Activity sessions will start at 9:30 and finish at 3:30, with early drop off at 8:30 and late pick-up at 4:30.
We took on some feedback that in the younger age groups last year there was not enough cricket-oriented activity. This year we are breaking out into 3 groups (Juniors, Intermediate, Senior) instead of 2, so we are laying on more coaching resource to enable us to facilitate this. Groups should break down as follows:
Juniors: Typically 6-7 years old. Mainly sports games with about 25% soft ball cricket content.
Intermediate: Typically 8-10 years of age. As above, but aim for around 50% soft ball cricket content (with introduction to hard ball as appropriate).
Seniors: Typically 11-13 years. Sports games and afternoon sessions playing hard ball cricket. So hopefully about 75% cricket-oriented.
Generally, the children will break out into groups of around 20 which will be 20% smaller than last year. This ensures better safeguarding and hopefully our coaches get more opportunities to interact individually.
Please purchase the appropriate pass for your child from the club shop HERE.
There is a 25% discount for siblings. If you wish to purchase a sibling pass, purchase a primary pass and then please email me at stuartdix@mac.com and I will ensure your child goes into the appropriate age group. In an ideal world, I am hoping that our three “buckets” of 20 fill up equally. However, if I find that in reality one bucket, say “Juniors” for example, is filling up disproportionately, then I will have to “turn off” that group, in favour of filling up the older groups. I am also aware that age may not be the most appropriate signifier of ability, but we have to start somewhere! Similarly, less able children may find they flourish and develop better among a younger age group. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the children enjoy themselves in a safe environment.
Day passes will also be available to purchase.
The mornings will again be sessions where we split into groups and each group will take it in turns to engage with circus training, children’s entertainer, exotic pets and archery. We have planned additional activity as well.
Please go ahead and purchase your passes as soon as possible. Feedback was excellent last year, so they may go quickly. Once I have a confirmed list of attendees then I will be back in touch to those who have signed up.
Many Thanks
Stuart Dix