Rising Stars
Rising Stars is an exciting, professionally staged alternative to existing school cricket programs
Good Cricket Allround’s Rising Stars program is an ideal School Cricket Program due to it’s unique rules and playing conditions. It provides the perfect alternative for school as there is a significant point of difference to Kanga Cricket. The Rising Stars program provides an additional step in the cricket pathway between Junior Kanga and C Grade Cricket which is a hard ball, full length cricket pitch and full protective equipment being worn.
2PlayCricket Rising Stars Comparison
| Comparison | Kanga - Years 2 & 3 | 'Rising Stars' - 10 & Under |
| Bats Used | Plastic | Wooden |
| Balls Used | Soft | Gray Nicolls Wonder Ball |
| Pads & Gloves Used Used | No | Lightweight Modified |
| All Equipment Supplied | No | Yes |
| Arena Set Up | By Parents/Coaches | By Good Cricket Allround Staff |
| Fielding Dots | No | Yes |
| Oval Signs/Numbers | No | Yes |
| Consistent Arena Sizes | No | Yes |
| Independent Umpires | No | Yes |
| Number of Players | 6-8 | 6-10 |
| Number of Balls Per Innings | 72 | 64 |
| Fee to Play | Free | $5 per player/round |
Rising Stars offers different playing conditions as well as providing flexibility with venues and playing times.
Teams still register to play as a school representative team.
Matches take (1) hour to complete.
All arenas are set up to standard specifications by Good Cricket Allround staff which means that participants simply turn up, register and play.
Good Cricket Allround staff Umpire/Coach on each arena providing independent decisions meaning that Mums and Dads can sit back and enjoy the cricket.
Rising Stars Cost Structure
$40 per Team/per round (teams can consist of 6 to 10 players)
‘No Byes in Rising Stars’ – If this happens, the team that has the bye will participate in a unique clinic while other teams play.
What Do Participants Get?
- Every participant receives a unique 2PlayCricket playing shirt
- Free drink every week courtesy of Nippys
- Every participant receives a 2PlayCricket Bowling Marker
What Can Schools Win?
1x ‘Start Up’ Kit per venue. All registered teams eligible (e.g. schools enter 3 teams = 3 chances)
What Can Players Win?
1 x English Willow Cricket bat per venue will be awarded as part of a “Be in it to Win it” prize awarded to a participant