You’ve probably said it before.
“We should get a cricket team together.”
Then the group chat goes quiet.
Getting a team organised doesn’t have to be difficult.
If you’re looking for indoor cricket on the Gold Coast, getting a group of mates, workmates or family together for a weekly game can be a simple way to get everyone active, have some fun and enjoy a bit of friendly competition.
Here’s everything you need to know about starting an indoor cricket team on the Gold Coast.
How many people do you need for an indoor cricket team?
An indoor cricket team generally has 8 players.
That makes it much easier to organise than many traditional team sports.
Instead of trying to find a huge group of people, you only need to get seven mates to join you.
Teams can still take the court with a minimum of 6 players, although the opposition can choose which players bat and bowl in place of missing players.
So, if you’re the person who always ends up organising the group, your first mission is simple:
Get 7 mates to say yes.
Who should you invite?
Your team doesn’t have to be made up of professional cricketers.
Think about everyone you already spend time with.
Your:
Mates
Workmates
Family
Old cricket teammates
Gym friends
Neighbours
Social group
Friends from school or university
If they’re looking for something social to do during the week, indoor cricket could be a great fit.
Do you need to be good at cricket?
No.
Indoor cricket is played in graded competitions, which means teams can compete against others of a similar standard.
That makes it suitable for experienced players as well as people who haven’t played cricket for years.
You can come along, learn the game and improve as you play.
The important part is getting your team together and getting started.
When is indoor cricket played on the Gold Coast?
Gold Coast Indoor Sport currently runs senior indoor cricket competitions on:
Tuesday evenings
and
Thursday evenings
So if your team has a regular weekday night available, you have options.
Games take approximately 65 minutes, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice your entire evening to play.
How much does it cost to start a team?
The current indoor cricket match fee at Gold Coast Indoor Sport is:
$136 per team per match
There are no membership or registration fees.
The team fee is payable even if you have fewer than 8 players on the night.
That means it’s easy to understand what you’re committing to before you get started.
Where is the indoor cricket centre?
Gold Coast Indoor Sport is located at:
9 Dominions Road, Ashmore QLD 4214
The central Gold Coast location makes it convenient for players from Ashmore and surrounding Gold Coast suburbs.
If you’ve been searching for indoor cricket near me, indoor cricket Ashmore or indoor cricket Gold Coast, this is a local option worth checking out.
What happens once you’ve found your players?
Once you’ve got your group committed, you can enquire about available competitions and register your team.
Gold Coast Indoor Sport can provide the indoor court environment and competition setup, while you focus on getting your players organised and enjoying the game.
If you’re not quite ready to register, you can also make an enquiry first to check availability.
What if someone drops out?
This is one of the biggest concerns when organising a team.
Someone says they’re in.
Then they get busy.
Then someone else has work.
Then someone goes away.
It happens.
Indoor cricket teams can still take the court with a minimum of 6 players, although there are rules around which players can bat and bowl when your team is short.
It’s still a good idea to keep a couple of backup players in your group chat.
Why indoor cricket is great for social teams?
Not everyone wants to spend their week training for a highly competitive sport.
Sometimes you just want to get together with your mates, have a laugh, play a game and enjoy yourself.
That’s one of the reasons social cricket on the Gold Coast can be such a good option.
Your team can be competitive if you want to be.
Or you can simply enjoy getting everyone together every week.
The easiest way to start your team
Don’t overthink it.
Open the group chat.
Send the message.
“Who’s keen for indoor cricket Tuesday or Thursday?”
Get your eight players together, choose your preferred night and contact Gold Coast Indoor Sport.
Before you know it, you’ll have your own regular weekly game.
Ready to start your indoor cricket team?
If you’ve been searching for how to start an indoor cricket team on the Gold Coast, you’ve already completed the hardest part:
You’ve decided to do it.
Now get your team together.
8 players. One team. One weekly game.
Contact Gold Coast Indoor Sport in Ashmore to enquire about indoor cricket competitions on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Don’t have 8 players? Individual players and groups can also register their details and the centre can work to find an appropriate team.
Gold Coast Indoor Sport is located at 9 Dominions Road, Ashmore.