Juniors

Welcome to junior cricket at Chester County Officers. We run Under 13 and Under 15 teams in the North Cheshire Junior League, and the ECB's Dynamos programme for 8 to 11 year olds. Everything a parent or carer needs to know is on this page, and if anything isn't covered, just email us.

Age groups

Dynamos Cricket (age 8 to 11): the ECB's fun, fast introduction to the game, with short games and skills sessions
Under 13s: league matches in the North Cheshire Junior League
Under 15s: league matches in the North Cheshire Junior League, with a pathway into senior cricket

Juniors are encouraged into our Saturday and Sunday teams when they're ready.

Parents: help run the junior section

Team manager: organise match days for an age group (availability, lifts, kit and the team sheet)
Parent communications: send emails and updates, and keep the group chats and Spond up to date
Fixtures: arrange friendlies and liaise with other clubs and the league
Kit and equipment: look after the junior kit bags and order shirts
Scoring and umpiring at junior matches (we'll show you how)
Helping at training and Dynamos sessions
Driving to away fixtures

No cricket experience needed, and an hour or two a month makes a real difference. Some roles working directly with children need a DBS check, which the club arranges.

I can help All the ways to get involved

Training

Training days, times and venues for 2027 will be published here and on the What's On page.

Details coming soon

What to bring

A water bottle (named) and a snack
Trainers, plus suncream and a hat in summer
A helmet if your child has their own; under-18s must wear one when batting or keeping wicket up to the stumps
Club kit can be borrowed while your child is starting out: just ask

Fees and membership

Junior membership details for 2027 will be published here.

Details coming soon

Matches

Fixtures and results for each age group are on the team pages, updated nightly from Play-Cricket. Match-day arrangements are sent to parents beforehand.

Under 15 Under 13 What's on

Photos and filming

We only use photos of children whose parents have given consent
We never publish a child's photo alongside their name
Junior matches are not livestreamed
Tell us at any time if you'd like your child's name left off the website's results and statistics

We follow the ECB's guidance on photography, filming and social media.

Questions from parents

What age can my child start?

Dynamos Cricket is for 8 to 11 year olds and is the best place to start. We also have Under 13 and Under 15 teams playing in the North Cheshire Junior League.

When do juniors train?

Junior training is on Monday evenings at the ground during the season. In 2026 Under 13s and Dynamos started at 6pm; times for 2027 will be confirmed in the spring. Dates and times are on What's On.

How do I book Dynamos?

Dynamos is booked through the ECB website when bookings open in the spring. Our sessions run on Monday evenings at the ground (6pm in 2026).

How much does junior cricket cost?

Junior match fees in 2026 were £5 per game, and juniors playing in our senior teams pay half the adult match fee. Junior membership for 2027 will be confirmed at the AGM.

Does my child need their own kit?

Not to start with: club kit can be borrowed while your child is starting out. Under-18s must wear a helmet when batting or keeping wicket up to the stumps.

Can girls play?

Yes. Girls are welcome in all our junior teams and in Dynamos.

How do you keep children safe?

We follow the ECB's Safe Hands policy, have two Club Safeguarding Officers, and never publish a child's photo alongside their name. Safeguarding at the club.