Ages 10 and under
Rising Stars
Our intermediate group for young players who have the basics: proper technique, real matches and friends who love the game.
Key facts
- Ages
- Ages 10 and under
- Who it's for
- Players who know the basics. Complete beginners start in Little Champions
- When
- Sat & Sun · 9am–11am
- Where
- Castlemore
- Fees
- $250 / month
- Next free session
- Sat, Nov 14 · 9–11 am
What your child will learn
Skills for the whole game
Structured coaching focusing on proper technique development and game understanding for young cricketers.
- Technical skill refinement
- Game strategy introduction
- Fitness and agility training
- Competition preparation
Batting
A safe grip and stance, front-foot defence, and the first attacking shots.
Bowling
A legal, repeatable action first, then line and length.
Fielding
Catching with confidence, stopping the ball and accurate throws.
Game sense and fitness
The rules, running between wickets, agility, and playing as a team.
A typical session
How a session runs
- 1Warm-up gamesRunning and catching games to get warm.
- 2Skill stationsPlayers rotate through batting, bowling and fielding.
- 3Match practiceShort games that put the new skills to use.
- 4Cool-down and coach's wordWhat went well, and one thing to practise at home.
Order and timing change with the group.
Fall & Winter 2026–27
Sessions
- Saturday · 9am–11amIntermediate, 10 and under · CastlemoreTry it free: Saturday · 9am–11am
- Sunday · 9am–11amIntermediate, 10 and under · CastlemoreTry it free: Sunday · 9am–11am
Booking online saves your place straight away. Schedule updated November 1, 2026.
Your coaches
50+ years of coaching between them
The Markham Cricket Academy coaching team works across every program.
Gerard RajendramHead Coach & Founder · 25+ years
Mandeep Inder BawaCricket Coach · 10+ years
Hasantha MendisSenior Coach · 15+ years
Questions
About Rising Stars
My child has never played. Is this the right group?
Rising Stars is our intermediate group, for players who already know the basics. Complete beginners usually start in Little Champions. At the free session the coach checks where your child is and suggests the best group.
Hard ball or soft ball?
The coach decides with you, based on age and experience, and explains helmets and gear before any hard-ball play. Please ask before buying equipment.
What should my child bring?
Running shoes, comfortable clothes and a water bottle. Please ask a coach before buying a bat; the right size depends on height.
Do they have to play league matches?
Match play is part of how we coach this age, and the coach will talk with you about when your child is ready. Ask a coach for the current league details.
Can my daughter join?
Yes. Girls play in every program. Ask a coach about girls-only sessions.
Still deciding?
Ask a coach anything about Rising Stars.