Age groups

Find the right starting point

StrikeZone runs five age groups from U9 to U18. Each one is designed to match player maturity, game understanding, and the level of competition they need next.

5Age groups across the league
T20Match format for every division
WeekendFixtures built for families

A pathway that grows with your child

Birth year cutoffs follow Cricket South Africa guidance, while match format and expectations stay consistent enough to give players a clear progression through the league.

Introductory
U9
Born 2016–2017
Fun & fundamentals
T20 format
11 players per team
Hard ball
4 overs per bowler
Weekends
Register for U9
Development
U11
Born 2014–2015
Skills & confidence
T20 format
11 players per team
Hard ball
4 overs per bowler
Weekends
Register for U11
Competitive
U13
Born 2012–2013
Real cricket begins
T20 format
11 players per team
Hard ball
4 overs per bowler
Weekends
Register for U13
Competitive
U15
Born 2010–2011
Tactical development
T20 format
11 players per team
Hard ball
4 overs per bowler
Weekends
Impact Player rule
Register for U15
Premier
U18
Born 2007–2009
Elite competition
T20 format
11 players per team
Hard ball
4 overs per bowler
Weekends
Full Impact Player rules
Register for U18

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