The IOMCA CricStart initiative consists of introductory cricket programmes for males and females to get them started on their cricketing journey including CricKids, CricSoft, CricGirls and CricStart school engagement days.
2025 Summer CricStart Programme Launched!
The IOMCA CricStart programme is ready to go for the summer. The programme is split into two age groups - CricKids for ages 3-6 and CricSoft for ages 7-9. The CricStart programme is an introductory programme and aims to provide a fun first experience of cricket for girls and boys.
The CricStart programme is being delivered by five cricket clubs across the Isle of Man:
There are three booking options with sizes included on the CricStart registration form:
Option 1 for £50 – CricStart backpack, cricket bat, cricket ball, mini wickets, water bottle, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 2 for £35 – Cricket bat, cricket ball, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 3 for £20 – Club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
To register to take part in the IOMCA CricStart programme please email Sally Green on [email protected]. New participants will need to complete a CricStart registration form and once payment is received CricStart equipment will be delivered to the CricStart centre.
The CricStart programme is being delivered by five cricket clubs across the Isle of Man:
- Castletown CC (Castle Rushen High School field) - start 1st May * Note only ages 6-9
- Crosby CC (Marown Playing Fields), Sunday @ 10-11 – Start 11th May
- Cronkbourne CC (Tromode Road), Thursdays @ 6-7 – Start 24th April
- Finch Hill CC, (Cronkbourne CC, Tromode Road) Sunday @ 10-11 – Start 27th April * Note Finch Hill CC will be using Cronkbourne CC for their CricStart sessions this summer
- Ramsey CC (Ramsey Grammar School, west field) Sundays @ 10:30-11:30 – Start 18th May
There are three booking options with sizes included on the CricStart registration form:
Option 1 for £50 – CricStart backpack, cricket bat, cricket ball, mini wickets, water bottle, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 2 for £35 – Cricket bat, cricket ball, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 3 for £20 – Club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
To register to take part in the IOMCA CricStart programme please email Sally Green on [email protected]. New participants will need to complete a CricStart registration form and once payment is received CricStart equipment will be delivered to the CricStart centre.
Winter CricStart 2025
The IOMCA will be running winter CricKids sessions at King William's College in 2025. The popular IOMCA Crickids programme aims to provide a fun first experience of cricket for boys and girls aged 3 - 6 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:
These will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis and places are limited due to the size of the venue. New attendees will be required to fill in a registration form found on courses and camps. To book and for payment details please email: [email protected]
CricKids sessions:
- Time: 1-2 0r 2-3
- Dates: 2nd February, 9th February, 2nd March, 9th March, 16th March, 23rd March & 30th March (excluding February half term)
- Cost: £25 for 7 sessions
- Venue: King William's College gym
- For an additional £50 a CricStart backpack can be purchased including a CricStart back-pack, bat, ball, wickets, CricStart cap, CricStart water bottle and CricStart t shirt.
These will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis and places are limited due to the size of the venue. New attendees will be required to fill in a registration form found on courses and camps. To book and for payment details please email: [email protected]
CricGirls Programme
The popular IOMCA CricStart programme is ready to go for 2024 and brand new for 2024 is the CricGirls Programme for 8-11-year-old girls. The CricGirls is a targeted girls-only programme and introduces girls aged 8–11-years-old to cricket through skill and games-based activities. CricGirls sessions are delivered by IOMCA coaches and aim to get girls active, to learn new skills and have fun with their friends.
The CricGirls regional programme is being delivered at two venues:
The CricGirls programme includes personalised CricGirls equipment including CricGirls bats and balls. There are three booking options and sizes can be included on the CricStart registration form.
Option 1 for £50: CricStart back-pack, cricket bat, cricket ball, CricStart water bottle, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 2 for £30: cricket bat, cricket ball, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 3 for £15: club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
The CricGirls regional programme is being delivered at two venues:
- South & East - King William's College @ 6-7
- North & West - Peel & St John's CC, Mullen-e-Cloie @ 5:30-6:30
The CricGirls programme includes personalised CricGirls equipment including CricGirls bats and balls. There are three booking options and sizes can be included on the CricStart registration form.
