Yateley Cricket Club

Yateley's Junior section is one of the most successful in the area.  Boasting youth membership of over 150 girls and boys with 15 ECB qualified coaches, including Colin Justice who has run junior County Cricket teams for Surrey and Hampshire and has sat on a number of committees for junior cricket at Hampshire CC, the club gives opportunities to players of all capabilities.  Youngsters are encouraged to gain county representation with expert coaching sessions during the summer and winter.  

Boys        U9   - 2 teams  (North Hants League)
              U11   - 2 teams   (North Hants League)
              U13   - 1 teams  (North Hants League)

      
                  from 13 boys are encouraged to play for senior teams when ready

              U7 - Cricket training on Friday evenings

Summer training will start on Friday 21st April 2018 at Sean Devereux Park.

For those who are new to the age group system, it works like this. It is your child’s age on the 31st August that determines his age group. If for example he is 9 on that date, he cannot be in the U9s for the following season so will join the Under 11 group. If he is still 8 on 31st August even if his DOB is early September, he will be in the Under 9s. The same logic follows for the other age groups

U13 Boys teams after a great win against Basingstoke A.  we have several teams competing in indoor league during the Winter.

The Junior section is coached by a number of ECB qualified Coaches, we are currently agreeing which coaches will be assigned to each team for the coming season, so watch this space.

All teams will be able call on additional experienced coaching support from ECB level 3 Coach Colin Justice (see Pen Picture),  
The club has been successful in Junior competitions in the past but this is not the main aim of the coaches.  An emphasis on enjoyment, team spirit and good attitude takes precedence, and there is a belief that good technical coaching will only produce excellent results when accompanied by a friendly sporting atmosphere.