Junior Cricket

Junior cricket at HTCC offers something for every young cricketer. From regular club cricket for boys and girls to our club-subsidized Cricket Academy with professional coaching, we’ve been developing players at all levels for over 100 years. Some play for fun, others have gone on to represent their state, both paths start here.

Whether your child has been playing backyard cricket or is picking up a bat for the first time, we’ve got programs that fit. Our junior cricket isn’t about creating the next Steve Smith (though we’d be chuffed if we did). It’s about kids having a go, making mates, and discovering that cricket can be both challenging and fun.

Junior Boys Cricket – Eastern Cricket Association

Our boys cricket runs across multiple age groups in the Eastern Cricket Association. Whether your son is just starting out or has been playing for years, there’s a team where he’ll fit in and develop.

Age Groups:

  • Under 10s: First taste of proper cricket – focus on fun and basic skills
  • Under 12s: Building confidence and understanding the game
  • Under 14s: More competitive cricket where results start to matter
  • Under 16s: Serious cricket preparation for those thinking about senior cricket
  • Under 18s: Elite junior cricket – direct pathway to senior men’s teams

What Boys Get:

  • Quality coaching from people who know cricket
  • Teammates who become genuine friends
  • Pathway to our successful senior men’s teams
  • Cricket that challenges without overwhelming

Junior Girls Cricket – Growing and Successful

Our girls cricket program is thriving, with a clear pathway from junior cricket to our premiership-winning women’s team. Girls cricket is growing fast and we’re proud to be leading the way.

What We Offer:

  • Dedicated girls teams and coaching
  • Supportive environment where girls can develop confidence
  • Pathway to our successful women’s team
  • Part of the growing movement in women’s cricket

Perfect For:

  • Girls wanting to try cricket for the first time
  • Experienced young players looking for quality competition
  • Anyone wanting to be part of the future of women’s cricket

HTCC Cricket Academy – Where Talent Meets Opportunity

Our Cricket Academy isn’t just another coaching program. It’s club-subsidised professional coaching that has seen graduates progress to representative cricket, premier clubs, and state level cricket.

What Makes It Special:

Professional coaches: Not just volunteers, actual qualified professionals

Club subsidised: We help cover costs for our junior players

Proven results: Graduates playing representative, premier, and state cricket

Available to all: Any HTCC junior player can access the Academy

 

Perfect For:

  • Players serious about taking their cricket to the next level
  • Kids showing natural talent who want professional development
  • Young cricketers with representative ambitions
  • Anyone wanting elite coaching at club-subsidised rates