Leek Cricket Club Update - Junior Section
Chairman of our Junior Section, Simon Tweats, provides an update on training, teams, and more for Junior Teams.
The Club recently held a Junior Section meeting via Zoom to discuss plans and preparations for the forthcoming 2021 season, albeit still under some restrictions. We take you through all the detail discussed to keep you up to date.
Accreditations
Denise Shirley, our Head Junior Coach will be ensuring that every adult involved in running junior teams is up to date with their DBS, safeguarding and first aid.
We have some of the best coaches available in Staffordshire, including Denise, as mentioned, Alex Mellor (Former Warwickshire, and Current Staffordshire Player / Coach) and Tim Tweats (Former Derbyshire).
Teams, Managers & Practice Nights
All Stars Cricket
We have recently announced all the information regarding All Stars Cricket on our website, which can be found by going to the link below. This will be ran by Gary Bode & Jacob Bode.
https://www.leekcricketclub.co.uk/post/all-stars-cricket-returns
Times on all below sessions & games are TBC, and we will be in touch with players to confirm.
Under 8s Cricket
Game Days: Saturday Morning
Format: An introduction to soft ball matches
Lead Coaches: Denise Shirley
Practice Night: Friday
We would like one more Under 8s parent to step up and help Denise, so if you are able to please contact us via the Leek CC website contact form.
Under 10s Cricket
Game Days: Monday Evenings
Format: Nurturing kids through a transition from soft ball to hard ball cricket matches.
Lead Coaches: Simon Howell
Practice Night: Wednesday
We would like one more Under 10s parent to step up and help Simon, so if you are able to please contact us via the Leek CC website contact form.
Under 12s 'Blue Pairs' Cricket
Game Days: Wednesday Evening
Format: Pairs Format, which gives every player the opportunity to bat and bowl
Lead Coaches: Wayne Pettitt
Practice Night: Tuesday
Under 12s 'Gold Pairs' Cricket
Game Days: TBC
Format: Pairs Format, which gives every player the opportunity to bat and bowl
Lead Coaches: Adam Geens
Practice Night: Tuesday
Under 13s Long Format Cricket
Game Days: Sunday Morning
Format: Over a longer format, mirroring senior rules
Lead Coaches: Kevin Waterhouse & Matt Bowcock
Practice Night: Monday
Under 14s Cricket
Game Days: Monday Evening
Format: Win / Lose, providing a pathway into the Senior Teams
Lead Coaches: Simon Tweats & Matt Bowcock
Practice Night: Monday
Under 16s Cricket
Game Days: Wednesday Evenings
Format: Win / Lose, providing a pathway into the Senior Teams
Lead Coaches: Tim Tweats & Gary Bode
Practice Night: Thursday (With Seniors)
Additional Practice
We have 15 places available for any age, with Denise, focussing on specific skill sessions on Saturday mornings. For more details, please contact us via the Website
Sunday training sessions are an open invite. Details on times TBC.
As always, until any guidelines are removed, COVID safety measures will be in place, as advised by Denise, who continues as our Club Welfare Officer.
Should any new players wish to join Leek Cricket Club, reach out to us on any of the social media channels below, or contact us via the Website.
Keep an eye out on all of our Social Media pages to find out the last news first.