We have a thriving junior section and run sessions for children of school all ages.
Our cricket year Is split into two; our “winter nets” which usually starts after the Christmas break and take place in the Sports Hall at Highfields Upper School in Lumsdale and then, after the Easter break we move outside at Causeway lane for further training (hardball on Thursday evening and softball on Friday evening). Matches take place throughout the school summer term.
If you would like more information about junior cricket at Matlock then contact Ray Mullaney at matlockcricket@gmail.com or 07554 243695
Winter nets return from 15th March 2026
Don’t forget we still have a number of indoor sessions planned re-starting on Sunday 15th March at 5:30pm for semi-hardball players (school years 2-6) and Monday 16th March at 6:00pm for all age group hardball junior players. Both sessions taking place in the Sports Hall at Highfields Upper School, in Lumsdale, Matlock.
So, even if you have not been with us before why not join us for the indoor sessions before signing up to our All Stars or Dynamos.
ALL STARS & DYNAMOS 2026 NOW LIVE
Booking for both All Stars and Dynamos is now live – see below for the links to take you to the “sign up” pages.
We are also signed up to participate in national programmes developed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to introduce youngsters to the game of cricket.
All Stars Cricket provides a fantastic first experience for all children aged 5-8 years old where they’re guaranteed 8 weeks of jam-packed fun, activity and skills development. The programme is designed to introduce children to the sport, teaching them new skills, helping them make new friends and have a great time doing so. You can find loads more information here.
SIGN UP FOR ALL STARS 2026 – Click here
Dynamos Cricket provides a fantastic next step for all those graduating from All Stars Cricket and the perfect introduction for all 8-11 year-olds new to the sport.
SIGN UP FOR DYNAMOS 2026 – Click here
Kwik Cricket
Youngsters are encouraged to start playing in Kwik cricket matches as soon as the coaching team thinks they are ready. Typically this will be from the age of 8/9 (school year 3/4) but is determined by playing ability not strict age. There is no requirement to move onto this stage and the decision is always made by the child. Kwik cricket is played with plastic bats and soft rubber balls in teams of six.
Hardball Cricket
Once a child is competent at Kwik cricket we will start to introduce them to hardball cricket and only encourage them to participate once they are competent and confident. We run teams in the under 11/12/13/15 age groups of local youth cricket leagues.
Girls Only Cricket
We are proud to say that for the first time in 2025 we fielded “girls only” teams at Dynamos (U11), U12 and U14 age groups and with our girls now beginning to feature in the senior Ladies teams it adds a new dimension to ur thriving community club. 2026 will see the same commitment to girls and ladies cricket.
As well as practice sessions, the women and girls participate in softball festivals against other clubs. It’s a great way for mums to exercise with their daughters so why not give it a try. More details can be obtained by contacting us through matlockcricket@gmail.com
Kit for junior cricket
Kit for All Stars, Dynamos and Kwik Cricket
If you register with the ECB for the All Stars and Dynamos cricket you will receive your own personalised kit (see ECB website for full details).
Regarding clothing, all you need is PE kit with a hoodie in case it is windy/cold, a cap, sun screen if it is hot and a full water bottle. Trainers are suitable footwear.
Kit for Hardball Cricket
We are proud to be able to offer junior hardball kits to club members through our “hire” system.
Hardball kits consisting of kitbag, helmet, pads, bat, ball, gloves and groin protector can be hired for the first year at a cost of £40 (including a £20 refundable deposit at the end of the first year). This allows youngsters to dip their toe into the world of hardball cricket without too large a financial outlay.
There is always something new happening at the club, so why not contact us and join in the fun.