WINTER CRICKET PROGRAMME

Please Note 2025 Winter Programme details have not been finalised. You can register your interest to receive more information at the end of March by clicking HERE. Below is the information from the 2024 programme to give you an idea of the programme.  

The Winter Programme is a structured cricket coaching programme that runs through the months of June and July each year at our indoor cricket centre in Moorabbin. This very popular programme commences on the weekend of June 7th and 8th , 2025 and provides players with both technical and tactical coaching.  

While the Winter Programme has an emphasis on batting coaching, the final few weeks of the programme includes group net sessions where players bat and bowl against players of a similar age or skill level. We use the latest technology including BOLA bowling machines and also use video analysis to detect weaknesses and rectify technical flawS. Our accredited coaches simulate match day situations and challenge players with a wide variety of drills.  The objective is to deliver a purposeful training experience. 

Given juniors often have other weekend sporting and school commitments, the Winter Programme operates on both Saturdays and Sundays. Participants can book their 20-minute weekend session on either day and the only pre-requisite to attend the Winter Programme is a passion for the game and a commitment to work hard to improve their skills. Unlike the Victorian Junior Cricket Academy that targets top end talented players , the Winter Programme is for players of all ages and abilities who want to improve, build confidence and achieve their full cricket potential.

Over the last 9 years we have seen a number of Winter Programme participants (both boys and girls) go on to represent Victoria and Australia in under-age cricket teams. We have also seen numerous participants progress to play representative cricket for the South-East Cricket Association (SECA), Eastern Cricket Association (ECA), Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) and Under 15 J. G. Craig teams. Dozens of our graduates are now playing Premier Cricket at various clubs in Melbourne and you can read testimonials from players and parents (scroll down to bottom of the page) or click HERE

THE 2025 WINTER PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

In June and through early July, we put your batting technique under the microscope in our Batting Lab.   We examine your set up including your stance, grip, head and hands position and balance that lay the  foundations for batting success. Our mission is to help you score runs on both sides of the wicket plus increase your power.   In June, the weekly 20 minute batting sessions cover all the front foot shots - the forward defence, off-drive, on-drive, the leg glance and leg side flick. The schedule includes some variation by bowling over and around the wicket plus we explore ways to help you generate more power, turn the strike over and improve your running between wickets. Note that players do not do any bowling in June but over the course of the Winter Programme participants will hit more than 1,000  cricket balls so they build muscle memory and hit the ground running full of confidence when they commence pre-season training at their club.  In early July, the weekly one on one batting coaching sessions shift the focus to back  foot shots including the back foot punch, the pull shot and square cut. We also include a session dedicated to  playing spin bowling with a focus on footwork and decision making.   In the back end of July, we introduce group net sessions where players of a similar age and skill level are grouped together for a weekly 45 minute net session. As a guide, each player will bat for around 15 minutes in the nets against other players in their group. In these group sessions, players will commence to bowl for around 30 minutes to prepare them for their club pre-season training sessions. The coaches will provide bowlers with technical feedback to improve pace, spin, swing or seam plus control. Bowling actions will also be under the microscope with a focus on injury prevention. The net sessions are also designed to make sure the batters execute the skills they learned in the early weeks of the programme under game day pressure scenarios. If  we detect a batting weakness in these group net sessions we revert back to the bowling machines and one-on-one coaching to rectify any issue(s). By August, players will be fully prepared for their club pre-season training.

Details of the Winter Programme are as follows:

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Complete the form ONLINE securely below (no need to print we will receive copy automatically if this option selected). PRESS THE BLUE START ARROW to begin.

