Junior Blasters is for kids learning the basic skills of cricket with participants building their skills through fun, game based activities. The games 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.
All kids receive a Cricket Blast Sports Pack with great inclusions, such as a backpack, cricket shirt, bucket hat, bat, ball and more. All kids should bring their own drink, hat and sunscreen. Suitable shoes (any runner or sports-type shoe) must be worn and comfortable clothing is recommended to be worn.
Masters Blasters is our under 10’s program and 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. Played at a number of grounds over the northern part of the Gold Coast against other club. Our teams train one night a week.
All kids receive club branded training and playing shirts and a club cap as part of their sign on. All kids should bring their own playing equipment. Suitable shoes (any runner or sports-type shoe) must be worn and comfortable clothing is recommended to be worn.
Under 10’s (formally known as Master Blaster) is for kids aged between 6 and 10. A great way to learn all the basic skills of our great game in a non-competitive environment that is fun and inclusive; everybody gets to bat, bowl and field. A soft white rubber ball is used (Pads, Helmets & Gloves are not mandatory), and groin protectors are recommended. Games are played vs other Northern Gold Coast teams (Alberton-Ormeau, Helensvale & Runaway Bay).
Under 11’s and Under 12’s are our first competition levels with an emphasis on learning, participation and FUN! Games are played with modified rules and ground sizes that make the game suit the age. With participation for all, everyone gets the opportunity to show their skills with the bat or the ball. Every team has weekday training at the club to work on those skills with our qualified club coaches and our senior players lending a hand.
Players: 7
Pitch length: 16m
Ground Size: Up to 40m
Overs: 20 overs per team
Players: 9
Pitch length: 18m
Ground Size: Up to 45m
Overs: 50 overs per team
Under 13’s is our first level of cricket played on larger fields with 11 players.
Played on full length pitches and with more room to be able to defend or play shots around. This age still maintains even participation for all, so that everyone gets the opportunity to show their skills with the bat or the ball.
There is a little more attention to results and championship points while maintaining a clear focus on fun and learning the game. Every team has weekday training at the club to work on those skills with our qualified club coaches and our senior players lending a hand.
Players: 11
Pitch length: 18m
Ground Size: Up to 50m
Overs: 50 overs per team
The Open Juniors competition is for players aged between 13 and 17 and is used to prepare our juniors for the transition to senior cricket. Matches are played on full length turf pitches and full size fields. This competition allows for an introduction to more structured teams and skills sets within an environment that continues to focus on development, fun and respect towards what each individual contributes to the team. The training and coaching structure at weekday training reflects the turf surfaces used for games for this age group with our CHICC club coaches and contributing senior players.
For our Open Junior players there is the possibility of playing senior cricket once they turn 14 as the whole focus of this age group is to enjoy the game as well as preparation for playing senior cricket. CHICC fields at least one Colts team in the senior grades as well as having our players aged 14 and over contributing to the playing rosters of all senior grades from 1st grade down to 6th grade.
Players: 11
Pitch length: Full turf pitch
Ground Size: Up to 60m
Overs: 50 overs per team
Girls Hard Ball Under 13’s is our first level of cricket played on larger fields with 11 players. Played on full length pitches and with more room to be able to defend or play shots around. This age still maintains even participation for all, so that everyone gets the opportunity to show their skills with the bat or the ball. There is a little more attention to results and championship points while maintaining a clear focus on fun and learning the game. Every team has weekday training at the club to work on those skills with our qualified club coaches and our senior players lending a hand.
Players: 11
Pitch length: 18M
Ground Size: Up to 50m
Overs: 50 overs per team
Based in the heart of the Gold Coast, our club welcomes players of all ages to learn, grow, and play the game we love.
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