Woolworths Junior Blaster & Master Blaster Programs

Woolworths Junior Blaster Program & Master Blaster Program

Woolworths Cricket Blasters Program

Registrations are open for our Cricket Blasters programme for 2023/24.

The Woolworths Cricket Blasters programme is Australia’s entry level cricket participation program that has been the first step on the cricket pathway for hundreds of thousands of Australian girls and boys over the past 20 years.

The Blasters program teaches girls and boys the skills to play Australia's favourite sport, through fun game based activities.

This program is aimed at kids (aged 4 to 10) and runs for 12 weeks (with a Christmas break in between) and the objective is to introduce children to the game of cricket. They will be taught the basic skills of the game using structured activities with an emphasis on having fun. The program covers a range of fundamental childhood development motor skills including hitting a ball, catching, throwing, running, stopping, balance and co-ordination. We cater for different levels of individual skill and age.

Our Junior Blast Coordinators are trained volunteers, devoted to ensuring your kids have a fun and safe experience. The activities are designed to be inclusive, action-packed and fun! They are well organised and help kids to develop social skills, physical fitness, sportsmanship and basic cricket knowledge. The format allows parents and coaches to interact with participants throughout, ensuring the skills of the game are taught in a fun, safe and healthy environment.

Again this season Ormond Cricket Club will host the Blasters program on Saturday mornings starting in October.

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Many of our current junior players have been through the Blasters (previously MILO in2Cricket) programme that is run by parents with the support of the club co-ordinators. It is similar to the Auskick model with volunteers a key part of the program. Many parents in the past have enjoyed their involvement with their young children’s cricket development.

The primary focus with this age group is to provide a positive, enjoyable introduction to the game of cricket using a variety of activities which develop basic cricket skills, provide physical fitness and encourage social interaction and team building. Participants are taught specific skills including holding the bat, catching, throwing and basic bowling and batting techniques. Children are encouraged to practice at home and watch cricket on the television to get a basic understanding of the game.

General information about Blasters is available at the following website:- https://play.cricket.com.au/play/cricket-blast/woolworths-cricket-blast

If you have any questions you can contact the Blasters Coordinator Tanja Curtis on blasters@ormondcc.com.au

When: Saturdays 9am to 10.30am from 21st October 2023 to 2nd December then resumes February 3rd to March 9th

Where: Ormond Cricket Club (E E Gunn Reserve) – Corner Malane Street and Beatty Crescent, Ormond.

Cost: $99 – all payments must be made online through HERE

Includes:
A Junior Blasters Cricket Pack T-shirt with your name on it (click here for a sizing chart)

Bucket hat in your choice of Big Bash team colour

Personalised Plastic bat

Rubber ball

Sticker sheet

Welcome note and sticker

Woolworths Cricket Blast Passport

All Equipment Provided
12 Sessions a year
Parent Participation
Accredited Coaches
Cricket Skills Training
Fun Activities

Training/Practice	Fun, safe activities that focus on developing fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, hitting, throwing, etc.
Game Type	Junior Blasters
Ball	Yellow Safety Ball & Plastic Bats
Protective Equipment	None Required
Boundary	Not Applicable
Overs/Duration	60 minute active sessions
Innings	All players to be involved through the skill workstations
Team	Groups with modified games
Batting	Batting Tees may be used
Fielding	Rotation of fielders. No fielders within 10 metres of batter
Pitch Length	Flexible to suit the standard of bowlers and batter (approx. 13 to 16m)
Dismissals	No

Frequently Asked Questions for Blasters

So how does it work?

We work on basic cricket skills which include Batting, Bowling, Catching and Throwing. The coaches also have a couple of funs games that everyone gets to do! The coaches will pair the boys and girls up into their age groups on the day. Groups of 10 to 15 kids will rotate between 5 to 7 different activities during the morning with everyone getting time at each activity. We encourage parents to go around and join in activities with the kids. Experience tells us that the kids love having their parent or guardian join in and have a go!

Can both boys and girls participate in Blast cricket?

Absolutely! The Woolworths Cricket Blast Program is suitable for both girls and boys.

Is my club insured?

Yes. Under Cricket Australia’s National Club Risk Protection Program, all Cricket Blast Centres are fully insured against participant, volunteer and co-ordinator injury.

What age do the players have to be?

The Cricket Blast Program is designed for girls and boys between the ages of 5 and 7.

What should my child wear for a Cricket Blaster program?

The Cricket Blaster program is active and action-packed. All first time Cricket Blasters will receive a participant shirt as a part of the registration pack, which is suggested to be worn during session.

It is also recommended that children wear runners/trainers and clothing that they can move around in.

What does a Returning Cricket Blaster Participant Receive?

Backpack
Red rubber ball
Welcome message
1 x Redeemable Item from the following:
Personalised ASICS shirt
Drink bottle
Sunglasses + Fitness Tracker Combo
Reversible bucket hat
Plastic bat with personalised sticker

All participants have the option to purchase extra items within the registration process

Woolworths Master Blasters

Registrations are open for Ormond’s Cricket Blasters Programme for in 2023/24.

Master Blasters has been incorporated into the overall Cricket Blasters programme.

It is the new era of junior cricket – It’s fast, fun, quick, active, energetic and dynamic – everything kids are looking for in entertainment. Master Blasters has been developed to ensure junior cricketers can progress with confidence from Master Blasters to competitive club cricket competitions. It is also designed to inspire boys and girls to keep playing cricket and follow the game.

