Grades 2 & 3 (School years 2 & 3):
WELCOME TO PARNELL CRICKET CLUB - JUNIOR SECTION:
WHO: Grade 2 & 3 cricket is suitable for children (boys & girls) in Years 2 & 3 at school. Children in School Year 2 are welcome to play up (or down) a grade at this age depending on friends and abilities but once a child is in School Year 3 (as at the start of a cricket season - Oct) they MUST play in the corresponding Grade 3. This will mean that some children may have to repeat grade 3 if they were playing up a grade the season before.
Teams in Grades 2 & 3 are selected to provide a mix of abilities and schools as much as possible. Our grade coordinators do their utmost to accommodate team mate requests within these guidelines, usually with highly successful outcomes. However, we can offer no guarantees and appreciate your understanding that not all request can be met.
WHAT: Teams (8-a-side) play in the Eastern Districts Cricket Association (EDCA) Saturday morning competition. The limited-over games are approx. 2 hours long and rules are formatted so that all children get the opportunity to participate equally throughout the game. Grades 2 & 3 play with a Junior size Incrediball (soft ball).
These grades have a one hour mid-week practice session (generally Mon or Weds evening, to be confirmed with each team) which follows a structured skills-learning programme, MILO Kiwi Cricket, developed by NZ Cricket. Parent coaches are expected to lead these coaching sessions but will be assisted, up until mid-season, by one of our youth-aged coaches and supervised by one of our Senior Coaches. A detailed coaching guidebook is provided to each team and parents are encouraged to attend a pre-season coach training session.
WHEN: The 2010-11 junior season starts on Sat Oct 30th, 2010 and runs until Sat March 26th, 2011 with a break for xmas holidays (details tro be advised). Saturday games generally start at 8.30am (8.15 arrival). We recommend that children bring a snack and drink to help energy levels.
WHERE: The EDCA cricket competition involves teams from Parnell, University and Grafton cricket clubs and games rotate between the grounds of these 3 cricket clubs. A detailed draw will be posted under DRAWS & RULES in the Grade 2 & 3 area of the website. Details of all venues can be found under GROUND MAPS in the main menu. Please note that the Parnell Cricket Club home ground is divided into two separate areas. Shore Road Reserve is the name of the area beside the main carpark where the main clubrooms are located. Bloodworth Park is the name for the area located across the footbridge from Shore Road Reserve, opposite the dairy.
WEAR: Children should wear the Parnell Cricket Club polo shirt which is available from Cricket Express, 29 Enfield St, Mt Eden (see LINKS on the website for further details) plus white shorts. Suitable footwear, such as sneakers, should be worn. A sunhat is essential and PCC caps and hats are also available at Cricket Express.
All cricket equipment is provided in a team gear bag so there is no need to invest in cricket gear until you are sure of your child's commitment.
LIKE ALL SPORTS CLUBS PCC RELIES ON VOLUNTEERS TO RUN EFFECTIVELY. PARENTS & CAREGIVERS ARE URGED TO BECOME ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILD'S TEAM. NOT ONLY DO CHILDREN ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE MORE WHEN THEIR PARENTS ARE INVOLVED BUT THE TASKS BECOME EASIER WHEN THEY ARE NOT LEFT TO ONLY ONE OR TWO ADULTS. OUR AIM IS TO MAKE PARTICIPATION IN CRICKET AS EASY AS ENJOYABLE AS POSSIBLE - FOR BOTH CHILDREN & PARENTS.
