Smash Play
Smash Play is New Zealand cricket’s programme for juniors. It is focused on providing quality experiences for all young cricketers. With a focus on game play, and values, the aim is for cricket to provide enjoyment, alongside the social and personal development playing sport with friends brings.
We know children learn through game play. They develop skills, develop a love for an active and healthy lifestyle and enjoy being with friends and whānau. With Smash Play junior-tamariki, every session has more hits, more touches, more catches, more action. More fun.
More information about NZC’s Smash Play programme can be found here.
At Sydenham Cricket Club we offer a programme for 4-7 year olds (up to Year 2) that teaches kids an introduction to the 3 basic facets of cricket being bowling, batting and fielding, whilst having some fun in the process!
Our programme is run by Maria Lankeshwar (nee Fahey). Maria is a very experienced cricket coach and ex White-Fern.
- Eligibility: Age 4 – 7 years (School Year 2)
- Date and time: Fridays 5:30pm during school terms.
- Start date: 17 October 2025
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Location: Sydenham Park or Indoor Centre (in poor weather)