What is CricKids?
CricKids is an Isle of Man Cricket Association CricStart initiative aimed at providing a great first experience of cricket for boys and girls aged 3-6 years old. Focus is on developing children's movement and athletic skills and very basic cricket skills. The emphasis is on fun and being active. Mums and dad's can have valuable time with their kids as family members are encouraged to take part too! The page will include drills, skills and challenges for this age group as well as highlight CricKids sessions taking place on the Isle of Man.
Winter CricKids 2025
The IOMCA will be running a second block of winter CricKids sessions at King William's College this February and March. The popular IOMCA CricStart programme aims to provide a fun first experience of cricket for boys and girls aged 3 - 7 years-old.
CricKids is a great first introduction to cricket and focuses on developing children’s athletic, social and very basic cricket skills. The emphasis is on having fun and being active. Mums and dads can have valuable time with their kids as family members are encouraged to take part too!
CricKids sessions:
For an additional £40 a CricStart backpack can be purchased including a CricStart back-pack, bat, ball, CricStart cap, CricStart water bottle and CricStart t shirt.
CricKids is a great first introduction to cricket and focuses on developing children’s athletic, social and very basic cricket skills. The emphasis is on having fun and being active. Mums and dads can have valuable time with their kids as family members are encouraged to take part too!
CricKids sessions:
- Time: 2-3
- Dates: Sunday February 4th & 11th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th (excluding 18th & 25th February)
- Cost: £20 for 6 sessions
- Venue: King William's College
For an additional £40 a CricStart backpack can be purchased including a CricStart back-pack, bat, ball, CricStart cap, CricStart water bottle and CricStart t shirt.
IOMCA CricKids Returns
The IOMCA will be running the popular winter CricKids sessions at King William's College this November. and December. Further details are included on the below poster. To book and for payment details please email [email protected]
CricKids Winter 2021 Programme
After a successful series of CricKids sessions in November and December 2020 with 25 CricKids taking part. The IOMCA will be running two further courses as part of their winter 2021 programme at King William's College.
| iomca_winter_programme_2021.pdf |
Winter 2020 CricKids Sessions
CricKids returns for the winter 2020 at King William's College please email [email protected] to book and for payment details.
| cric_kids_poster_.pdf |
CricKids Summer Programme
CricKids mornings have been included on the IOMCA summer holiday programme for the first time. Fun mornings at various clubs across the Isle of Man are planned for male and female 3-6 year old cricketers! Please email [email protected] for a booking form and payment details.
| summer_holiday_programme_.pdf |
Catching Challenges
Challenge 1: Clap catches
Challenge 2: Head, shoulders, knees and toes
Challenge 2: Head, shoulders, knees and toes
Target Batting
This drill can be done using improvised batting Ts, a drop feed from the neck or with a bobble feed from a partner.