National Youth Programmes Support for Clubs

All Stars & Dynamos – Club Information
All Stars Cricket (ages 5–8) and Dynamos Cricket (ages 8–11) are the ECB’s national programmes designed to introduce children to cricket in a fun, inclusive and engaging way.

Delivered through local clubs, the programmes help grow junior sections and provide a clear pathway for children and families into club cricket.

Why Run All Stars or Dynamos?

Grow your junior section
Attract new children and families to your club and introduce them to cricket in a fun environment.
Support from the ECB
Access national marketing, structured session plans and programme resources to support delivery.
Financial return for your club
Clubs receive a contribution per participant and credits to spend on equipment through the National Youth Programmes shop.
 

Run the Programme in 3 Simple Steps
1. Set Up Your Programme

Create your programme on ClubSpark and add:

Session dates and times
Venue details
Participant price
Your trained Activator
Once live, parents can book places online through ClubSpark.

2. Get Your Team Ready
Clubs must ensure they have the right staff and volunteers in place.

Minimum requirements:

1 trained Activator
At least 2 DBS-checked adults present
Recommended supervision:

Up to 24  1 Activator + 2 adults
32  2 Activators + 2 adults
48  2 Activators + 4 adults

3. Deliver Your 8-Week Programme
Both programmes run over 8 weeks and focus on fun, skills and game-based learning.

Clubs will use:

ClubSpark – registrations and payments
Activator App – attendance and participant management
iCoachCricket – session plans and coaching guidance
The aim is to provide children with a great first experience of cricket and encourage them to continue playing at your club.

Need More Information?
For full programme guidance, timelines and resources please read the:

Club and Centre Delivery Guide