The Rookies competition is intended as a transition format for those young players making the jump to hard ball cricket.  It is perfect for those players who have completed Master Blasters or for the player who is not quite ready to face the hard leather ball. The Rookies will play the Stage 1 modified rules.  The format is a 7 v 7 match.  The pitch is shorthened to 16m and the boundary is nice and close to reward the players who can hit the ball with some power.  Wickets are counted as penalties rather than dismissals and the ball is a medium rubber ball.

Age cut-off	Must be under 12 as at 31 August
Training Days	Date and Time: Monday:  4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Location:  Port Melbourne Cricket Ground
Match Days	Saturdays: 9 AM start  (Maybe Sunday team if enough interest)
Season Dates	October to February
Match Format	20 over each side. Wickets are +4 runs to the opposition
Required Gear Some gear available from club	Helmet Pads Box Protector (Can bring their own or use club shared gear)
Required Apparel	Blue KIDS SS Polo (Provided) Cream Pants KIDS Port Melbourne CC Hat
Parent Involvement	Parents support the program through volunteering to be coaches and team managers.  Please let the club know if you would like to take on one of these roles for the team.
Communications	WhatsApp Group for team