Dunstable Town Cricket Club

Colts Cricket

Age groups and player pathways

For many years our junior section has been the pride of our club, with a large, diverse membership of boys and girls from ages 4 - 15.

The vast majority of our junior players go on to represent the club at senior level, as well as playing for age group County sides.

Several of our most successful junior players have progressed on to play profssional cricket , including Tim Robinson (Nottinghamshire & England), Monty Panesar (major Counties & England), and Robbie Keogh (Northamptonshire).

We have built such a successful junior section based on excellent coaching which encourages player development through our key values.

1) Safety - Coaches are all DBS checked, first aid trained, and have the relevant cricket
qualifications to set up and run safe cricket sessions and matches for children
2) Fun - We make sure that all children are able to participate in and enjoy our sessions
regardless of their ability
3) Engagement - All children will be supported and encouraged to try their best,
regardless of their background or ability
4) Development - Through cricket players will be given the opportunity to grow as
individuals, learning skills that will enable them to develop teamwork,
communication, confidence, resilience, and respect, as well as understanding the
importance of sport as part of a healthy lifestyle
5) Competition - We will help players develop a passion for the game of cricket
through friendly competition, so that they take pride in their achievements and
develop a life-long love for the game.

Opportunities for children at DTCC

Ages 4-7 - We offer All Stars for girls and boys who want to get into cricket and have some fun doing it! New All Stars receive a ruck sack, bat, ball, cap, activity book and a personalised T shirt, delivered to your home, all included in the price of your sessions.
Returning All Stars receive a ruck sack, set of stumps, bat, ball, activity book and a personalised T shirt. All Stars receive 8x45 minute sessions lead by our dedicated and
trained coaches.

Registration is via: https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/all-stars and costs £40.
Ages 8-11 - We offer Dynamos for girls and boys who have participated in All Stars and those new to cricket. Dynamos receive a personalised T shirt, access to the exclusive Dynamos Cricket app, 8x60 minute sessions lead by our dedicated and trained coaches.
Players will also have access to ‘money can’t buy’ opportunities linked to The Hundred, as well as a chance to play for our U9s and U11s Daredevils teams in softball Bedfordshire Junior League matches.

Registration is via: https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/dynamoscricket and
costs £40.
Ages 8-15 - We offer Daredevils for girls and boys, with sessions delivered by our team coaches. Players will have the chance to compete for our age group teams in Bedfordshire Junior League matches as well as attend training sessions which last 90 minutes. Daredevils
registration costs £70 for the first child and £20 per additional sibling, which covers match fees, training sessions, enables use of the facilities and allows parents to be associate members of the club.

For information on how to register contact Phil Lewis via Email:
plewis1965@sky.com or Mobile: 07828 652220.