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HOLIDAY CRICKET COURSES

February Half-Term Courses (17th-21st February 2025), for ages 6 to 13: 

Keep your young cricketers active and inspired during the February half-term with our exciting cricket courses, tailored for ages 6 to 13. These sessions are designed to enhance core skills like batting, bowling, and fielding while nurturing teamwork, game awareness, and a love for cricket.

Our experienced coaches provide age-appropriate, engaging activities to ensure every player enjoys the game while making real progress. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to refine their skills, our courses provide the perfect blend of fun and high-level coaching.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. 

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Easter Holiday Courses- Be Part of MCC History (Dates TBC), for ages 6 to 13: 

Experience the prestige, tradition, and excellence of cricket at its very heart. Our Easter Holiday Cricket Courses at MCC have been a hallmark of cricketing tradition for over 100 years, helping to shape the future of the sport. This isn’t just a cricket course – it’s an opportunity to be a part of history.

Why Join the Easter Courses?

  • Train Where Legends Are Made: Practice in the same world-class facilities where professional cricketers hone their skills.
  • Make Future History: Join a century-old tradition at MCC, the home of cricket, and take your place in the story of this iconic venue.
  • Prestigious Coaching: Benefit from the expertise of our top-level coaching team, who deliver tailored programs to suit all skill levels – from beginners to advanced players.
  • World-Class Facilities: Experience unmatched training facilities that provide the perfect environment for growth and development.
  • Tailored for All Ages and Levels:
    • Young beginners will embark on a fun-filled introduction to the sport, learning essential skills in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere.
    • Intermediate and advanced players will focus on refining techniques, mastering match strategies, and preparing for the upcoming season with hardball training.
  • Game Simulation and Leadership: Players will participate in match scenarios designed to foster cricketing intelligence, teamwork, and leadership qualities.

The Ultimate Cricket Experience
This is more than a cricket course – it’s a chance to walk in the footsteps of cricketing legends, sharpen your skills with the best coaches, and embrace the unparalleled heritage of MCC. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary tradition.

Booking opens in December. Spaces fill quickly, so act fast to secure your place in this prestigious event. Be part of history – or start making it – this Easter at MCC!

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Spring Term Courses (January to April 2025): 

Prepare for the summer cricket season with our Spring Term Cricket Courses, running from January to April 2025 and leading seamlessly into the prestigious Easter Holiday Courses. Designed for young cricket enthusiasts aged 4 to 16, these courses are the ideal way to sharpen your skills and build momentum as the outdoor season approaches.

Why Join Our Spring Term Courses?

  • Skill Development for All Levels:
    Whether your child is a beginner learning the basics or an advanced player looking to refine their technique, our courses offer personalized coaching tailored to individual skill levels.
  • Expert Coaching:
    Benefit from top-tier instruction by our experienced coaching team, who deliver structured training in batting, bowling, fielding, and match strategies.
  • Season Preparation:
    These sessions are perfectly timed to prepare young players for the summer cricket season, building confidence and honing skills to hit the ground running.
  • Fun and Team Spirit:
    Participants will engage in fun-filled activities that promote teamwork, respect, and a love for the game in a supportive environment.
  • Tailored for Age Groups:
    • Ages 4-8: Focused on foundational skills and a love for cricket through engaging activities.
    • Ages 9-12: Developing game awareness and refining techniques in preparation for match play.
    • Ages 13-16: Specialized hardball training sessions to take their cricketing ability to the next level.

Build Momentum Toward the Easter Holiday Courses!
The Spring Term Courses are designed as the perfect lead-up to the renowned Easter Holiday Courses, where young cricketers continue their journey at MCC’s world-class facilities.

Summer Term Courses (April to July 2025)

Looking ahead to the summer term, our courses will focus on game readiness and match play, giving players the opportunity to test their skills in real-game scenarios.

  • Dates: Starting after Easter, running through July.
  • Highlights:
    • Match practice in professional-grade nets.
    • Advanced technique refinement for competitive play.
    • Preparation for school and club cricket seasons.   

