Lapworth CC Junior Cricket FAQs
Where do the indoor nets take place?
The indoor nets take place at Solihull School. You can park in the Field of Mars Car Park, the entrance opposite Morrisons supermarket on the Warwick Road. The session takes place in the sports hall which is located on the right, after the cricket pitch and swimming pool.
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When do the indoor nets start and end?
For ages 9-14, indoor training starts on 11th February and finishes on 15th April, 19:00 – 20:00.
When does outdoor training start?
All Star cricket, ages 5-8, starts on Monday 12th May, 17:30 – 18:30 at Lapworth CC.
Outdoor training for junior cricket, ages 9-14, starts on Monday 28th April, 18:30 19:30 at Lapworth CC.
Who are the coaches?
Coaching is done by Complete Cricket. They specialise in delivering an extensive range of groundbreaking high-quality cricket coaching programmes with professional coaches who are all DBS checked. More info about them can be found on their website here
What does my child receive at All Stars Cricket?
All participants receive a personalised t-shirt, bag, bat and ball.
What should my child wear?
For training, any comfortable sports clothing. For matches, white kit is worn. If female players feel more comfortable in coloured trousers, then that is also fine. To wear Lapworth CC branded kit you can find it at the link here.
For groin protection it is recommended that groin guards are worn so protective shorts, boxers or briefs are recommended for boys so that the protection stays in place.
You can find a whole range of equipment at Boundary Sports here and all Lapworth CC members receive a 10% discount on cricket products in store or online with the discount code LAPWCC10. Offer ends 31st March
How much is it and do you do sibling discounts?
For junior cricket (9-14 years old) prices are as follows:
£80 for 1 child
£140 for 2 children
£180 for 3 children
Indoor nets are £6.50 per child.
For All Stars cricket, the price is £50 and is fixed per child as payment is run via the ECB.
Where is Lapworth Cricket Club?
Training sessions are held at Lapworth Cricket Club, B94 6AZ.
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We are about 2 minutes away from the Boot Inn, Lapworth.
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What is there to do for adults and children who are not participating in the cricket?
There is a fully stocked bar as well as indoor and outdoor seating. There is a big screen TV, BBQ food and activities for younger children.
The area is very popular for going for a walk either in the surrounding countryside or along the canals that run right by the club.
There is a Coop shop 2 minutes away in Hockley Heath, Sainsbury’s in Dorridge 8 minutes away and Tesco Extra on the Stratford Road 10 minutes away, if you need to grab some shopping whilst the kids play.
Where do the matches take place?
U11 & U13 play home matches at Lapworth Cricket Club, B94 6AZ
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U10 & U14 play home matches at Grove Lane, B94 6AR (two minutes’ drive from Lapworth CC)
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When are the matches?
U11 & U13 play on Sunday mornings at 10:30.
U10 & U14 play on Thursday evenings at 18:00.
There will be a fixture list and this will be released around the end of March. Junior matches run from the end of April/early May until the end of July. Updates will be provided when available.
I’m not sure if my kids will enjoy it. Is there a free taster session?
Yes, there is. Email lapworthcricket@gmail.com or text Sean on +44 7976 247389 with your child’s name and age to sign up for a taster session and come along for free to see if they like it. There’s no obligation to join. Places are limited however, so will be on a first come, first served basis.
Who is it for and are there separate girls’ and boys’ teams?
All teams are mixed and it is for children of all abilities. We are a very friendly club so everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.
Where can I park?
You can park at the ground as there is plenty of parking space.
What do we do for equipment?
Boundary Sports have been very generous to donate some equipment to Lapworth CC that players can use during training sessions and matches. They also offer a 10% discount on all equipment to all Lapworth CC players at their shop in King’s Heath, B14 7TE.
If you’d like to buy official Lapworth CC kit then you can find it here Club Kit — Lapworth Cricket Club
What format are the matches and how long will the matches last?
The U10, U11 and U13 teams play pairs cricket where each pair bats for 4 overs (6 balls) each. If you are out then you carry on playing the rest of your overs but you lose 6 runs. There are 8 players in the team so each side will bat for 16 overs. Matches tend to last about 2 hours.
The U14 team plays 20 over cricket and it is 11-a-side. Normal cricket rules apply so once you’re out, you’re out. Matches tend to last between 2.5 hours and 3 hours. Some matches may finish a little earlier, depending on how the match goes.
How does the scoring work and what are the rules in pairs cricket (U10, U11 & U13)?
Every team starts with 200 runs. Batting is done in pairs with 8 players in each side. Every pair bats for 4 overs.
To score a run requires the batter to strike the ball and run to the opposite end of the pitch while their batting partner runs in the other direction. To record the scoring run, both batters need to touch the floor behind the popping crease with either their bat or body. In situations where the fielding team has not recovered the ball, the batters return back to score two or more runs. It is also possible to score runs without running the length of the pitch, if a batter can hit the ball past the boundary line (four runs) or over the line without bouncing (six runs).
You lose 5 runs for every wicket but stay batting for their pair’s 4 overs. Bowlers bowl a maximum of 3 overs.
The aim for the batter in cricket is to try to score as many runs as possible throughout their innings.
What league do the teams play in?
The U10 and U14 teams play in the Warwickshire Junior League. The U11 and U13 teams play in the Cotswold Hills Junior League.
Do you use hard balls or soft balls?
For All Stars Cricket (5-8), soft balls are used. For juniors’ cricket (9-14), hard balls are used.
What happens if it rains?
All parents/guardians will be added to the Juniors WhatsApp group and communications regarding weather cancellations will be done via WhatsApp.
If the rain passes quickly then the match will resume when it is safe to play again. If it is heavier and lasts longer, then the match will be abandoned. If it is clear before the match that it won’t be possible to play, parents/guardians will be contacted as soon as possible to be informed that the match is off.
How do I sign up?
For All Stars Cricket (5 – 8 years old) you can sign up here
For Junior cricket (9 – 14 years old) you can sign up here
Are there winter nets after the 2025 season?
The U11s hardball team are starting winter training with Complete Cricket coach Ben Cox on Thursday 12th September. The U13s team will begin their winter practice sessions after Christmas with details to follow in due course.
What food and drink do you have?
There will be a barbecue for each training session on Mondays where veggie options will also be available.
You can also find a full list of food and drink that we offer here
Can I get there by public transport?
Unfortunately, there isn’t any public transport that services the club directly, however there is a bus stop in Hockley Heath where the X20 passes. You would need a taxi or a lift from there but the ground is only two minutes away from this bus stop. The nearest train stations are Lapworth and Dorridge.
Can I pay on the bar by card at the club?
Yes, cash and card are accepted.
What should I do if I have another question that hasn’t been answered here?
Please feel free to email lapworthcricket@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @lapworthcc.