Orange CYMS Cricket Club is inviting children aged 5-8 to discover the fun of cricket at a free \u2018Come and Try Day\u2019 at Wade Park on Monday, October 12.<\/p>\n
Designed for children who are new to cricket or still deciding on a summer sport, Cricket Blast-Off! will run from 4pm to 5pm, with cricket activities taking place from 4pm to 4.40pm followed by a free barbecue.<\/p>\n
No cricket experience is required, all equipment is provided and there is no cost to attend.<\/p>\n
Orange CYMS Cricket Club President Mick Curran said the event was aimed at making it easy for families to give cricket a try.<\/p>\n
“If your child is interested in cricket or you haven’t picked a summer sport yet, this is the perfect opportunity to come along and see what cricket is all about,” Mr Curran said.<\/p>\n
“Volunteers from the club will run the games and drills, and be available to answer any questions and help parents and guardians complete registrations.<\/p>\n
“We want to make it as easy as possible for children to get involved and enjoy cricket,” he said.<\/p>\n
Cricket Blast-Off! Participants will be divided into two age-based groups that mirror the club’s full Cricket Blast program.<\/p>\n
Junior Blasters (5-6 years) will enjoy fun drills, games and activities designed to build confidence and basic cricket skills for children new to the game<\/p>\n
Master Blasters (7-8 years) is designed for children who can bowl with a straight arm and hit a moving ball, with participants playing non-competitive, modified and safe cricket matches<\/p>\n
The full Orange CYMS Cricket Blast program begins in early November and runs across 10 weeks, with five weeks in Term 4 this year and five weeks in Term 1 next year. Sessions will be held in Orange on Mondays and Molong on Thursdays.<\/p>\n
Registration for the full program costs $120, with NSW Government Active Kids vouchers reducing the cost by $50.<\/p>\n
Participants receive a pack of Cricket Australia equipment, including items such as a bat, ball, hat and drink bottle.<\/p>\n
Mr Curran said Cricket Blast is the best way for young children to start playing cricket.<\/p>\n
“Cricket Blast is fun, safe and easy for families to fit into a busy week,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe sessions run for just 45 minutes and children can nominate friends they would like to play with.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to welcoming lots of kids to our sport this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Registered Orange CYMS Junior Blasters and Master Blasters players are encouraged to attend the Cricket Blast-Off! if they bring an unregistered friend.<\/p>\n