Girls Yr 5 - 6

Girls Year 5 - 6 Grade Conditions 

This is a Website Summary. The Full Conditions and score sheet should be copied from the links on the overview page in the Competitions section of the website. 

Grade Manager - Paul Gray - Phone: 0274 320866 - email: paul.gray@carrier.utc.com

Coaches of teams in this grade should email their contact information to the Grade Manager so that he can be in contact with you during the season if needed.

Aim

  • Guaranteed Participation - As with all our grades the development of the player and enjoyment of the game are seen as more important than the result. All players will bat and bowl in every match.
  • ‘NOTHING CAN JUSTIFY A WIN-AT-ALL COSTS APPROACH’

Grade Objective

This is a transitional grade providing a stepping stone from Super 8 to more traditional formats against teams of similar experience, size and ability. This grade is primarily for girl’s school Year 5 and 6 but can include year 7 girls depending on experience and ability. It is the stepping stone into the more traditional format played in the Years 7/8 grade.

For most girls this grade will be their first experience of playing more traditional cricket with a leather ball, helmet and pads and most girls will thrive on the opportunity. The girls develop their technique, enjoyment and understanding of the game, participating equally in all facets of the game including batting, bowling, keeping and fielding. Dispensation for older girls is available at the Grade Manager’s discretion (See footnote).

Playing Conditions Summary

  • Players primarily Years 5 and 6 (but possible dispensation above)    
  • 9.00am start
  • Games take approx 3 hours
  • 9-a-side
  • 16m pitch prior to Xmas, increasing to 18m pitch after Xmas 
  • 22 overs per innings - innings split into two halves with teams changing after each 11 overs, so they are not fielding for too long
  • Max 3 overs per bowler
  • Fielding exclusion and MAX batting zones (see picture below) 
  • Compulsory batting retirement after facing 20 legitimate deliveries
  • Wides and no-balls creates a 'free hit' off the tee and are not re-bowled 
  • Junior size Easton 'Match' 142g ball (not a leather ball)
  • Boundaries are set at 35 metres

See full playing conditions for further details 

Fielding Exclusion Zone Graphic - note pitch length starts at 16m pre Xmas increasing to 18m after Xmas