Cricket NSW have bold plans to increase the number of girls and women playing cricket, working hand in hand with clubs, associations and schools. Woolworths Cricket Blast Cricket Blast is the starting journey for all girls Experience the joy of backyard cricket in a more structured way. Cricket-based game-based activities recreate the magic and lasting memories of pick-up games of cricket. There are girls only options too! Find your local program in the program finder from this link: https://play.cricket.com.au/program-finder Cricket Blast in Schools Thanks to generous sponsorship by our friends at Woolworths and Commonwealth Bank we can come to your school and offer a 4 week program. We may even be able to offer this for free to engage more girls. If you’d like to have a program at your school, please get in school with julie.stafford@cricketnsw.com.au and tell us your school. Social Cricket We understand not everyone wants to play with a helmet, pads and a hard ball. To find your local program click here Girls Only Junior Cricket Junior Club Cricket is the next step after Cricket Blast. You can play in mixed Club Teams or in Girls only Junior Cricket Competitions in local Associations around NSW. There are smaller team sizes to encourage greater match action for all players We have reduced the pitch length & boundary widths for the younger age groups to make sure they're relevant to your child's size and age Gone are the days where junior cricket takes up the whole weekend! We are now offering shortened match lengths with high levels of action & involvement All girls cricket leagues provide fun and competitive cricket competition for girls. Recommended for girls aged 11-18 2 hour games Different formats allow girls to progress based on their ability Fun and active, make new friends Some equipment may be provided In summary the Stages for progression are: Stage 1 is 7 a side and players bowl off 16m. Suitable for u11’s and girls new to cricket aged u13 Stage 2 s 9 a side and play off an 18m pitch. Suitable for u13’s and girls new to cricket aged U15 Stage 3 is 11 a side traditional cricket suitable for anyone who can play well and bowl off the full pitch length of 20.1m More info can be found HERE Find your local club HERE Dads and Daughters This ground-breaking program is for dads and their daughters! Find out more and get involved HERE. Holiday Programs We offer an opportunity for girls to have a day of cricket fun during the Holidays. Check out this page for all the latest programs. https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/school-holidays Social Women’s Cricket Comps We have a number of social women’s cricket leagues for all standards and abilities around NSW to join. Contact your local association or find a local comp here: Twilight Womens Cricket League: https://www.twilightwomenscricket.com/ Girls Winter Cricket Skills Our six -week skill development program is a fantastic opportunity for girls aged 9-14 who have played Cricket Blast, Stage 1 or Stage 2 to enhance their cricket skills and transition to the next stage of their cricket journey. Learn More Here