It was a summer to remember for Crouch End Cricket Club’s junior section in 2024. We attracted a record number of players, won a record number of matches and ended a run of seven years without a trophy by winning not just one but four league titles.

Congratulations go to all our teams but especially the U10 girls – who were champions in their first year of playing – and the U12, U13 and U15 boys. Between them, our four teams of champions lost only four games across the entire season, which is a tremendous effort.

Our thanks go to all of you as well – for ferrying your children and friends to training and matches, watching and playing cricket at home, supporting teams, scoring, umpiring or just propping up the bar at Calthorpe. Our wonderful club relies on all your contributions.

This end-of-season newsletter outlines the opportunities we offer your children to stay connected with the club between now and next summer. And if you want to become more involved in the junior section yourself, please just drop us a line on crouchendccjuniors@outlook.com

Winter Nets

Sep to Oct 2024
Drop-in Nets for Girls

• When: Fridays from Sep 6 (5.00-6.15pm; hardball only)
• Where: Crouch End CC, Park Road (weather permitting)
• Cost: £5 per session – pay as you go online via club website

Drop-in Nets for Boys

• When: Sundays from Sep 15 (2.45-5.15pm)
• Where: Crouch End CC, Park Road (weather permitting)
• Ages: U10-U12 (1.30-2.45); U13-15 (2.45-4); U16-U17 (4-5.15)
• Cost: £5 per session – pay as you go online via club website

Nov 2024 to Mar 2025
Middlesex Junior Cricket Association 8-a-side Tournament

• When: Selected Sundays from Nov 10 (finals day is Mar 30)
• Where: Finchley, Gunnersbury and Totteridge
• Ages: Boys U10, U11, U13, U15 and U17; Girls U11 and U13
• Format: We enter teams in each age group of this fast-paced indoor knockout tournament every year. Progress through all the rounds and they get to play at the Lord’s Indoor School on finals day. Look out for further information on your team’s WhatsApp group.

Jan to Mar 2025
Indoor Winter Training

• When: Fridays from Jan 10
• Where: Heartlands School, Alexandra Palace
• Ages: Boys U9 and upwards (5.30-6.45); Girls U10 and upwards (7.00-8.15)
• Format: Ricardo and other qualified coaches will run these sessions. Players will be divided into groups based on age and ability for hardball nets and skills practice with softballs.
• Cost: £10 per session – pay as you go online via club website

Jan to Mar 2025
Crouch End CC Academy

• When: Saturdays from mid-January, 2-5pm
• Where: Mallinson Sports Centre, Highgate
• Ages: U12 and upwards
• Format: Our junior academy is now in its third year and is aimed at nurturing and honing the most promising young talent at CECC. Two coaches who play at an elite level and their support team take the players through an eight-week programme covering all aspects of the game. Your manager will be in touch if your child is nominated for selection.
• Cost : £120-£150