Junior cricket
Heathwood CC offers teams for players of all abilities and experience from under 10s through to under 16s and beyond. If you're keen to play some cricket in a fun and supportive environment, come and join the Pride!
WOOLWORTHS BLAST
The Junior Blasters program is designed for boys and girls from 5 to 8 years old. It is a fast, fun and active program that emphasizes maximum participation, basic motor and cricket skill development. It is experience based and builds its foundations on the essentials for lifelong involvement in physical activity and sport.
Weekly Sessions
Tuesday 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Location
Heathmont Reserve, Waterloo Street Heathmont
Contacts
Steve Darmody - 0413 596 158
Lisa Smith - 0425 863 449
Under 10
We field one under 10 side in the RDCA which is also known as the Mini Bash. Sides play a series of one-day matches on Friday nights with 7 player per side. The emphasis is on basic skill acquisition and enjoyment of the game in a non-competitive setting with the game played with a softer ball and on a 16 metre pitch.
Training
Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Matches
Friday 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Home Ground
Greenwood Park, Greenwood Avenue Ringwood
Coach: Neil Pitt - 0400 160 325
Manager: Sally Darmody - 0413 322 186
Under 12-6
Our second Under 12 side plays in the RDCA in the 9s format as recommended by Cricket Australia for younger players. This exciting format sees the kids play one day matches each week with 9 on each side which enable batters to find a few more gaps. The game is played on an 18-metre pitch with the focus being on skill development, participation and fun
Training
Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Matches
Friday 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Home Ground
Heathmont Reserve, Waterloo Street Heathmont
Coach: Caleb Steen - 0418 157 048
Manager: Andrea Magee - 0425 706 727
Under 12-3
Our higher placed under 12 side competes in the RDCA competition using the regular 11 per side format. Games are a mixture of one-day and two-day matches with emphasis still on skill development and participation. As recommended by Cricket Australia, this age group plays on an 18 metre pitch to help development.
Training
Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Matches
Friday 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Home Ground
Heathmont Reserve, Waterloo Street Heathmont
Coach: Steve Darmody - 0413 596 158
Manager: Dave Gall - 0418 157 048
Under 14-4
Our lower placed under 14 side provides an opportunity for some of our younger and less experienced players to continue their development in under 14s with one-day and two-day matches. Our emphasis continues around inclusiveness and development, while also introducing more specific roles and a greater degree of competition.
Training
Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Matches
Saturday 8:30am - 11:45am
Home Ground
Heathmont Reserve, Waterloo Street Heathmont
Coach: Steve Darmody - 0413 596 158
Manager: Melanie Coles - 0407 879 633
Under 14-2
Our top under 14 side plays in the 14-2 grade of the RDCA with a mixture of one and two day games on Saturday mornings. This grade gives continued opportunity for skill development and participation while also developing roles and a greater sense of the competitive aspects of the game.
Training
Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Matches
Saturday 8:30am - 11:45am
Home Ground
Heathmont Reserve, Waterloo Street Heathmont
Coach: Andy MacCartney - 0422 673 679
Coach: Stewart MacCartney
Manager: Marcus O’Dwyer - 0421 085 875