Cricket is a dynamic, exciting, challenging and most importantly FUN ‘bat and ball’ team sport that is perfect for children and adults of both genders. It is a non-contact sport that can be played indoors or outdoors, for short periods of time or for days on end. The sport is accessible to players of all levels of ability and fitness, and significantly improves participants levels of physical fitness and stamina; hand-eye co-ordination; mental fitness, agility, and tactical awareness; as well as the social abilities to work as a significant individual within partnership and team contexts. All of these benefits, and more, make cricket an exceptional sport for all members of the community, but especially for children.