Young children aged 5-8 enjoying ECB All Stars cricket at Charlesworth & Chisworth CC
    ECB All Stars · Ages 5–8

    ALL STARS
    CRICKET

    A first taste of cricket for 5–8 year olds. Eight Friday evenings of fun, friends and brilliant new skills — every child gets their own kit.

    A great place to start

    The very first step into cricket.

    All Stars Cricket is the ECB's official introduction to the game for boys and girls aged 5–8. At Charlesworth & Chisworth CC we run it as the warmest possible welcome to club cricket — an hour of laughter, learning and brand-new friendships every Friday evening.

    Sessions are built around fun games and simple skills: throwing, catching, hitting and running. Children develop coordination and confidence in a safe, supportive setting, and parents are encouraged to stay, watch and meet other club families in the clubhouse.

    It's the same pathway used at clubs across England and Wales — the start of a journey that, for some, leads all the way to senior cricket. For everyone, it's an unforgettable summer of cricket-shaped fun.

    When & Where

    Fridays · 5–6pm

    An eight-week programme of one-hour sessions at the club ground, starting 8th May. Just turn up ready to play — water bottle and trainers are all you'll need.

    What's Included

    £40 · Full kit included

    Every child receives a personalised t-shirt, bat, ball and backpack to take home and keep — plus eight weeks of expert coaching at the club.

    Ella Kassim holding her DCCL Division 3 bowling award trophy
    Your coach

    Led by Ella Kassim.

    Sessions are run by Ella Kassim, who began her own cricketing adventure as an All Star right here at the club — and now plays for Derbyshire Girls.

    There's no better example of where All Stars can lead, and no better person to make those first sessions feel safe, fun and full of possibility.

    Why All Stars

    An eight-week summer to remember.

    Pure Fun First

    Games, skills and silly moments — every session is designed around a smile.

    New Friends

    A friendly group of local 5–8s who make it through the summer together.

    ECB Programme

    Run by ECB Clubmark accredited Charlesworth & Chisworth CC to a national standard.

    Family Welcome

    Parents and siblings are part of the evening too — make yourselves at home.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I book?
    Places are booked through the official ECB All Stars website, which also orders your child's personalised kit. Spaces fill quickly, so book as soon as registration opens.
    What if my child misses a session?
    That's fine. Each session stands alone, so they can pick up again the following Friday.
    My child is 4 or 9. Can they still come?
    All Stars is for ages 5–8, but 4-year-olds are welcome too. Children aged 9 and over can join our Under 9s or Under 11s.
    What happens after the eight weeks?
    Children can move straight on to our Under 9s softball group. It's the same friendly club and many of the same faces.
    Is the £40 refundable?
    No, the £40 isn't refundable, but the bat, ball, t-shirt and backpack are your child's to keep.
    Sign up

    Ready for their first season?

    Spaces are limited and All Stars sessions fill up quickly each year. Register through the official ECB site to secure your child's place and personalised kit.