Preston Nomads Cricket Club caters for junior cricketers of all ages, from U7 to U18. Organised league games start from U9 and up to U10 games are played with a soft ball that does not require protective equipment. Games are played in a “pairs” format where players get a set number of overs and run deductions for wickets instead of getting out.
From U11s the pairs format continues but games are played with a hard ball. Hard ball games require pads, gloves, helmet and box. From U12s games are played with traditional 11 a-side rules. Pitch lengths and ball sizes are also adjusted for each age group.
We have dedicated girls teams at U11s, U13s & U15s, our U9/10s teams are mixed. Girls players are able and encouraged to play up or down age groups depending on ability and confidence.
Age groups are determined by the child’s age on the 1st day of September of the previous year. So if your child was 8 on the 1st of September last year they would be U9.
We also have a thriving adult cricket section and provide opportunities for junior players to experience senior cricket as they progress. There are also opportunities for players to be put forward to the Sussex County Junior Pathway if they show particular ability.