Balwyn Cricket Club Development Pathway balwyn.vic.cricket.com.au
1. Getting Started
Junior & Master Blasters (formally Milo Cricket & T20 Blast)
Junior Blasters Program is
the starting point for boys
and girls aged between 6-7.
Master Blasters is perfect
for those aged between
7-8.
2. Skill Development
Junior Cricket
Under 10s, 12s & 14s
Our junior program focuses on
coaching the kids to build and
develop their skills while also
emphasising the importance
of playing and competing as a
team.
Our junior teams play in the
ECA competition.
3. Playing & Competing
Youth Development Squad
Under 15 & 17 Turf Teams
Our Youth Development Squad is designed for high potential cricketers who are looking for specialist coaching and a chance to play cricket on turf wickets.
The program is supported by a head coach, assistant coaches and guest specialist coaches.
These teams play on Sunday morning in the ISEC competition.
4. Representative Cricket
VSDCA Craig Shield Team
Under 15 Turf Rep. Team
Each year, the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association (VSDCA) run the J.G. Craig Shield competition for Under 15 cricketers.
Its recognised as the premier U15 cricket competition in Victoria. The Craig Shield is played in January each year on the turf wickets of the 28 VSDCA clubs.
5. Senior Cricket
Victorian Sub-District
Cricket Association (VSDCA)
Senior Cricket
The Balwyn Cricket Club have 4 senior teams entered in to the VSDCA Competition.
All senior teams play on turf. Home games and training is at Gordon Barnard Reserve which is recognised as one of the best facilities in the inner east of Mel-bourne and in the VSDCA.
6. National & State
Competitions
Balwyn has a number of
established relation-
ships with Premier
Clubs in VIC.
As a result, our very
best and most talented
cricketers are encour-
aged and given the
opportunity to train and
try out with these clubs.
January 2020 Balwyn Cricket Club, Established 1921