Girls Grades 4 (School years 4 and above):
WELCOME TO PARNELL CRICKET CLUB - JUNIOR SECTION:
WHO: Girls in School Years 4 & 5 are welcome to play either in a mixed team or in a "Girls Only" team. From School Year 6 onwards all girls play in the Auckland Cricket girls cricket competition with a choice of different age groups and formats.
WHAT: Mixed teams: Girls in Years 4 & 5 who wish to play in a mixed team should see the relevant section under Junior Cricket for further details.
Under 12 softball: (Age under 12 @ 1st Sept) This is the recommended format for girls in Years 4, 5 & 6, especially if relatively new to cricket. Age dispensation can be sought for girls older than 12 years as at 1st Sept if appropriate. Teams (8-a-side) play in the Auckland Cricket Association (ACA) Saturday morning competition. The limited-over games are approx. 2 1/2 hours long, are played with a Junior size Incrediball (soft) and rules are formatted so that all girls get the opportunity to participate equally throughout the game.
Under 12 Hardball: (Age under 12 @ 1st Sept) This is the recommended format for girls in Years 5, 6 & 7 that have played cricket before and have developed good basic skills. Age dispensation can be sought for girls older than 12 years as at 1st Sept if appropriate. Teams (8-a-side) play in the Auckland Cricket Association (ACA) Saturday morning competition. The limited-over games are approx. 2 1/2 hours long, are played with a Junior size Hard Ball and rules are formatted so that all girls get the opportunity to participate equally throughout the game.
Under 14 Hardball: (Age under 14 @ 1st Sept) This is the recommended format for girls in Years 7, 8 & 9 that have played cricket before and have developed good basic skills. Age dispensation can be sought for girls older than 14 years as at 1st Sept if appropriate. Teams (9-a-side) play in the Auckland Cricket Association (ACA) Saturday morning competition. The limited-over games are approx. 3 hours long, are played with a Junior size Hard Ball.
All girls teams will have a mid-week practice session organised at a time that suits with regular assistance from one of the Club's professional coaches. A coaching schedule for each team will be posted at the start of the season.
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 ACA cricket competition involves teams from all over Auckland so can move around. Generally, however, younger teams will be drawn at one venue (Melville Park, Epsom). A detailed draw will be posted under DRAWS & RULES area of the website. Details of all venues can be found under GROUND MAPS in the main menu.
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). For soft ball games girls generally wear white shorts. For hard ball we recommend that children wear white long pants as these are often more comfortable when wearing cricket pads. Suitable footwear, such as sneakers, should be worn. A sunhat is essential and PCC caps and hats are also available at Cricket Express.
For hard ball we strongly recommend that players wear a cricket helmet when batting and suggest that they acquire their own helmet to ensure best fit.. One helmet is provided in each team gear bag. All other required cricket equipment is provided in a team gear bag.
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.
