take part in the sport of cricket and to build lasting friendships with their teammates.
We are a welcoming club and do not turn away boys and girls who would like to play cricket at our club. Sporting ability - while important, is almost of a secondary concern as the development of junior players through coaching and training is a large part of the junior program. We have a strong history of players who have progressed through our junior ranks and graduated to play for the Seniors teams as well. Without exception, whenever past players return to the club the overwhelming feeling has been of fond memories of having spent their formative years at Brighton and played cricket the way it should be played.
Junior coaches are largely recruited from the the parents and wider supporters of the Junior Cricket program. Coaches are supported by the Club's Director of cricket and committee to obtain a Community (Level 1) Coaching accreditation. The Level 1 coaching is an entry level course that equips aspiring coaches with the technical skills and teaching techniques required to coach at a community level and assist at a junior level.
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When do registrations open?
Saturday 15 July 2023 from 9:00am.
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How do I register my child?
Registrations are via PlayHQ register page
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Is there a wait list for joining the club?
Some Junior age groups have reached capacity for numbers and now operate a wait list. Contact the junior coordinator for details. juniorcricket@brightoncricketclub.com.au
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What are the cut off dates for each age group?
01 September is the cut off date for each competition. eg to play in the U12 competitions, children must be 11 years old or younger on 1st September 2023.
For the under-15 and under-17 ATCA Boys competition an extended cut off date of 01 May 2023 is used.
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Can juniors play up or down an age group?
Juniors are permitted to play up age groups but not down an age group - unless a permit has been granted by the Association.
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When will teams be allocated?
Juniors are allocated to teams once trials have been completed during the pre-season.
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When does training take place?
Juniors teams train either on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday depending on the age group and coach availability.
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When does the season start and end?
Round 1 of the boys 2023-24 season should commence the weekend of 07 October. The regular season should conclude on 09/10 March 2024 with finals taking place over the following 2 weeks.
Round 1 of the girls season should align with the school terms dates and commence on Friday 20 October.
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What cricket gear do players need to provide themselves? n does training take place?
Juniors require a playing shirt (available from the Brighton CC Belgravia online store ) - their own helmet, box and batting gloves. Team kits include spare bats and batting pads in the younger grades.