Downpatrick Cricket Club - Junior Cricket

Welcome to the Official Downpatrick Cricket Club Junior Cricketers webpage!

Downpatrick Cricket Club currently boasts a thriving youth system with up to 100 aspiring cricketers attending practice sessions on a weekly basis.

As well as weekly practice sessions, there is also the opportunity for the more advanced youth cricketers to participate in competitive fixtures at Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 level.

Under 11 (6-11 year olds) coaching takes place every Monday from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.

Under 13 & Under 15 (1st Form upwards) coaching takes place every Wednesday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.

Downpatrick Cricket Club is always looking for new members, so if you would be interested in joining, please feel free to come along to one of the practice sessions.

Please do not hesitate to contact the club here, or call us on 02844 612869 for further information.

Latest News

21st August 2012
Downpatrick Colts Come Unstuck in Semi-Final


Downpatrick Colts XI lost out by 100-runs to an impressive CSNI outfit at Stormont yesterday evening.

Batting first, the home side set Downpatrick an impressive total of 177-8 from their 30 overs. The Downpatrick response never really got going and the visitors eventually limped to 77 all out leaving the Belfast side the winners.

CSNI now go on to face North Down in the final.
 
Commiserations to Downpatrick's Colts XI, who put in an excellent effort this season.

10th August 2012
Under 13's Record Victory over Ards


Downpatrick Under 13's secured an impressive 27-run victory over their Ards counterparts at the Strangford Road this past Friday evening. Choosing to bat first, the hosts set Ards a total of 111-3 from their 20 overs; Ewan McCartney was the pick of the batsmen for Downpatrick, scoring 45 (including 5 fours). Other contributors with the bat for Downpatrick were Harry Hitchens (10), Dan Browne (13) and Richard Ferguson (14).

The Ards batting response looked promising, however Downpatrick's bowlers took key wickets at important times to ensure that the visitors could not maintain a partnership to endanger the allotted target. Ards batted all 20 overs and finished with a score of 84-4. Downpatrick wicket-takers on the night were Dan Browne, Paddy Browne, Brian Perry and Harry Hitchens.