Junior Cricket

Updated: 15 July 2026

Format Information

Junior Cricket (Mixed Competitions & Girls Competitions) within the Sutherland Shire Junior Cricket Association follow the principles and core Playing Conditions of the Australian Cricket Junior Formats. The formats are designed to ensure players learn the game and progress appropriately, through stages, as they move through age groups. 

In Mixed Competitions: 
Under 10’s – Stage 1 Cricket
Under 12’s – Stage 2 Cricket
Under 14’s and Under 16’s – Stage 3 Cricket

In Girls Competitions, competitions are skill based, rather than age based. Indicative ages and skill indicators below: 
Stage 1 (ages 8-12) – completed Cricket Blast. Ability to bowl over 16m.
Stage 2 (ages 10-15) – played Stage 1 Cricket. Ability to bowl over 18m

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There are some specific Playing Conditions for each competition within the SSJCA. It is advised that coaches, managers and parents familiarise themselves with the SSJCA Playing Regulations so everyone is aware of how the game is played, so everyone can enjoy. 

 

Equipment

Gymea Bay Cricket Club provides every junior team with a team kit which contains equipment that can be shared between players – helmets, bats, pads, gloves, protectors, wicket-keeping pads and wicket-keeping gloves.

It is recommended that each player has their own helmet and protector for hygiene purposes. 

Age Groups

Age groups for Junior Cricket participants are calculated as of 31 August. Exemptions for participants to play outside of their prescribed age group are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Note: not applicable for Girls Cricket competitions as these competitions are skill based. 

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact our Junior Registrar or Girls Coordinator.