Master Blasters is a modified game format for children aged 7-10 years, played on a smaller ground with a reduced pitch length. A coin/bat toss determines which team bats first and each team has 8 players per side (Up to 10 players may participate but only eight may bat and bowl. One player must be nominated to bat only and one nominated to bowl only. 10 may rotate as fielders.) No protective equipment is required except for wicket-keepers who wear a helmet with a grill when keeping up to the stumps. No fielder is allowed within 10 metres of the bat until after the ball is hit. This excludes the wicket-keeper and slips.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT : For Master Blasters you can register online by clicking below:
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If you have any questions you can contact the Blasters Coordinator Tanja Curtis on blasters@ormondcc.com.au

The 10-week program gives girls and boys the chance to play exciting games of T20 cricket! Up to 80 girls and boys play simultaneous games of T20 on the one field. With only eight players per team, all participants have greater involvement in the game and T20 Blast games are much shorter than traditional games of cricket, with each session lasting between 60 and 75 minutes. The format allows parents and coaches to interact with participants throughout, ensuring the skills of the game are taught in an explosive, action-packed session.

Master Blaster Participant Packs

A players cap in your choice of Big Bash team colour

Woolworths Cricket Blast Passport

When: Every Saturday 9am to 10.00am

Starts: 21st October 2023 to 2nd December then resumes February 3rd to March 9th

Where: Ormond Cricket Club (E E Gunn Reserve) – Corner Malane Street and Beatty Crescent, Ormond.

Cost: $99

Woolworths Master Blast bridges the gap between the Junior Blast program and junior club cricket (that starts at under 12 level) at Ormond Cricket Club. The aim of Master Blast is to:

Introduce junior cricketers to competition
Continue to develop skills and techniques learned at the Junior Blast (previously Milo In2Cricket)
Maximise participation for all participants
Increase kids passion for the game of cricket

Description	Woolworths Master Blast
Target	7-10 year olds
Location	Multiple games on a single ground at same weekly location
Team Sizes	Eight players per team
Time Frame	60 to 75 minutes per game
Game Length	16 overs per innings
Pitch Length	18 metres
Pitch Type	Grass outfield
Ground Size	40 metres from batting end stumps
Ball	‘Incrediball’
Equipment	Provided
Batting	Pairs bat for four overs each
Bowling	All bowlers bowl two overs from the same end
Fielding	10 metre exclusion zone

Frequently Asked Questions for T20 Master Blast

Who Can Play?

Master Blaster is aimed at boys and girls aged 7 – 10 years, of all abilities. It is a game-based program designed to build on the skills learned in the Junior Blaster program, however is suitable for first-timers in this age group.

Can players use their own wooden bats?

All equipment is provided, however, participants may choose to use their own wooden cricket bat. Just make sure that any equipment you bring along is clearly named.

Can more than eight players play per team?

The maximum number of players allowed on the field at one time is eight, however, a team may choose to have a player who bats and does not bowl and another player who bowls but does not bat, permitting 10 players per team. Alternatively, players may be ‘rostered off’ for one of the games. Every effort should be made to limit teams to eight.

What age do the players have to be?

Master Blaster in Clubs and Associations is essentially a competition for 7 to 10 year olds. Teams with limited numbers of players can use players from a younger age group to complete a team. Please notify co-ordinators prior to the commencement of the session if you have younger players. Please note, as per Cricket Australia’s Well Played manual, girls may also play two years out of their age bracket if playing in a boys or mixed team (i.e. girls 12 years old can effectively play as 10 year-olds.)

Who scores and umpires at the centres?

Each team is required to umpire and score their games. Coaches can organise a parent or an older brother/sister to perform this role on the day.

Where do we get the extra volunteers?

Master Blaster centres are fully co-ordinated by trained and qualified providers who co-ordinate the full process including registration, set up of grounds, collation of results and clean-up of the venue which limits the need for extra volunteers. If extra volunteers are required, the short duration, easy-to-understand rules and game format will enable easier recruitment of parents and helpers.

What happens if a session is effected by rain?

While it is always preferable to make up sessions not completed due to inclement weather, this is not always possible and your Woolworths Master Blaster Co-ordinator will deal with these circumstances on a case by case basis.

As a parent what can I do to get involved in the Woolworths Master Blaster T20 Blast experience?

Parents are encouraged to get involved in the program wherever possible. Your Master Blast co-ordinator will always be looking for assistance with umpiring, scoring and managing games at a Master Blast centre. Make sure you introduce yourself to your Woolworths Master Blast co-ordinator and offer your assistance each week.Parents are a vital part of every Master Blast Centre. When your family signs up to your local Master Blast Centre, there are many ways you can get each member involved, it’s also a great way to relax together and make new friends. To find out more about how you can get involved with the Master Blaster experience, make yourself known to your local Master Blast Deliverer.

Are Woolworths Master Blast participants insured?

Yes, once a participant’s parent/guardian signs a registration form participants are insured.

Registration and Payment

For Cricket Blast (4-10 year olds) you can register online by clicking HERE

You will have the option of selecting group on registration page

If you have any questions you can contact us via email blasters@ormondcc.com.au

Woolworths Junior Blaster Program & Master Blaster Program

Woolworths Cricket Blasters Program

Frequently Asked Questions for Blasters

So how does it work?

Can both boys and girls participate in Blast cricket?

Is my club insured?

What age do the players have to be?

What should my child wear for a Cricket Blaster program?

What does a Returning Cricket Blaster Participant Receive?

Woolworths Master Blasters

Master Blaster Participant Packs

Frequently Asked Questions for T20 Master Blast

Who Can Play?

Can players use their own wooden bats?

Can more than eight players play per team?

What age do the players have to be?

Who scores and umpires at the centres?

Where do we get the extra volunteers?

What happens if a session is effected by rain?

As a parent what can I do to get involved in the Woolworths Master Blaster T20 Blast experience?

Are Woolworths Master Blast participants insured?

Registration and Payment

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