About Vic Cric

The Concept

Vic Cric teaches girls and boys aged between five and twelve, the skills of one of the world’s great games.

Founded in 1993, Vic Cric is winning widespread support from parents and participants alike who appreciate that it is not always winning that counts.

Origins

There was a perceived need for younger people (5-11 years) to be able to learn the skills of cricket in a friendly caring environment. Nothing was available to them.

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The first Vic Cric Clinic (under the banner of “Kiddies Cricket”) was held at the Ascot Vale Primary School from October - December of 1993. Founded by Carlton Football Club premiership representative Ian Aitken it attracted 35 budding young cricketers of varying ages between 5 & 11 years of age (In 2005 it is for 5 - 12 years old).

The second clinic (February - March 1994) attracted more than double the first intake. Soon after the outstanding success of these first two clinics, Mike Bishop joined Ian Aitken as partners & co-directors of Vic Cric, both having extensive experience in the areas of sport & communication.

Stated Philosophy

The aim of Vic Cric clinics is to give younger boys and girls the opportunity to participate in an activity usually afforded older children. Vic cricketers will improve their hand/eye co-ordination, motor/ball skills, & enjoy valuable social interaction with kids their own age thereby enhancing their self esteem, in a non-competitive and friendly environment.

Philosophies: The educative experience Vic Cric provides

  • An experience which will enhance the participants self-esteem
  • An experience which will increase the participants skill level
  • An experience which will enhance the participants social-interaction. Allowing the participants to have fun in a non - competitive, friendly environment
  • A safe and caring environment for all our participants

Vic Cric strives

To make the junior cricket experience as good as it can be… so that the participants stay in the game.

Vic Cric believes in

Feedback:

Always positive. We treat our kids with respect & we hope that they respect us, and that their parents love what we do. All parents are looking for guidance & continuity in their kids lives… & for some Sat morning can't come around quickly enough. (especially some single parents)

Sportsmanship

Encouraging participants to be good sports at all times… a good catch etc is applauded not sledged. When a mistake is made - NO SLEDGING IS ACCEPTED, in extreme cases the sledger sits out.

Encouragement at all times.

Safety

Safety is a key issue with activities involving younger people. Vic Cric provides a safe caring environment for its young cricketers, and uses tennis balls and the “Incrediball”. (an imitation cricket ball made of a soft rubber compound)