Although some of you may have firsthand experience with the game of cricket, it is important to acknowledge that not all parents have had the same opportunities to engage with the sport as our children have!

We hope this guide will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental aspects of the game, enabling both you and your child/children to fully appreciate and enjoy the sport of Cricket.

At Cambourne Cricket Club, we take great pride in fostering a warm and inclusive family environment, where everyone is encouraged to actively participate in the Club's operations. While the Club hire skilled coaches to train our junior Academy Players, the roles of team managers, officials, and Team Administrators are all fulfilled by dedicated volunteers. This collaborative effort ensures that our Club thrives and continues to provide a nurturing platform for cricket enthusiasts of all ages.

We are open to receiving suggestions on how to enhance the Club Academy or support others. Additionally, if you are willing to contribute in any capacity to the various tasks that ensure the smooth functioning of the Club, such as umpiring or scoring, we encourage you to volunteer your services. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Should you need any additional details, please do not hesitate to reach out to Academy Coordinator or any of the coaches or team mangers. We are more than happy to provide you with any further information you may require.

Cambourne cricket club is excitedly looking forward to providing you with an enjoyable game!

Cambourne Cricket Club is a Clubmark Affiliated sports club which is a national award given by Sport England to sports clubs that have proven higher levels of organisation, management, coaching and safety.

The Cambourne Cricket Club Academy is well established and continues to grow from strength to strength. Again this year, we will be entering U11, U12 & U13 teams into the Cambridgeshire Youth Cricket Association leagues, as well as for the first time entering our Girls teams into the Cambridgeshire Women's & Girls' leagues at U11, U12 and U13 age groups.

Great Cambourne Cricket Ground CB23 6DZ
The designated home ground for the Adult 1st XI, 2nd Xi and Midweek squads, where ‘Third Man’ club bar in pavilion welcomes visitors and members on Friday evenings and during all scheduled match days, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among players and fans.

Lower Cambourne Cricket Ground CB23 6FB
This venue serves as the home ground for the Adults 3rd XI, 4th XI and Sunday XI, as well as all academy squads. In addition to hosting matches for these teams, the ground is also utilized for outdoor Academy training sessions.

Addition to Bat for hard-ball cricket (competitive cricket from U11’s) full protective equipment will be required.

BOX PROTECTOR - Perhaps the most important piece of equipment and certainly the first that should be on the shopping list - whilst most players are willing to lend/borrow some items this is the one item which is best to have your own! These are usually called Abdo protectors for female players.

HELMET - As you’d imagine this protects their head. This should also be fitted with a grill to protect their face (often adjustable). Care should be taken to check that a junior sized ball cannot fit between the peak of the helmet and the top rail of the grill.

PADS - Most obviously the mattresses strapped to a batter’s legs. Too small will not offer appropriate protection, however too large will restrict movement. It is also possible to purchase thigh pads for additional protection higher up the leg these are not essential but may be preferred if facing faster bowlers or if an individual is less confident.

BATTING GLOVES - As with all protective equipment it is vital that these fit comfortably. All cricket gloves make a players hands look ridiculously big but the batsman must be able to comfortably
control their bat whilst wearing their gloves!

WHITES - For competitive matches predominantly white cricket clothing is required. For training sessions whites or training kit is fine!

SPIKES OR TRAINERS - As a start standard trainers are perfectly acceptable. As a player progresses they may prefer cricketing spikes which offer greater protection around the foot and spikes which can assist with grip.

WICKET KEEPING- There is only one keeper per team but keepers are special in terms of protection. Specialist pads are available which are shorter than batting pads to aid maneuverability but these are
rarely used in junior cricket. Specialist gloves are however essential to protect hands from fast bowling and hopefully to make catching easier!