Balwyn Cricket Club Development Pathway balwyn.vic.cricket.com.au 1. Geng Started Junior & Master Blasters (formally Milo Cricket & T20 Blast) Junior Blasters Program is the starng point for boys and girls aged between 6-7. Master Blasters is perfect for those aged between 7-8. 2. Skill Development Junior Cricket Under 10s, 12s & 14s Our junior program focuses on coaching the kids to build and develop their skills while also emphasising the importance of playing and compeng as a team. Our junior teams play in the ECA compeon. 3. Playing & Compeng Youth Development Squad Under 15 & 17 Turf Teams Our Youth Development Squad is designed for high potenal cricketers who are looking for specialist coaching and a chance to play cricket on turf wickets. The program is supported by a head coach, assistant coaches and guest specialist coaches. These teams play on Sunday morning in the ISEC compeon. 4. Representave Cricket VSDCA Craig Shield Team Under 15 Turf Rep. Team Each year, the Victorian Sub- District Cricket Associaon (VSDCA) run the J.G. Craig Shield compeon for Under 15 cricketers. Its recognised as the premier U15 cricket compeon in Victoria. The Craig Shield is played in January each year on the turf wickets of the 28 VSDCA clubs. 5. Senior Cricket Victorian Sub-District Cricket Associaon (VSDCA) Senior Cricket The Balwyn Cricket Club have 4 senior teams entered in to the VSDCA Compeon. All senior teams play on turf. Home games and training is at Gordon Barnard Reserve which is recognised as one of the best facilies in the inner east of Mel- bourne and in the VSDCA. 6. Naonal & State Compeons Balwyn has a number of established relaon- ships with Premier Clubs in VIC. As a result, our very best and most talented cricketers are encour- aged and given the opportunity to train and try out with these clubs. January 2020 Balwyn Cricket Club, Established 1921