Abercarn Cricket Club are affiiated to the Cricket Board of Wales and play in the Welsh Club Cricket Conference, In 2010 the 1st XI and 2nd XI will play in the second Division.

Abercarn Cricket Club is a friendly but ambitious club which has been well established in the higher divisions of local cricket since the 1990's. The Clubs Welfare Ground is well regarded as one of the most best club grounds in the South Wales area.

Club members have access to 2 senior league sides on Saturdays and 1 senior social side on Sundays, with good youth integration.

Abercarn Youth Section

Our new youth setup aims to provide the future members, players and supporters for our cricket club, but more importantly it provides the opportunity for the youth of Abercarn, Cwmcarn and the surrounding areas to play and enjoy the great summer game.

Come and join this successful and enjoyable cricket club

Abercarn Cricket Club has proven very popular with an influx of new cricketers recently. The main contact in the club is Chairman David Tidmarsh, you can contact him via the contact page

Abercarn Youth Section

Abercarn Cricket Clubs youth section provides for the future of our cricket club, but more importantly it provides the opportunity for the youth of Abercarn, Cwmcarn and the surrounding areas to play and enjoy the great summer game.

Cricket Coaches

The cricket club now has a number of ECB Level Qualified coaches, meaning a high level of cricket development at Abercarn Cricket Club.

For the club to expand its current youth program we are always on the look out for qualified coaches, volunteers who wish to become coaches and general assistance with transport/administration. We hope to expand our youth teams over the next few years fielding Under 9s, Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 15s and also Girls teams.

Enjoyment

We understand the importance for youngsters to experience sport, to enjoy cricket and to socialise with their team mates, and that's why we give our youth teams the utmost attention. There have been many cricketers, many of whom currently play for the senior teams at Abercarn, who really enjoyed their time in youth and school teams - spending balmy summer evenings playing 20 over cricket against local opposition.

20 Over Cricket

Cricket matches at youth level (Under 11 ) consists of 20 overs per side, usually played on a weekday evening. Most matches are filled with tension and excitement, but as long as the players try their best and enjoy their cricket, we feel that our mission has been accomplished.

The training that our coaches give to the youngsters is top class and their help is always appreciated. Who knows where the next Kevin Pietersen will come from!

If you are interested in joining Abercarn Cricket Clubs Youth section as a player, coach or administrator then please contact Junior Cricket Co-ordinator Geraint Leach via the Contact Us page.

How old do I have to be before I can join Abercarn Cricket Club?

Youngsters from 7 years are welcome to come along to practice sessions. Please see the website for for details of our winter and summer weekly training sessions, There is no cost fro training however there is a club membership fees of £20 for Junior members to cover ground costs etc.

As has happened with many of our senior players at our cricket club, children will hopefully progress through the youth system, leave it aged 16 and begin/continue to play for Abercarn in senior cricket. With any sports club, the Youth section is crucial, this is no different at ACC.