Option 1 for £50: CricStart back-pack, cricket bat, cricket ball, CricStart water bottle, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 2 for £30: cricket bat, cricket ball, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 3 for £15: club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
CricStart 2024 Launched
The popular IOMCA CricStart programme is ready to go for 2024! With CricKids for 3-6 year olds, CricSoft for 7-9 year olds. The CricStart programme aims to provide a fun first experience of cricket for boys and girls aged 3 - 9 years-old.
The programme is divided into three age groups:
CricKids (3-6 year olds) 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!
CricSoft (7-9 year olds) is a high-speed version of cricket where the emphasis is on participation and enjoyment. It is designed to help participants learn the basics of cricket in an inclusive, enjoyable and safe environment, where all children take equal turns at batting, bowling and fielding. Games are played on a smaller field and due to the softer ball no protective equipment is needed.
There are three booking options with sizes included on the CricStart registration form.
Option 1 for £50: CricStart back-pack, cricket bat, cricket ball, CricStart water bottle, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 2 for £30: cricket bat, cricket ball, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 3 for £15: club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
The CricStart programme is being delivered by five clubs across the Isle of Man:
All CricStart participants can take part in the CricStart Festival on the 28th August - Marown Playing Fields 16:30 start. This will include fun activities and games.
Registration
1) Parents register their kids to take part in the IOMCA CricStart programme by emailing Sally Green on [email protected] with a completed CricStart registration form. Once registration is complete and payment is confirmed information will be provided via email on the CricStart centre to attend.
2) Boys and girls attend the first session where they will receive their equipment, depending on which option chosen. Parents will complete a club membership registration form.
3) They will then start an eight-week programme at their local participating CricStart centre.
4) Clubs may provide additional sessions and events for their CricKids and CricSoft participants. This is at the discretion of the clubs and they will inform the participants themselves.
For further information please see the below poster and registration can be completed using the below CricStart registration form. Any questions or a completed registration form can be sent to Sally Green: [email protected]
The programme is divided into three age groups:
CricKids (3-6 year olds) 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!
CricSoft (7-9 year olds) is a high-speed version of cricket where the emphasis is on participation and enjoyment. It is designed to help participants learn the basics of cricket in an inclusive, enjoyable and safe environment, where all children take equal turns at batting, bowling and fielding. Games are played on a smaller field and due to the softer ball no protective equipment is needed.
There are three booking options with sizes included on the CricStart registration form.
Option 1 for £50: CricStart back-pack, cricket bat, cricket ball, CricStart water bottle, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 2 for £30: cricket bat, cricket ball, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 3 for £15: club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
The CricStart programme is being delivered by five clubs across the Isle of Man:
- Crosby CC (Marown Playing Fields), Sundays @ 10:00-11:00
- Cronkbourne CC (Tromode Road), Thursdays @ 18:00-19:00
- Finch Hill CC (Ashley Hill School, bottom field), Sundays @ 10-11
- Ramsey CC (Ramsey Grammar School), Sundays @ 10:30-11:30
- Peel & St Johns CC (Mullen-e-Cloie), Saturdays @ 10:00-11:00
All CricStart participants can take part in the CricStart Festival on the 28th August - Marown Playing Fields 16:30 start. This will include fun activities and games.
Registration
1) Parents register their kids to take part in the IOMCA CricStart programme by emailing Sally Green on [email protected] with a completed CricStart registration form. Once registration is complete and payment is confirmed information will be provided via email on the CricStart centre to attend.
2) Boys and girls attend the first session where they will receive their equipment, depending on which option chosen. Parents will complete a club membership registration form.
3) They will then start an eight-week programme at their local participating CricStart centre.
