Welcome to the Sissinghurst Cricket Club Junior Section. We run a comprehensive hardball and softball cricket programme for boys and girls from Under 9 to Under 18 which is fully accredited by the ECB.
Established some ten years ago we now have over 150 junior members. All our age groups are managed and coached by ECB qualified and DBS compliant coaches which creates a real consistency to our programme through a player’s informative years.
Pre-season nets, for our boys and girls hardball cricketers from Under 11’s to Under 18’s, usually start in late January on a Sunday evening at Benenden School sports hall. The outdoor season commences in late April with Sunday morning coaching sessions and a full programme of League, Cup and Festival cricket for both our boys and girls. All our older members are encouraged to participate in our Senior teams on either a Saturday or a Sunday.
Our coaches and administrative teams are all volunteers who give up a huge amount of their free time to make our Junior Section one of the best in Kent. We are fully inclusive and try our very best to offer cricket to all levels of ability. That being said we are hugely proud of all our members who achieve Area and County level representation and make no excuses for the fact that our teams play in competitive League and Cup competitions.
Full information on our Mission Statement, Core Values and Membership etc can be found in the links below.
Please enquire, by email, for availability before completing the Membership Form.
Lewis Clift – Head of Junior Cricket at Sissinghurst Cricket Club
A Review of the 2025 Junior Season – Our Biggest Season Yet!
What a year it’s been! The 2025 season has been our biggest yet — and we really mean biggest.
We had 180 juniors involved across 16 teams in the Weald of Kent Junior Cricket League and Cup competitions. Things started back in the winter with training at Benenden School, before moving in April to our superb home facilities — complete with artificial nets and pitches prepared by our brilliant grounds team.
This summer alone, we played over 60 junior fixtures, with more than half of them hosted right here at home. The section has grown again this year, with the addition of:
- An Under 7 team
- Two extra girls’ teams
- A full complement of Under 15 boys
In total, 11 squads trained regularly, nine teams played weekly matches, and all of this was made possible thanks to our 24 dedicated coaches.
On-Field Highlights
There were plenty of moments to celebrate this summer, including:
- 🏆 Our U11 boys winning the Incrediball League.
- 🏏 Our U11 girls reaching the League Final Play-off, narrowly losing on Finals Day.
- 🏏 Our U13 boys securing a place in the Cup Final, losing the closest game by the barest of margins, wicket count back.
- 🏏 Our U13 girls representing the Weald of Kent League in the Kent Finals.
We’ve also had a fantastic number of SCC juniors playing representative cricket this year — a real sign of the excellent work happening across the club. A special congratulations goes to those who have progressed into the regional pathway group — we can’t wait to see what’s next for you.
Thank Yous
A season this big only happens because of the incredible support around the club.
Our Coaches
A huge thank you to our 24 coaches whose commitment, knowledge, and enthusiasm make everything possible. Special mentions go to:
- Ben Stinton – for leading the girls’ game with such passion.
- Giles Robinson & Giles Kennedy – for tireless work with their teams and organising events.
- Daryl Lloyd – for outstanding behind-the-scenes support as Membership Secretary.
Parents & Volunteers
From car boot sales to match registrations and running the bar, our parents and supporters have been amazing. A particular thank you goes to:
- Jackie Winner – our events secretary and all-round volunteer hero.
- Amanda Agar – for her huge contribution across safeguarding, coaching inductions, and committee work. Amanda, you are truly a club legend.
Grounds Team
Our grounds team remain the heartbeat of the club. With over 60 years of service between them, they give their time freely to produce the superb pitches our juniors play on every week. Thank you to Mike Burgess, Graham White, and Jonathan Gurr — your work makes everything possible.
Looking Ahead
2025 has been our biggest and best season yet — but we’re not stopping here. With the passion of our players, coaches, parents, and supporters, we’re already excited for an even bigger 2026.
Thank you to everyone who has played a part in making this year so special.
