Abingdon Vale CC

Junior Cricket at Abingdon Vale

We provide opportunities for boys and girls, aged 5+ to play cricket in a fun and friendly environment. We are proud that many of our current senior members have played youth cricket at Abingdon Vale and we hope this continues in future years. Details of our Junior Cricket winter training sessions can be found further down this page under the respective age-group teams. 

• Details of our Junior Cricket training sessions and teams can be found on this page. If you have any questions in relation to Junior Cricket at AVCC then please contact Paul White (Junior Coordinator) - ppwhite@abingdonvalecc.co.uk or on 07764 432720

Junior Teams - Key Contacts for 2025

Kit & Equipment

• All junior (u-11 and u-13) training and playing teamwear can be ordered at our ‘TrySports’ junior club shop.

• Juniors under 18 years of age can buy kit from the clubs official kit provider from the Gentleman & Players website. 

• The club have a small selection of equipment however we recommend that players provide their own protective equipment.

Age Groups and Teams: 2025 Season

All Stars - Children from ages 5 to 8

A fun and active way to introduce your child to cricket and learn the new skills, All Stars cricket is organised by the ECB and further details of our sessions can be found below:

• When:  Saturday mornings from May to June - Exact dates to be confirmed.

• Time:  09.15 - 10.30

• Coaches: Rob Hood & Dave Greenaway

REGISTER HERE - www.ecb.co.uk/play/all-stars

Each registered child receives a pack of cricket goodies. Book your spaces now clicking on the following link 

Did you know… parents and guardians can get involved and play cricket with their children too? It's a great way to spend time with your child and create memories that will last a lifetime. Parent activators (helpers) will support the fully accredited lead Activator in delivering the sessions, supporting and encouraging children as they learn new skills. It's completely optional and you do not need to be a cricket expert to be involved.

Dynamos - Children from ages 8 to 11

A perfect introduction to cricket for new players and also suitable as a natural follow-on from All Stars, Dynamos is a softball cricket program organised by the ECB and further details of our sessions can be found below:

• When:  Saturday mornings from May to June - Exact dates to be confirmed.

• Time:  09.15 - 10.30 

• Coaches: Amith Premkumar (Mixed) & Emma Bell (Girls Only)

Please note that these session will be split between mixed participation and Girls Only.

REGISTER HERE - www.ecb.co.uk/play/dynamos-cricket.

Did you know? We are intending to enter Under 9’s team into several softball festivals in 2025

Under 11 - (School Years 5-6)

We have two teams into the Oxfordshire leagues. We will enter an 8-a-side softball league (pairs format) and an 11 a-side hardball league for players to gain experience of competitive cricket.

Outdoor Training (Summer)

• When:  Friday evenings May to June - Exact dates to be confirmed

• Time:  6.15pm - 7.45pm

• Coach: Tom Hussey

Matches

• When:  Sunday mornings - Exact dates to be confirmed

• Time:  TBC

• Click here for U11 hardball fixtures and results

• Click here for U11 softball fixtures and results

Indoor Training (2025)

• When: 

  • Sunday 23 February

  • Sunday 02 March

  • Sunday 16 March

  • Sunday 30 March

  • Sunday 06 April

  • Sunday 13 April 

• Time:  12pm - 1.30pm

• Where: Larkmead School, Abingdon 

  To confirm attendance, please fill out this form

Did you know… Players who are ready for 11-a-side hardball league cricket can be part of our Under 13’s team.

Under 13 (school years 7-8)

We have two hardball teams (1 x 11-a-side and 1 x 8-a-side pairs) into the Oxfordshire leagues and further details can be found below:

Outdoor Training (Summer)

• When:  Monday evenings from 10th May to 26 June 2024

• Time:  6.15pm - 7.45pm 

• Coach: Guy Lemon & Greg Jones

Matches:

• When:  Thursday evenings from the end of April 

• Time:  6pm - 8pm

• Click here for u13 11-a-side fixtures and results

• Click here for u13 super-8-pairs fixtures and results

Indoor Training (2025)

• When: 

  • Sunday 23 February

  • Sunday 02 March

  • Sunday 16 March

  • Sunday 30 March

  • Sunday 06 April

  • Sunday 13 April

• Time:  1.30pm - 3pm 

• Where: Larkmead School, Abingdon 

  To confirm attendance, please fill out this form

Did you know? From age 13 (school year 8), junior cricketers are eligible to be considered for selection for our senior sides in Saturday league cricket.

Under 17 - (School Years 11-13)

We have an Under 17 team who will play in the Oxfordshire league. Players are encouraged to train with the senior teams on Tuesday evenings and further details of their matches can be found below.

Matches:

• When:  Monday evenings in July / August (after the Under 15 season has completed)

• Time:  6pm - 8pm

• Coach: Simon Mills

• Fixtures and results: - To be confirmed

Junior Membership & Match Fees

Junior Membership for school Years 5 - 10 are as follows:

• £60.00 per year for the first child from a family.

• £50.00 per year for other siblings.

The online form for 2025 Junior Membership registration and payment is available here.

Match Fees for the 2025 season are as follows:

• £3.00 per match

Please note that winter training sessions are not included in the above costs and the respective team coaches will be able to advise you on the payment details for this.