4) Clubs may provide additional sessions and events for their CricKids and CricSoft participants. This is at the discretion of the clubs and they will inform the participants themselves.
For further information please see the below poster and registration can be completed using the below CricStart registration form. Any questions or a completed registration form can be sent to Sally Green: [email protected]
IOMCA Winter CricStart Programme 2023
The IOMCA will be running winter CricKids and CricSoft sessions at King William's College this November. and December. The popular IOMCA CricStart programme aims to provide a fun first experience of cricket for boys and girls aged 3 - 9 years-old.
The programme is divided into two age groups: CricKids - ages 3-6 and CricSoft - ages 7-9. 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! CricSoft is a high-speed version of cricket where the emphasis is on participation and enjoyment. It is designed to help participants learn the basics of cricket in an inclusive, enjoyable and safe environment, where all children take equal turns at batting, bowling and fielding. Games are played on a smaller field and due to the softer ball no protective equipment is needed.
CricKids sessions
These will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis and places are limited due to the size of the venue. New attendees will be required to fill in a registration form found on courses and camps. To book and for payment details please email: [email protected]
The programme is divided into two age groups: CricKids - ages 3-6 and CricSoft - ages 7-9. 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! CricSoft is a high-speed version of cricket where the emphasis is on participation and enjoyment. It is designed to help participants learn the basics of cricket in an inclusive, enjoyable and safe environment, where all children take equal turns at batting, bowling and fielding. Games are played on a smaller field and due to the softer ball no protective equipment is needed.
CricKids sessions
- Time: 12-1
- Dates: Sunday November 5th to Sunday December 17th
- Cost: £25 for 7 sessions
- Venue: King William's College
- Time: 1-2
- Sunday November 5th to Sunday December 17th
- Cost is £25 for 7 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.
These will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis and places are limited due to the size of the venue. New attendees will be required to fill in a registration form found on courses and camps. To book and for payment details please email: [email protected]
IOMCA 2023 CricStart Programme Launched
The CricStart programme sponsored by Ravenscroft is into its third year with the Isle of Man Cricket Association (IOMCA). The popular IOMCA CricStart programme aims to provide a fun first experience of cricket for boys and girls aged 3 - 9 years-old.
The programme is divided into two age groups: CricKids - ages 3-6 and CricSoft - ages 7-9:
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!
CricSoft is a high-speed version of cricket where the emphasis is on participation and enjoyment. It is designed to help participants learn the basics of cricket in an inclusive, enjoyable and safe environment, where all children take equal turns at batting, bowling and fielding. Games are played on a smaller field and due to the softer ball no protective equipment is needed.
We have provided three options for booking acknowledging the kit you might already have from previous years. You will be able to provide sizes when completing the CricStart registration form.
Option 1 for £55: CricStart back-pack, cricket bat, cricket ball, CricStart t shirt, CricStart cap, CricStart water bottle, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 2 for £30: cricket bat, cricket ball, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 3 for £15: club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
The CricStart programme is being delivered by six clubs across the Isle of Man:
Registration
1) Parents register their kids to take part in the IOMCA CricStart programme by emailing [email protected] with a completed CricStart registration form. Once registration is complete and payment is confirmed information will be provided via email on the CricStart centre to attend.
2) Boys and girls attend the first session where they will receive their equipment, depending on which option chosen. Parents will complete a club membership registration form.
3) They will then start an eight-week programme at their local participating CricStart centre.
4) Clubs may provide additional sessions and events for their CricKids and CricSoft participants. This is at the discretion of the clubs and they will inform the participants themselves.
For further information please see the below poster and registration can be completed using the below CricStart registration form. Any questions or a completed registration form can be sent to [email protected]
The programme is divided into two age groups: CricKids - ages 3-6 and CricSoft - ages 7-9:
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!
