Under 10’s
This age group is played in the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association (ATCA) on Sunday mornings. Age qualification for the 10’s is on the 01st September, for example to qualify for the u/10’s, a child must not have turned 10 years old on the 01st September for that season. This age group is seen as an entry to club cricket and a more structure environment.
Playing times are Sunday mornings, 9am to 11.30am with home games played at Goodwood Oval on “flix artificial pitches”. Trainings are held at Goodwood Oval on Friday evenings from 4pm until to 5.15pm. Boys and girls are welcome to be involved from any age 7 years and up. Under 10’s play a modified rule version of the game with pads and hard balls. It is participation based where each player gets and even opportunity no matter of development.
It is encouraged that children first hone their skills at school and kanga cricket under modified rules until a time when they are capable to bowl a full length wicket and are seeking the next challenge of playing a more structured game.
This booklet provides more information: Under 10’s
Under 12’s
This age group plays in the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association (ATCA) on Sunday mornings. Age qualification for the 12’s is on the 01st September, for example to qualify for the u/12’s a child must not have turned 12 years old on the 01st September of that year. Playing times are Sundays 9am to 11.30am with home games generally played at Cabra College where we have two turf cricket wickets. Some Friday night games are scheduled at Goodwood Oval for the players to experience one of the best cricket grounds in Adelaide. Training is Friday evenings at Goodwood Oval from 4.30pm until 6pm.
Under 12’s play on full length turf pitches with only slight modifications to the rules of cricket. Focus is still participation based with each child receiving equal opportunity. Most games are 25 overs a side one day games, but also some 40 over per side two day games preparing the boys for under 14 cricket, however no premiership points are awarded.
This booklet provides more information: Under 12’s
Under 14’s
This age group plays in the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association (ATCA) on Sunday mornings. Age qualification for the 14’s is on the 01st September, for example to qualify for the u/14’s, a child must not have turned 14 years old on the 01st September of that year. Matches are generally 2- day games played from 9am to 12pm. Home games played at Cabra College, (enter from Little Street Cumberland Park) or Goodwood Oval. Training is Friday evenings at Goodwood Oval from 5.15pm until 7pm.
Under 14’s play on full length turf pitches and follow the traditional rules of cricket more closely. 2 day games are 45 overs a side and the one day matches are 30 overs per side. Players start to move away from purely participation to more team structure, set batting and bowling positions starting to prepare the players for higher grade cricket. However all players are afforded an opportunity to bat and bowl with rules for minimum batting period and minimum overs per player to be bowled.
Under 15’s
These age groups are played in the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association (ATCA) on Sunday afternoons. Playing times are 1pm to 5.30pm with home games at Goodwood Oval and Cabra College. (U/17’s have priority to Goodwood Oval). All games are played on turf pitches. All junior training is held at Goodwood Oval Cricket Nets on Friday evenings from 6pm.Many of our juniors are dual registered and play both district cricket and cricket for Goodwood. The club actively encourages this with the hope that we may assist in the development of the next Travis Head, or, if not, your child sees Goodwood Cricket Club their long-term home for quality turf cricket in the area.
Age qualification for the 15’s is on the 01st May, for example to qualify for u/15’s, a child must not have turned 15 on the 01st July of that year. No over age permits will be granted by the ATCA. The season compromises of a mixture of 2-day and one day matches and follow the normal rules of cricket.
Unders 15’s have two divisions and players will be selected on skill level with friendship groups in mind. Approved match balls are a 156 gram 2 piece. Premiership points are awarded, and finals and premierships are contested for. These age groups are playing in preparation for senior cricket so the matches follow the traditional rules of cricket as we move away from participation based play. Coaches are instructed where possible to give all players an opportunity, but it will not necessarily be of an even nature. If available, players from these age groups at times assist the club and ‘fill in’ on a Saturday in the senior competition.
Under 17’s
This age group is played in the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association (ATCA) on Sunday afternoons. Playing times for 2 day matches are 1pm to 6pm and one day matches 12.30pm to 6.30pm with home games at Goodwood Oval. All junior training is held at Goodwood Oval Cricket Nets on Friday evenings from 6pm. Many of our juniors are dual registered and play both district cricket and cricket for Goodwood. The club actively encourages this with the hope that we may assist in the development of the next Travis Head, or, if not, your child sees Goodwood Cricket Club their long term home for quality turf cricket in the area.
Age qualification for the 17’s is on the 01st May, for example to qualify for u/17’s, a child must not have turned 17 on the 01st May of that year. No over age permits will be granted by the ATCA. The season compromises of a mixture of 2-day and one day matches and follow the normal rules of cricket. All players will bat and bowl at the coaches and captains discretion, although both are instructed by the club, that where possible opportunities should be afforded to all players. This does not mean that each game all may get an opportunity. Approved match balls are a 156 gram 4 piece. Premiership points are awarded and finals and premierships are contested for. These age groups are playing in preparation for senior cricket. If available, players from these age groups at times assist the club and ‘fill in’ on a Saturday in the senior competition.