 

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Children's one-to-one coaching sessions

Our one-to-one coaching sessions are a premium offering for players aged 11 and above, providing fully personalised, focused coaching to help young cricketers develop their skills and enhance their overall game. These sessions deliver a bespoke coaching experience, whether the goal is to refine a specific skill or improve as a complete player.

Why Choose One-to-One Coaching?

  • Specialised Focus:
    If you have a specific area you want to master – such as spin bowling, fast bowling, or perfecting your batting technique – we ensure you are paired with an experienced coach who specialises in that skill set.
  • Comprehensive Development:
    While sessions can focus on one particular area, such as spin bowling or wicketkeeping, we also work on developing all aspects of a player’s game, ensuring they grow into a well-rounded cricketer.
  • Tailored Multi-Week Programmes:
    For those looking to see sustained progress, we offer multi-week coaching programmes. Each coach build session on session, helping players see measurable improvement over time.
  • Elite Coaching Environment:
    With access to MCC’s world-class facilities and our top-tier coaching team, players benefit from a professional environment that supports skill refinement and cricketing excellence.

Session Highlights:

  • Tailored for players aged 11 and above.
  • Focused coaching on specific skills (e.g., bowling, batting, wicketkeeping).
  • Sessions designed to improve overall cricketing ability, including game awareness and strategy.
  • Weekly or multi-week plans available for sustained improvement.
  • Access to MCC’s premium training facilities.

What Sets Us Apart:
Our coaching sessions don’t just focus on technique – they focus on you. Whether you’re aiming to perfect a specific skill or take your all-round game to the next level, our one-to-one sessions provide the expertise, structure, and encouragement you need to succeed.

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Demand for one-to-one sessions is high. Whether you’re preparing for the season or striving to reach your full potential, this is your opportunity to work with the best.

Experience the ultimate in personalised cricket coaching – start your journey today!

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All bookings for Lord's Cricket Courses must be made online here. Bookings for Courses are subject to availability so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
 

The number of people on the course depends on the age and type of session. Please see the table below for the maximum numbers for each age group.
 

Age Group Weekly Course Holiday Course
Reception 18 20
Year 1 18 20
Year 2 18 20
Year 3-4 18 20
Year 5-6 18 20
Year 7-8 18 20
Year 9-11 18 20

 

For a course that is fully subscribed, there will be four coaches allocated per session.

Participants on the older age groups (Year 3 and above) are encouraged to wear cricket whites if they have them but can also wear any cricket training kit they have as well as trainers suitable for indoors.

For the younger age groups (Year 2 and below) participants can wear cricket whites if they have them but should ensure that they are in clothing that is comfortable for physical activity as well as trainers suitable for indoors.
 

Participants in Year 5 and above will need full protective cricket equipment including pads, gloves, a box, a bat and a helmet as well as a hard cricket ball.

Participants on the Year 4 and below do not need to bring protective equipment with them as all equipment will be provided. If participants wish to bring their own bat then that is encouraged.
 

The weather will not affect the courses as they are all run from the Indoor Cricket Centre at Lord’s.
 

Lunch is not provided on the courses, however, there is a café in the Indoor Cricket Centre, where food and drinks can be purchased. Participants can also bring their own packed lunch, snacks and drinks if they wish. Participants should bring a bottle of water with them with water fountains in the Indoor Cricket Centre to fill these up throughout the sessions.
 

Participants should arrive 10 minutes before the session to register at the reception of the Indoor Cricket Centre. Please also ensure that if your child has any allergies, ailments and/or requires any medication that you inform the Indoor Cricket Centre reception and leave anything that he or she may require during the Course with one of MCC’s representatives.

Finally, please ensure that your child is picked up from the Indoor Cricket Centre at the end of the Course. MCC accepts no responsibility for supervision of any children following the conclusion of the Course.
 

While Covid19 restrictions are in place parking will not be available for customers under any circumstances. Neither will cars be able to access the Ground to drop anyone off. On-street metered parking is available in surrounding streets.

Please do not try to enter Lord’s Cricket Ground in a vehicle, even just for drop-off, as you will be turned away.

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