DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR CRICKET AND A COMMITMENT TO BEING PART OF A TEAM?
Skill trials are held near the end of Term 1 each year for entry in the following academic year. Male and female students in Years 6 to 10 are encouraged to apply. Trials are scheduled for Tuesday 8 April 2025 for Year 7, 2026 intake.
Missed our trials? For more information or to book a one-to-one trial contact Scott Ogilvie, Cricket Coordinator, on 0412 057 000 or alternatively submit an expression of interest form now!
The Specialist Cricket Program at Belridge Secondary College develops young cricketers and provides them with high level skill development, specialist coaching, mentoring and game play in a professional environment. The program is built on supporting students to maximise their potential as an individual and as a team member. Both boys and girls are encouraged to apply.
Our program is fully endorsed by the Department of Education and Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA). The WACA partnership provides us with access to specialist facilities, players, coaches and high level competitions. Our own staff are highly qualified professionals, who have extensive experience as coaches and players. Along with their Level 3 High Performance Cricket Australia Coaching accreditation, they bring a love of cricket and a commitment to excellence. The success of our program can be seen in the number of state and national representatives that have graduated from our program.
Entry into the program is high competitive, attracting students from across the state. As such, a stringent selection process is in place and includes trial days and support from the prospective applicant’s local cricket club.
Throughout our program we have the theme of Cricket, Community and Culture. International and interstate trips are a component of the program in the senior years and our students contribute to our local community from Year 7. Cricket program students are also provided with senior school pathways, including ATAR Physical Education studies and/or completion of nationally recognised Certificate courses. Throughout the program there is a strong focus on skill and personal development with highlights including:
COURSE CONTENT
- Specialist bowling, batting, wicket-keeping and fielding coaches.
- High performance Coaching Accreditation
- Biomechanical analysis
- Fitness training
- Match strategies
- Sports nutrition
- Sports psychology
- Training camps
- Umpiring Accreditation
- Captaincy
- Scoring
- Modified games/indoor cricket
- Goal setting and effective time management
- Sports injury management
- Interschool matches
- Interstate and international tours
- Year 11/12 students Certificate III Sports & Recreation (Cricket Studies) leading to TAFE and Diploma courses.
READY TO APPLY?
Expression of Interest forms and key dates for all our sought after programs can be downloaded HERE
Note: We can accept enrolment applications from outside our Local Intake Area for this Specialist Program
