Junior Club Information
Junior Formats
The Darwin and Cricket Competition requires that a player is under the relevant grade age for the player to play in that team. For example, any player who turns 15 in 2023 cannot play u15's
This year, NCC will be fielding teams in Under 12, 13, 15 & 16's, as well as combining with Darwin CC for Under 19's team
All Junior cricket will be played on Saturday mornings, with the Under 19's to play Sunday afternoon.
Training Days
The following training days have been established for this season
Monday: U15 & U16
Tuesday: U19
Wednesday: U15 & U16
Thursday: U19
Friday: U12 & U13
Woolworths Cricket Blast
The Woolworths Cricket Blast, formally known as In2Cricket, at this stage does not have a schedule start date. When we do, the scheduled is usually every Friday evening over a set period as the Nightcliff Cricket Ground.
✅4-week program starting 5:30pm 4th March
✅Open to kids aged 5-10 years old (all skill levels welcome!)
✅Fun, inclusive, and action-packed sessions led by qualified coaches
✅Learn the basics of batting, bowling, fielding, and teamwork
✅Make new friends and share the love of cricket!
Program Details:
📍 Where: Nightcliff Cricket Oval
📅 When: Every Monday afternoon in March from 5:30pm to 6:30pm (for 4 weeks)
💲Cost: $100 per child
Register now: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/6ab163
Uniforms, Equipment & Team Selections
Junior players will be provided with an NCC playing shirt, training shirt, shorts and a club cap as part of their fees. NCC strongly encourages all players to bring their club cap or a broad brimmed white hat to all games. Players will need to supply their own white long pants. White shorts are acceptable.
Protective gear & bats are provided although we recommend players have their own helmets & boxes. The club is happy to accept any pre-loved gear or clothing you or your children may have grown out of.
Coaches & Managers
The 2023 season grade coaches, managers are umpires/scorers are as per below. They will be supported buy Senior Club Coach Michael Hancock, Murali and other senior players throughout the year.
All coaches will comply with Northern Territories Working with Children Ochre Card requirements.
The club always appreciates parents' assistance with coaching and managing teams. Without your help we couldn't be as successful as we are. If any parent is interested in assisting, the club will support them learn the ropes/lingo. Throughout the year, workshops will be held for coaches, volunteers, parent and players to explain different roles within the game of cricket. You can also learn during game days, with someone by your side while umpiring or scoring. This will ensure that you are mentored into the roll and not thrown in the deep end Session dates and times will be advertised throughout the season on our social media platforms
2023 Coaches are
Under 12
Under 12
Under 15
Under 15
Under 18
Playing Fees
The below fees structure has been set for 2023. This covers the season from April to September and includes Association fees, player insurance, training equipment, balls and other expenses associated with managing the club. Sports Vouchers accepted for all ages.
Junior Girls;
▶️ $16 (CA Levy) + No Additional Fees
Junior Boys;
▶️ under 9 years old = $16 CA Levy + $25 for NCC membership
▶️ under 16 but older than 9 = $16 CA Levy + $225 for NCC membership
▶️ Over 16 = $16 CA Levy + $300 for membership (will cover playing seniors if you want to)
The above fee structure covers the season from April to September and includes Association fees, player insurance, training equipment, balls, club shirt and hat and other expenses associated with managing the club. There are no other fees charged throughout the season. All fees should be paid before the first game.
They can be paid at Sign-On Day or to your coach. On line payments can be made to:
Nightcliff Cricket Club Bendigo Bank
BSB 633000
Acc. 139558365
Reference: Childs initial and last name. (eg J.Smith DIVx).
Fundraising
NCC quite often have different fundraising events which help keep our fees low. This could be selling sausages or drinks, quiz nights, wine and cheese nights, the list goes on.
Please let us know if you are interested in helping or getting involved by getting in contact with someone on the committee. Many hands make light work, and we have lots of fun doing it!
Communication
Our main source of information is through the website or our Facebook and Instagram pages Email contact is another important form of communication we use to inform players of what’s happening inside the club and to communicate with your coach. If there are other questions you may have please contact info@nightcliffcc.org.au, your coach once known or the junior coordinator.
Child Safety
Effective as at 19/01/2022, Nightcliff Cricket Club endorse and adopt: