Juniors

What does CSCC have for children?

As an introduction at the youngest ages, under 8, we run the ECB initiative called All Stars details of which are here. After, and alongside, these our junior section is divided into groups spanning two years, i.e. Under 9s, Under 13s and Under 15s, with each group led by ECB qualified coaches. These are for boys and girls, but we also run teams dedicated to girls as we know that many girls prefer this, though all are encouraged to train and play with boys this is not forced. The children will initially go into groups based on their age at the ECB cut off date, which is September 1st on the previous season, i.e. for the 2022 season this is September 1st 2021, and will progress through the age groups as they get older.

There will, though, be players that are very capable and show the attitude needed to play at a higher level, so they may move up year groups. We will also enter the more capable into trials for county representative squads. As a general rule training for juniors is on Friday evenings from around 6.15pm, with a BBQ and open bar, there is also girls training on Monday evenings, and some of the more accomplished players will be invited to train with the seniors, and, indeed play in adult teams when their coaches and guardians feel is appropriate.

Under 9s

Richard Wood

U9s Coach

Training is on Friday evenings from 6pm.
The U9s play friendlies as they move towards competitive games.

Under 11s

James Rendell (Rens)

Sponsor

South Glos Cricket

Passionate to improve and develop skills for the next generation of cricketers

1st Team Captain and U11s Coach

Back in August 1994 Rens played his first 1st XI game for the Sods, helping them to a 9 wicket win against Patchway at the age of 14. Soon after that he went into the wilderness, playing 1st X1 at Knowle and Frocester, before returning to CSCC in 2006. As of June 2022, he has taken more than 360 Saturday 1st team wickets, with best bowling figures is 7 for 18!

Dan Brown

Dan is an off spinner for the Chipping Sodbury 1st team and lifelong Sodbury lad! He is an outstanding coach who enjoys watching the youngsters develop their skills! All the family can often be seen at the Ridings supporting the cricket, Dan is a school teacher and loves his football in the off season!

Matt Leonard

Matt is a fast bowler who played many years of top level cricket in Bristol. Matt was persuaded to join (as his son is now playing hardball cricket at The Sods) and is a great addition to the coaching team!

2022 team and league structures

Two teams playing competitive hardball cricket in the Bristol Youth Cricket League.
Performance and Development teams offering cricket for a range of abilities, experience and attitude.
Third team entered into Sunday Gloucester Youth Cricket League, playing 30 over cricket.

Summer Training

April start (weather permitting), programme running for 12 weeks.
Based at Chipping Sodbury Cricket Club excellent outdoor facilities
Friday nights 18:15-19:45
BBQ and Refreshments – perfect start to the weekend!

Winter Nets

Indoor out of season programmes.
Normally running in February and March.

Fees include

summer training
match fees
family social membership
winter nets programme
qualified coaching team
end of season party