Equipment
Cricket is a sport where you need a few bits of specialist equipment to keep you safe.
Most clubs provide bats and all the protective gear, but you may want your own kit.
In fact, there can be so much kit you may feel as though you're packing to go on holiday.
But a hard cricket ball can do a lot of damage -
It will stop you getting hurt, though you may find the odd bump and bruise slips through now and then.
Click on the above image to get details on each item of equipment.
Club Provisions:
Clothing
Normal sports wear is required for training such as tracksuit bottoms, t-
Footwear
Trainers are suitable for players starting out, as they play more cricket they would benefit from wearing cricket 'spikes' which gives better grip, particularly for bowling.
Protective Equipment
Boys who progress to play hard ball cricket must wear a box. It is recommended that a player supplies their own although the club do have a couple for communal use. Other protective equipment including helmets, pads and gloves are required to play hard ball cricket. Again, the club does have a limited stock of various sizes that can be used by club members, although some children do have their own. If you do wish to buy your child their own equipment, you may find the attached guide useful.
Bats
Players playing soft ball cricket will not need a bat. For those playing hard ball cricket, the club does have a limited range of bats for use by team members. If you wish to purchase a bat for your child, please do read the attached information regarding sizing, as it is very important to buy the correct size and weight of bat for your child as the wrong choice may hinder their performance, or worse, cause them physical harm. Please note, that if a coach deems that a player’s own bat is unsuitable for them, the coach may recommend that they play with a club bat.
