One pathway, five levels — from a first swing at age 5 to high-performance cricket at 14 and beyond. Players are placed by age at first, then by ability as they progress.
The Junior Cricket Program is organised into five session types. Placement is based initially on age and transitions to ability-based placement as players progress, so every child trains at the level that suits them. The program runs across three terms each year and is open to SCC members and non-members alike.
The journey has three broad stages: a fun-first start for ages 5–10, structured academy training for ages 10–14, and a high-performance tier for players 14 and up.
Each level builds on the last. Pick the age group to see what a term looks like at that stage.
A fun-first start with soft balls and child-friendly equipment — a positive experience that paves the way for a lifelong love of the game.
Explore FoundationA more systematic approach to cricket training begins — technique, team play and the first taste of real game scenarios.
Explore IntroductionStructured academy training that is more specialised and comprehensive — skills, match simulations and mindset.
Explore IntermediateRefining existing skills while preparing players for the tactical, physical and mental challenges of competitive cricket.
Explore AdvancedThe high-performance tier — perfecting techniques and strategising for the dynamic challenges of advanced competition.
Explore EliteThe Junior Cricket Program sits inside the SCC Cricket Pathway. Above the junior line, the SCC Cricket Section fields a full landscape of senior cricket to grow into.
Beneath the senior line sit the U19 women's team and the U15, U17 and U19 men's teams, plus the U9 (softball), U11 and U13 academy squads — so there is a team for every step of the journey.
*To take part in senior matches and training at the SCC, players need to be a Junior or Senior Cricket Section member.
The academy is for players aged 5–16, but adults are very welcome at the club. Grown-ups join through the SCC Cricket Section, which runs both league and social cricket.
Visit SCC WebsiteThe program runs three terms a year, with fees billed in blocks within each term. If your child misses a session through illness (with medical cert) or rain, you receive a credit.
Select your session frequency and days for the upcoming term. Discounts apply for multi-day bookings.