Please note this form DOES NOT include the introduction information pages which you can download HERE

KEY FEATURES & CONDITIONS OF THE WINTER PROGRAMME

• Structured Training Sessions in a Professional Environment
• High Quality Indoor Training Centre in Moorabbin with World Class Lighting
• Accredited Specialist Coaches and Low Coach to Player Ratios
• Practical, Technical and Tactical Game Sense Tuition           
• Participants will face around 1,000 cricket balls over the Winter Period
• Parent Friendly Environment – Stay and Watch Your Child and Monitor their Development  – Drinks & Snacks available
• The Winter Programme runs on a very tight schedule of 20 minute weekend appointments in the first 7 weeks. If you are late, we cannot extend       your session time as it would impact on the remainder of the day’s timetable
• If a player can’t attend any of the weekend sessions (due to sickness, holidays or other commitments) we CANNOT offer replacement or make up sessions (on a weekend or week night).  If you know in advance you will be away for a week or two you must list the dates on your registration form and we will adjust the price of the programme on a pro-rata basis.
•  Please note, every year the Winter Programme has been a complete sellout so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Details of dates are as follows:

Once registered for the Winter Programme we will send you a link so that you can go online to book your first Saturday or Sunday sessions in June (see below - click on Any Available SELECT button). Finally, if you have any queries in relation to the Winter Programme please contact us on (03) 9018 9733 or cricket@cricket-hq.com.au

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What does the Winter Programme cost & how do we pay?

The cost of the 9-week programme is $594. No payment is required until the programme commences in June. Payment via EFT or credit card or instalments can be arranged if required prior to programme commencing. 

What days are the Winter Programme sessions held?

Because children can have other weekend sporting commitments, we operate on both Saturdays and Sundays. You will be able to choose your individual timeslots using our online booking page and you can alternate between Saturdays and Sundays from week to week (subject to availability). 

If I miss a session on a weekend through illness or holidays can I catch up with a double session later in the programme?

The short answer is a definite NO. Every weekend is fully booked and there are no gaps for replacement or make up sessions. We have a limited number of coaches available on week nights and they are generally heavily booked doing regular 30 and 60 minute one-on-one coaching sessions which are not compatible with the 20 minute Winter Program sessions. If you know you are unavailable on a weekend during the winter programme you must specify the dates on the registration form and your fee will be adjusted pro-rata for the number of sessions you will miss. 

Do I get the same coach every week for the 9 weeks?

Highly unlikely. The coaches make notes on each player and the coaches share the information internally. Players might get the same coach a few weeks in a row, however, we are advocates of having a fresh pair of eyes look at players.

Do players get any bowling coaching as part of the sessions?

Not in the first 7 weeks as these sessions are focused on batting. We want young bowlers to rest in June and the start of July but we do build up the bowling workloads as we move into the group net sessions 8 and 9 in mid to late July.

Are there any pre-requisites to be part of the Programme?

The only pre-requisite is players must be passionate about the game of cricket. They must be prepared to work hard and want to take their game to the next level. Most importantly, it’s NOT just for elite junior players, it’s for players (young and old) who want to build confidence and realise their full potential.

Can I get more training/coaching on top of the Winter Programme?

Yes, we run mid week one-on-one coaching sessions. In addition, we run the Victorian Junior Cricket Academy for very talented juniors. The details of the winter academies will be released later in the year also (normally around June) 

Why is the cost higher than Mid-Week Sessions?

The WInter Programme is on Saturdays and Sundays so the coaches and staff are paid penalty rates which increases the cost. 

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THE VICTORIAN JUNIOR CRICKET ACADEMY

- Details of the 2024 VJCA have not yet been finalised - click here to add your name to the mailing list to receive details - please note, not all applicants to the VJCA will receive a place as, unlike the majority of the Winter Programme (which consists of one-to-one coaching) the VJCA sessions run on weeknights with groups of players allocated according to age & ability (and numbers are strictly limited)

In addition to the Winter Programme, we also offer extra one-on-one coaching sessions at our standard one-on-one coaching rates. For aspiring young cricketers looking to accelerate their development and prepare for Representative cricket we also offer the opportunity to join the Victorian Junior Cricket Academy.

Reviews of our previous Winter Programmes:-