CricSoft is a high-speed version of cricket where the emphasis is on participation and enjoyment. It is designed to help participants learn the basics of cricket in an inclusive, enjoyable and safe environment, where all children take equal turns at batting, bowling and fielding. Games are played on a smaller field and due to the softer ball no protective equipment is needed.
We have provided three options for booking acknowledging the kit you might already have from previous years. You will be able to provide sizes when completing the CricStart registration form.
Option 1 for £55: CricStart back-pack, cricket bat, cricket ball, CricStart t shirt, CricStart cap, CricStart water bottle, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 2 for £30: cricket bat, cricket ball, club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
Option 3 for £15: club membership and a minimum of 8 training sessions (depending on the start date)
The CricStart programme is being delivered by six clubs across the Isle of Man:
- Crosby CC (Marown Playing Fields), Sundays @ 10:00-11:00
- Cronkbourne CC (Tromode Road), Thursdays @ 18:00-19:00
- Castletown CC (King William's College), Thursdays @ 18:00-19:00
- Finch Hill CC (Ballafletcher Sports Ground), Sundays @ 10:30-11:30
- Ramsey CC (Ramsey Grammar School), Sundays @ 10:30-11:30
- Peel & St Johns CC (Mullen-e-Cloie), Saturdays @ 10:00-11:00
Registration
1) Parents register their kids to take part in the IOMCA CricStart programme by emailing [email protected] with a completed CricStart registration form. Once registration is complete and payment is confirmed information will be provided via email on the CricStart centre to attend.
2) Boys and girls attend the first session where they will receive their equipment, depending on which option chosen. Parents will complete a club membership registration form.
3) They will then start an eight-week programme at their local participating CricStart centre.
4) Clubs may provide additional sessions and events for their CricKids and CricSoft participants. This is at the discretion of the clubs and they will inform the participants themselves.
For further information please see the below poster and registration can be completed using the below CricStart registration form. Any questions or a completed registration form can be sent to [email protected]
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IOMCA CricStart Programme 2022
Isle of Man cricket is teaming up with the Ravenscroft Group once again who will continue to sponsor the CricStart programme in 2022. A very successful first year saw 130 children aged between 3 and 9 taking part in the programme at cricket clubs across the Isle of Man. The CricStart programme is an initiative which aims to provide a fun first experience of cricket for boys and girls aged 3 - 9 years-old.
After signing up for just a £50 registration fee every child will receive:
• Eight 60 minute sessions from trained CricStart Facilitators (depending on registration date)
• A club membership
• CricStart backpack including bat, ball, water bottle, cap and t shirt
The CricStart programme is being delivered by five clubs across the Isle of Man:
• Crosby CC
Marown Playing Fields - Sunday morning
• Cronkbourne CC
Tromode Road - Sunday morning
• Castletown CC -
King William's College - Thursday evening & Sunday morning
• Finch Hill CC
Ballafletcher Sports Ground - Sunday morning
• Peel & St Johns CC
Mullen-E-Cloie, St Johns - Saturday morning
For further information please see the below flyer and registration can be completed using the below registration form. Any questions or a completed registration form can be sent to [email protected]
After signing up for just a £50 registration fee every child will receive:
• Eight 60 minute sessions from trained CricStart Facilitators (depending on registration date)
• A club membership
• CricStart backpack including bat, ball, water bottle, cap and t shirt
The CricStart programme is being delivered by five clubs across the Isle of Man:
• Crosby CC
Marown Playing Fields - Sunday morning
• Cronkbourne CC
Tromode Road - Sunday morning
• Castletown CC -
King William's College - Thursday evening & Sunday morning
• Finch Hill CC
Ballafletcher Sports Ground - Sunday morning
• Peel & St Johns CC
Mullen-E-Cloie, St Johns - Saturday morning
For further information please see the below flyer and registration can be completed using the below registration form. Any questions or a completed registration form can be sent to [email protected]
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Cricket and Pizza at the CricStart Celebration Event
Friday 3rd September saw the CricStart celebration event take place at Cronkbourne Cricket Club. The participants took part in a series of activities led by facilitators from a number of clubs and then children, family members and facilitators tucked into pizza. Everyone had lots of fun and thanks must go to the facilitators, Cronkbourne Cricket Club for hosting, all the clubs and facilitators who ran the CricStart sessions over the summer and Ravenscroft Group for their tremendous support of the programme.
