Lyndale Cricket Club is calling on young cricketers to pick up the bat and ball as it recruits players for its junior programs and teams.
The Melbourne club is looking for children aged five to 16, with programs catering for youngsters trying cricket for the first time as well as those ready to play in a team competition.
Children aged five to 10 can join Cricket Blast, the introductory program designed to teach basic cricket skills through games and activities.
For older players, Lyndale is recruiting for junior teams from under-10 through to under-16, with opportunities available for both girls and boys.
Junior cricket remains an important pathway into the senior game, but local clubs also provide something that can be easily overlooked amid the focus on performance and development: a place for children to meet people, become part of a team and play regularly within their community.
For youngsters who spend summer watching Test cricket, the Big Bash League or international matches involving Australia and India, joining a local club provides an opportunity to experience the game themselves.
Cricket Blast offers the starting point for children who may never have played organised cricket, while Lyndale’s junior teams provide the next step for those wanting regular matches and a more competitive environment.
The recruitment drive comes as clubs across Melbourne prepare for another summer of junior cricket and seek new players ahead of the season.
Lyndale is encouraging families interested in either Cricket Blast or junior cricket to register through the QR codes included in its recruitment campaign or contact the club directly for further information.
Lyndale Cricket Club
- Contact: Rodney Keyaerts
- Phone: 0466 698 168
- Email: rodney@topnotchtrophies.com.au
- Location: Barry Powell Reserve, 55 Halton Road, Noble Park North VIC 3174
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