Senior Pre-Season Training starts Monday August 15 at Oakleigh - see you all there
Junior development programs
Development programs for children new to cricket
Information last updated 14 January 2022:
We run two different programs for children who are new to cricket:
- Junior Blasters (age 5-7 years) - learning the skills, and
- Master Blasters (age 7-10 years) - playing modified cricket with a soft ball
See program details, registration and promotional flyers below.
Junior Blasters
What is Junior Blasters?
Junior Blasters is for kids new to cricket and lets them build skills through fun, game-based activities. Children participate in small groups so every child gets lots of turns.
Suggested age 5-7 years.
We are running these sessions on the main oval at Packer Park, Leila Rd, Carnegie.
Season dates in 2022
Wednesdays from 5pm to 6pm:
- Season restarts 2 February 2022
- 6 sessions (2, 9, 16, 23 February and 2 and 9 March).
2022 Presentation Night and kids versus parents match
Wednesday 9 March from 5pm to 6.30pm:
- Kids versus parents match
- BBQ sausage sizzle (Please advise dietary requirements by 7 March)
- Presentation.
Price REDUCED - enrol in our 'pop-up' program for the remaining sessions of the season
- $55
- 6 x Junior Blaster sessions (60 minutes each)
- Backpack
- Activity tracker
Registration
Registrations are open! Click the direct registration link here and SELECT POP-UP BLAST to receive the reduced price of $55 (normally $99).
More information
For our flyer click here. For general information on Junior Blasters click here.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Please email wpccblasters@gmail.com or call / text Kathy on 0407 870 851.
Master Blasters
What is Master Blasters?
Master Blasters is for kids who have mastered the basics and are ready to play modified cricket matches. The emphasis is on fun and having a go - every child gets the same opportunity to bat, bowl and field, with the "umpires" providing in-game on-field coaching. It's 90 minutes of fun!
Suggested age 7-10 years.
Matches are played Saturday mornings. To help improve your skills our Master Blasters can also join in the Wednesday Junior Blasters session at Packer Park for no extra charge.
Season dates for 2022
Saturdays from 9am to 10.30am
- Season restarts Saturday 29 January, ends Saturday 5 March
- Matches are played at the local Cricket Blast Hub, Koornang Park, Koornang Rd, Carnegie
Master Blasters are also welcome to join the fun at the Junior Blaster sessions on Wednesdays to help their skills improve.
Note: Wednesday training sessions are held at our club at Packer Park, Leila Rd, Carnegie.
2022 Presentation Night and kids versus parents match
Wednesday 9 March from 5pm to 6.30pm:
- Kids versus parents match
- BBQ sausage sizzle (Please advise dietary requirements by 7 March)
- Presentation
Costs and inclusions
$99
- All matches (Saturdays, equipment provided)
- A players cap in your choice of Big Bash team colour
- Sharks playing shirt
- Drink Bottle
- Optional training sessions on Wednesdays
All equipment supplied. Just come along and have a great time playing cricket!
Registration
Registrations are open! Click the direct registration link here.
More information
For our flyer click here. For general information on Master Blasters click here.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Please email wpccblasters@gmail.com or call / text Kathy on 0407 870 851.
Cricket Blast TV - blast cast!
New season started 31 October
There's also lots of fun activities to try on Woolworths Cricket Blast TV! Check them out here. New episodes added regularly, plus your favourites from previous seasons.
New program - Anywhere Blast! (Free)
We bring the cricket to you!
If you're waiting for Cricket Blast to start / restart, you can still learn new skills with Anywhere Cricket Blast. It's a FREE program that has been designed to keep kids engaged and involved in cricket during these challenging COVID times. We want to provide flexible options for kids to participate in a simple “at-home” cricket experience.
The program offers:
- A flexible program that can be participated from anywhere and with little to no cricket equipment.
- 6 x 20min pre-recorded interactive skill sessions, covering catching, batting and bowling.
- Weekly challenges
- Blasters can participate on their own along with the video content, or with a parent/guardian’s assistance
More information
Click here for further program details and lots of fun activities, or email us at wpccblasters@gmail.com.
Further information
More information
For general information on Junior and Master Blasters click here.
If this doesn't answer your question, or you'd like to have a chat about which program is best for your child, email wpccblasters@gmail.com or call Kathy Haynes on 0407 870 851.
We remember what it was like to be new to cricket, and will help you make the best decision for your child.