Under 9s Summer Competition

The Under 9s competition is designed for players who have reached a basic skill level in batting and bowling (i.e. players must be able to bowl on the pitch without throwing). It's the first foray into "real" cricket matches, and is the perfect next step after your young cricketer has completed the Cricket Blast program.

We have a few places available for players in our U9s competition. Please contact our Registrar to find out more.

Age requirements

The age your child is at on 31 August determines the relevant age group. Players who are aged 8 or under at 31 August are eligible to play in the Under 9 competition. Based on ability, players may be permitted to play up in age groups. Female players can play down two age groups.

If you are unsure which age group or competition your child should be playing in, please contact us.

Games

The Under 9 competition is focused on participation, with all players given equal opportunity to bat, bowl and field in different positions. The game is played on a pitch 16m in length and a Kookaburra 110g Soft-a-ball is used.

All Under 9 games are 20 overs in length, and are mainly held on Saturday mornings from 8am to approximately 11am. Your team will also have some afternoon or early evening games. Your Team Manager will advise the team of game details and how to access the draw.

Season dates

Term 4 2025: Saturday 11 Oct 2025 - Saturday 6 December 2025

Term 1 2026: Saturday 31 January 2026 - Saturday 28 March 2026

Registration & fees

Full Season (Term 4 & Term 1) - $275
Half Season (Term 4 OR Term 1) - $200

The Queensland Government will be launching the Play On voucher program on 4 August 2025. From this date, you will be able to claim a $200 voucher for your child, and use this towards your child's cricket registration. Please note you can't retrospectively apply these vouchers - they must be used during the registration process.

Rules

U9 game rules

Team numbers

Under 9 teams will have up to 11 players in total, with 8 players on the field at any one time.

Training

Your training sessions will be held at a nearby primary school with cricket nets and synthetic pitch. Your training day and time will be decided based on your team's preferences and venue availability. Your Team Manager will discuss this with you before the commencement of the season.

Equipment

All equipment is provided for your team for both training and games. Your player is welcome to use their own equipment, but please make sure everything is labelled.

Uniforms

All players require a HPJCC Playing Shirt ($32), HPJCC Wide-brim Hat ($22) or Cap ($22) and wear white cricket pants (available from Kmart, Best & Less, Rebel).

You can purchase these items during our Pre-Season Cricket Camps, Muster Day and during the week before the season starts (watch our Facebook page for details) or during the season by contacting register@hollandparkcricket.com.au.

Volunteering

Our Club only operates through the generosity of volunteers. You will be asked how you can assist the club when you complete the online registration form - there are roles to suit everybody! Parents are also required to assist in running the games through umpiring, scoring, helping on-field or the all important morning tea duty!

Coach & manager info night

Held the week before the season starts, the evening will include a club update, discuss the season ahead, distribute team balls, coach/manager shirts, and discuss important aspects of the roles.

Scorers evening

We will hold a scorers evening at the start of the season to teach you all you need to know! Details will be emailed and put on our Facebook page.

Team 1 - Fixtures & Results

Holland Park Junior Cricket Club