Summer Blasters < 9 Yrs

Played at either Woodside Community centre or Burpengary Sporting Complex - Findlay Street on Friday evenings

The Woolworths Cricket Blast program has been designed to engage and empower kids up to 10 years old of all skill levels and abilities, unleashing their potential through fun, game-based activities. Kids (and parents) will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to progress through the program to junior cricket and beyond! Our #1 aim is FUN!   

So what is Junior Blasters?

Junior Blasters is for kids learning the basic skills of cricket with participants building their skills through fun, game based activities. The activities are designed for small groups to ensure every child gets a go, allowing them to test and learn new skills. When they have mastered the basics they will be ready to graduate to Master Blasters where they can play modified games of cricket.

Features:

For boys and girls learning the basic skills of the game (approx. age 5-7) - Blast Coordinator 

Teaches basic cricket skills

Minimum 6 week program

Sessions last up to 60 minutes

It's safe - we use plastic bats and a rubber ball

Inclusive of children with a disability

Great opportunities for parent involvement

Blast 

What will your child learn

Hit a moving ball

Bowl with a straight arm

Throw, pass and catch balls

Track and trap balls

Game sense

Teamwork

Communication

Sportsmanship

So what is Master Blasters?

Masters Blasters is a fun, social, safe, cricket program for boys and girls who can bowl with a straight arm over 14m. It is much shorter than traditional cricket, with a maximum of 90 minutes playing time. All the equipment is supplied and the games usually take place at the same venue each week, at a local cricket club or community centre.

Features:

Perfect for boys and girls who can bowl with a straight arm over 14m

Approximate age range is 7 to 10 year old’s dependent on skill level

Includes modified games of cricket

Minimum of 6 sessions with each session lasting up to 90 minutes

Due to COVID-19, it is encouraged that players supply their own bats.

Everyone gets a chance to bat, bowl and field

Girls only teams, as well as mixed teams are available

Caters for children with a disability

What your child will learn:

Judge, respond and hit a moving ball

Run between wickets with calling

Bowl with a straight arm over 16m

Catch and throw over 16m

Game sense

Teamwork

Communication

Sportsmanship

Master Blasters prepares kids for the first stage of Junior Formats and Junior Indoor Cricket. If your child has these skills they are ready for the next step!

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