2026-27 Blasters teams

Our Blasters programs run for 10-weeks at Abbett Park Reserve, Scarborough.

The 2026/27 programme runs for 10 Friday sessions with the following dates:

• 6 November 2026 - First session.

• 11 December 2026 - Last session for the year.

• 29 January 2027 - First session for the new year.

• 19 February 2027 - Last session. 

ABBETT PARK RESERVE BLASTERS MAP

JUNIOR BLASTERS

Junior Blasters will be organised into small, age-based colour groups of approximately 10–12 children. Coaches will guide the children through activities that develop batting, bowling and fielding skills.

There is no weekly parent roster for Junior Blasters, but we welcome encouragement and a helping hand when needed.

Team names : Quokka • Wombat • Platypus • Goanna • Kookaburra • Bilby • Emu • Pelican 

Girls only programme: Koala

MASTER BLASTERS

Master Blasters will operate as colour teams. Each team will have a coach, a rostered parent manager and a rostered scorer for the week.

The coach will lead the cricket activities; the manager helps the session run smoothly and the scorer will be the most popular person the field.

Team colours: Orange • Yellow • Green • White • Blue • Black • Red

Girls only programme: Purple • Teal

WHERE TO MEET

The meeting point is indicated on the Abbett Park Reserve Map above.

FIND YOUR PLAYING AREA

The activity areas have been indicated on the Abbett Park Reserve Map. Junior Blasters have numbered areas and Master Blasters have coloured flags.

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

• What to bring — Bring a labelled water bottle and a hat. Please mark the water bottle and hat with your child's name.

• What to wear — Sunscreen! Your blasters shirt and hat (or comfortable clothes) and enclosed sports shoes. 

• Lost property — We will have a lost property box that we will keep at the junior blasters meeting point.

• Blasters Coordinator and Manager contact details — this will be emailed to you.

COACH WITH US - Junior Coaches

Volunteers can express interest in leading or assisting with Junior Blasters using the club-owned form below. Minimum age is Yr7.

Important to know:

1. Preference is given to current SJCC members, then previous years' coaches and new coaches.

2. SJCC will be following up about induction and safeguarding requirements. 

3. Contact details will remain private.

4. Volunteeers over 18 need a WWC.

5. Coach initials and roles will be published on this webpage as appointments are confirmed and only where the coach has given permission. Personal phone numbers, email addresses, Working with Children Check details and safeguarding information will not be published.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Report to the Blasters Manager (Marcus Healey) at the storage shed on arrival.

• Required to arrive on time to assist with seeting up Master Blasters and Junior Blasters.

• Work through the juniors activity sheet with the manager to make sure you understand the expectations. 

• Make it fun for the kids.

• Assist with packing away after the session ensuring that the equipment is not bent or badly stored.

• Assist the Blasters Manager where necessary.

• Submit your timesheet for the day.