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Outdoor Cricket


  • Hagley Park South 57 Riccarton Avenue Christchurch, Canterbury Region, 8011 New Zealand (map)
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Facilitators: Lou & Jonny
When: Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – approx. 1:45 PM
Location: Meet at SkillWise or go directly to Hagley Polo Grounds
Capacity: 20 participants (12 from SkillWise, 8 can meet at the grounds)
Cost: Free
Requirements: None - involves all day physical activity

What to Expect

Join us for friendly outdoor cricket matches against other teams and organisations. This class offers a fun and supportive way to develop your skills, get moving, and be part of a team.

What to Bring

  • Packed lunch (no heating required)

  • Sportswear and suitable shoes

  • Warm clothing for breaks between games

What You’ll Learn

  • Cricket Skills: Improve your batting, bowling, and fielding

  • Teamwork: Work together to create strategies, support teammates, and win games

  • Game Awareness: Learn the rules, positions, and flow of a cricket match

  • Fitness & Agility: Build speed, coordination, and increase physical strength

  • Social Connection: Make friends through shared goals and fun competition

Benefits for You

This class will help you get active by moving your body and exercising regularly helping you to stay healthy. You will practice skills like catching and hitting, which support better hand-eye coordination. Feel good as you learn new skills and improve. Being part of a team helps you make friends and work together. You can also enjoy being outside in the fresh air and sunshine, helping to balance your mental health.

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