JUNIOR LEAGUES & COMPETITIONS

For more information on The Sussex Junior Cricket League, officers, structure, rules & regulations please visit the dedicated website at https://sussexjuniorcricketleagues.play-cricket.com/

Entries for both the Boys and Girls age-groups & competitions in 2025 are now live!

Full details on how to complete the specific form & enter teams, have been emailed to club Junior Coordinators as per the 2024 affiliation data.

The entry deadline is Friday 31 January 2025.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at foundation@sussexcricket.co.uk or to your Territory Manager.

West Area - James Mayne 07973 155314, james@marchwoodifa.co.uk

Central Area - Andy Garth 07774 272594 and brightonandhovestuff@gmail.com and Indoor League contact matt.parsons@sussexcricket.co.uk

East Area - Rob Wilkinson hailshamcc@outlook.com

It is a requirement for clubs participating in all regions (West, Central & East) of The Sussex Junior Cricket League to use Newbery cricket balls.

To order your Boys & Girls Junior League Newbery balls ready for 2025, please follow these steps;

1. Visit the Newbery website

2. Click on 'Custom Shop' in the menu

3. Select 'Sussex Junior Cricket League Balls'

4. Enter the code SUSSEXLEAGUE25 in the discount code box when you reach the check out

Ball options:

• 4.75oz (junior) size hard ball
• 5oz (U12 & U13) size hard ball
• 5.5oz (adult) size hard ball
• Incredi-balls (junior size)

*All balls come in boxes of 6 and all hard ball options are available in red or pink

ECB National competitions are 20 overs aside. Clubs entering will be put into a draw with the early rounds based on North/West & South/East divide to save on travel time. Games are arranged by clubs and to be played by deadlines set by the Sussex Cricket Foundation, traditionally played during the week, though can be played at weekends.  

The club that wins the Sussex competition will go into the Regional rounds which leads into the ECB National competition. Entry into the competitions is via the new Junior League & Competitions entry form in 2025.

The SJCF is a hugely well respected competition for clubs to enter in the summer holidays. 

The format aids the transition from junior to senior cricket, getting the young people used to playing a longer format. 

Each age group plays during one week of the Summer holidays, culminating in a final on the following Sunday. 

There are two tournaments to choose from, to cater for different abilities, ‘The Bowl’ for the higher standard & ‘The Shield’ for less experienced. 

It costs a club just £30 to enter plus £5 per team. 

For more information on the SJCF visit their website or contact Richard Drake at info@sussexjcf.co.uk

For more information on the Sussex Cricket run competitions, please contact your Territory Manager.