Each registration includes a Brothers long sleeve playing shirt.
Are you looking for a junior Cricket club for your son or daughter? Brothers Cricket Club has been competing in the Townsville Cricket Junior competitions for decades. With four age groups in the junior competition structure including U11, U13, U15 and U18 COLTS, the playing season runs from October to March (inclusive of a 6 week break over the Christmas/New Year period).
Cricket is a fantastic sport for kids and adolescents. It is not only great for developing physical and mental fitness,but playing cricket also builds independence, social and team building skills.
Brothers Cricket is proud to be contributing to the development of the next generation of cricket players. Players who also show integrity, respect and great sportsmanship both on and off the field. We are also proud to have a great group of passionate cricket loving volunteers coaching all our junior teams.
Have a Question? Contact us via FACEBOOK or reach out via our CONTACT FORM.
Mixed TeamsU11, U13, U15, U17
KEY DETAILS
How are teams allocated? A player is allocated to a team based on their age (as at 31st August) in line with Townsville Cricket guidelines. A pre-season trial session may also be held to help facilitate team allocations where there are a high number of player registrations received and multiple teams will be competing in the sameage grade. Teams are mixed and we welcome female players.
When do I train? 1-2 times per week at Brothers Cricket Club home ground, John McCulloch Oval in Kirwan. Training days and frequency are set by your team coach.
When are our games? Each Saturday during the season. Each grade is allocated a start time of either 8.00am or 1.00pm, which will be the same for the entire season. Game duration is approximately 2.5/3hrs for U11 through to 4/5hrs for U13, U15 & U17.
Where are our games played? Game locations vary each week and are either a 'home' or 'away' game.'Away' games are played at our opposing teams home ground for that match.
U11 and U13 teams play on an astroturf pitch and their 'home' games are played at Ignatius Park College, Cranbrook (Field access via Albert St)
U15 and U17 teams play on a traditional grass pitch and 'home' games are played at our home ground, John McCulloch Oval, Kirwan.
'Away' games are usually every second week and are played at various locations such as Gill Park in Pimlico, Riverway Stadium and Oval, Wulguru State School, Cutheringa Park in West End, Endeavour Park at Murray Sporting Complex and Kilcora Park at Mount Low.
Grades which include competing teams from Home Hill and Charters Towers will include games at these locations also. This is usually a maximum of twice per season.
How do I register to play? Prior to season commencement you are strongly encouraged to attend our club sign-on day. If you are unable to attend the sign-on day or the season has already commenced please reach out to us via our CONTACT page and we will be able to assist you.
2024/25 SEASON COMMENCES EARLY OCTOBER 2024
2024/25 Junior Registration Fees
**2024/25 Season Fees and inclusions will be announced 1st August 2024**
2023/24 CLUB FEES | U11 $180 | U13 $210 | U15 $240 | U17 $270
CRICKET AUSTRALIA NATIONAL REGISTRATION FEE | $16
All fees are required to be paid in full as a part of the registration process prior to playing games.
- FREE PLAYING SHIRT
- FREE CLUB POLO
Each registration includes a Brothersshort sleeve polo shirt.
What do I need to have
in my cricket kit?
When you play in our competitive junior teams you will need to play with your own personal cricket kit. These are the items you will need to have on hand each week for training and/or games.
There are lots of products and brands to choose from and not all cricket bats are equal. We recommend speaking with a specialty cricket store like the team Keith Dudgeon Cricket Specialists for expert advice and let them know we sent you.
- Cricket Bat
- Cricket Helmet
- Batting Pads
- Batting Gloves
- Thigh Guards
- Box/Protector
- Cricket Shoes
- Cricket Bag
- Cricket Hat
- Cricket Pants
- Playing Shirt