Under 9s Cricket

The Wiltshire Youth Cricket League currently do a fantastic job in coordinating the hosting of under 9 festivals throughout the season. If your club would be interested in hosting an under 9 festival, please contact Paul Rowson.

How to run the perfect festival

If run well, under 9 festivals can be a wonderful opportunity to showcase your club in a positive light; something so important in today’s competitive market for sport and leisure

The perfect under 9 festival would include…

• Pre-festival communications to all teams
• A briefing at the start of the day
• A clearly defined end time for the day
• A match schedule, ideally documented in a festival programme
• A ground layout, communicated in the festival programme
• First Aid provision
• Pavilion/Indoor space access
• Wifi
• Clean toilets
• Refreshments available
• Organised car parking
• Volunteers from the club
• Clearly visible help desk/management desk
• Music / PA system
• Outdoor seating
• A presentation ceremony and prizes at the end
• Post festival thank you and communication conclusion

Under 9s Cricket Rules

For full details on the ECB's recommended rules for under 9s cricket visit https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/junior/junior-formats