Clubs will be running autumn and winter indoor CricStart sessions to keep the momentum going until next season. .
Clubs will be running autumn and winter indoor CricStart sessions to keep the momentum going until next season. .
CricStart Celebration Event
To recognise the first phase of the CricStart programme a celebration event for the Isle of Man CricStart ‘Ravers’ has been organised for 6pm on Friday 3rd September at Cronkbourne Cricket Club. All those youngsters who have been taking part in the programme at cricket clubs across the Isle of Man have been invited alongside family members and club facilitators,
The celebration event will allow those children who have been attending the CricStart programme the opportunity to play and practice some of the skills they have been working on as well as play a number of games. There will be food provided for the participants, family members and facilitators.
The celebration event will allow those children who have been attending the CricStart programme the opportunity to play and practice some of the skills they have been working on as well as play a number of games. There will be food provided for the participants, family members and facilitators.
IOMCA CricStart Programme 2021 Launched
Isle of Man cricket has been given a significant boost from the Ravenscroft Group. Ravenscroft will be sponsoring the brand new CricStart programme which is a new initiative from the Isle of Man Cricket Association which aims to provide a fun first experience of cricket for boys and girls aged 3 - 9 years-old. After signing up for just a £50 registration fee every child will receive:
• Eight 60 minute sessions from trained CricStart Facilitators
• A club membership
• CricStart backpack including bat, ball, water bottle, cap and t shirt
The CricStart programme is being delivered by six clubs across the Isle of Man:
• Crosby CC (Marown Playing Fields) Sundays 10:00-11:00
• Cronkbourne CC (Tromode Road) Thursdays 17:00-18:00
• Castletown CC (King William's College) Sundays 10:30-11:30
• Finch Hill CC (Ballafletcher Sports Ground) Sundays 10:00-11:00
• Ramsey CC (Ramsey Grammar School) Sundays 10:30-11:30
• Peel & St Johns CC (Mullen-e-Cloie) Saturdays 10:00-11:00
For further information please see the below flyer and registration can be completed using the below registration form. Any questions or a completed registration form can be sent to [email protected]
• Eight 60 minute sessions from trained CricStart Facilitators
• A club membership
• CricStart backpack including bat, ball, water bottle, cap and t shirt
The CricStart programme is being delivered by six clubs across the Isle of Man:
• Crosby CC (Marown Playing Fields) Sundays 10:00-11:00
• Cronkbourne CC (Tromode Road) Thursdays 17:00-18:00
• Castletown CC (King William's College) Sundays 10:30-11:30
• Finch Hill CC (Ballafletcher Sports Ground) Sundays 10:00-11:00
• Ramsey CC (Ramsey Grammar School) Sundays 10:30-11:30
• Peel & St Johns CC (Mullen-e-Cloie) Saturdays 10:00-11:00
For further information please see the below flyer and registration can be completed using the below registration form. Any questions or a completed registration form can be sent to [email protected]
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Isle of Man Clubs Looking for CricStart Facilitators
Could you help grow cricket on the Isle of Man developing the next generation of Manx cricketers?
Castletown, Cronkbourne, Crosby, Finch Hill, Peel and St Johns and Ramsey Cricket Club are looking for CricStart Facilitators to help them run the new CricStart programme and provide introductory cricket programmes for 3-9 year olds. Facilitators will take part in a 3 hour workshop and need to be aged 14 and above. Please email [email protected] if you would like to be a CricStart Facilitator and be put in contact with your local cricket club.
