Youth Section
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In 1975, the Club established its Youth Section, one of the very first in the borough of Thurrock, and today we arrange league and friendly matches for various age groups between Under 7 and Under 17. A number of our junior players have represented County and District XIs, and most of our senior teams comprise players who came through our Youth Academy. We have also been hugely successful in winning many league titles and cups over the years (see 'Trophy Cabinet' in the side menu of our website).
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Coaching/Training 2024
Youth coaching and training takes place throughout the season at North Stifford Village Green:-
Monday 15th April - All stars - 6.30pm to 7.15pm
(8-week programme 1st June to 22nd July)
Wednesday 17th - Girls' Under 13 Hardball - 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Thursday 18th - Mixed Under 15/Under 16 - 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Friday 19th - Mixed Under 9 Softball - 6.30pm to 7.30pm and
Mixed Under 11 - 6.00pm to 7.30pm and
Mixed Under 13 - 6.00pm to 7.30pm and
Girls' Dynamos Softball - 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Vehicle entrance is opposite 11 Sherwood, North Stifford, RM16 5UD.
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Belhus unbeaten on 20th Youth Tour - 2023
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Under 15s - Winners of the SECPG T20 Cup 2023
Under 11s - Winners of the SECPG T20 Cup 2023
Under 11s and Under 13s - South Essex Champions 2022
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Under 15s - SECPG Champions 2021
Under 13s - South Essex Champions 2018
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Youth Tour 2022 - Under 16s and Under 13s
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Under 11s at the County Ground, Chelmsford
for the Essex Mini Matchplay Competition
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Our Under 13 squad at the MCC Cricket Academy at Lord's
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Coaching
With excellent facilities at our headquarters at North Stifford Village Green, including a two-lane, non-turf practice net facility,
along with bowling machines, we have a team of England and Wales Cricket Board
qualified coaches. They are committed to providing our younger
members with the best possible coaching and training in order that they
may fulfil their cricketing potential, as well. of course, enjoy themselves and make many new friends.
North Stifford Village Green
Safeguarding
All of our coaches and other members who are involved in supervising and training youth members have undergone DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and first aid courses. Our Club Safeguarding Officer, Nicki Gladman, is responsible for overseeing the safeguarding of our younger members.
We were one of the very first clubs in England to achieve the prestigious ECB 'Clubmark' Accreditation which evidences a safe, effective and child friendly environment at Belhus CC.
Membership
We welcome members regardless of race, gender, religion, ability or disability.
Existing youth members are requested to complete the 'EXISTING YOUTH Members Application Form' pdf below and return to Nicki Gladman (our Youth Coordinator) via the Contacts tab on the top bar menu.
Belhus CC - EXISTING YOUTH Members Application Form 2024.pdf
For prospective new members, we are sorry to have to advise that our Youth Section is currently full to capacity. But parents/guardians are asked to contact Nicki in mid-April to see if additional places have become available - they often do. For any other questions regarding our youth set-up, e.g. age-groups, frequency of matches, coaching and training programmes etc, please contact Ryan Wells (our Head of Youth Cricket) via the Contacts tab on the top bar menu. Thank you very much.
We look forward to seeing you.
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