Easter Cricket Camp

Join us for our Easter Cricket Camp from 31 March – 4 April 2025, 10am – 4pm.

The Easter Cricket Camp is open to all boys and girls aged 8 to 16 years old. The camp will be led by Don Caskie, with former professional cricketer and Scotland internationalist, Cedric English as Lead Coach. He will be supported by experienced coach, Callum Grant. More information on the key coaching staff is detailed below.

The camp will focus on player development through fun, creative and challenging activities tailored to every playing ability. The timing of the camp will allow children to practise and improve their cricketing skills in time for the upcoming season.

Players should bring a packed lunch, snacks and drinks. Wet weather facilities are available, however children should come with suitable clothing for all-weather training. Parents can choose to book the full week or individual days to suit busy family schedules.

You can secure your place by clicking ‘Book Now’ below:

Cedric English | Lead Coach

As well as being a former Scotland Internationalist, Cedric has over 30 years of experience as a professional cricket player and coach in South Africa, England, Scotland and New Zealand. Since 2016, Cedric has been a lead coach with the Scottish U17, U18 and U19 cricket teams, and has been involved in numerous U18 European Qualifying events and four U19 World Cups. He is a contributing member of the Cricket Scotland High Performance Coaching Group.

Alongside his cricket, Cedric is an Associate Professor of Coaching, Performance and Development at Napier University.

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Callum Grant | Coach

Callum Grant is a UKCC Level 2 Cricket Coach and has experience coaching Junior Pathway cricket at U16 level for Caledonia Highlanders.

As a player, Callum played for Scotland A, Scotland B, Scotland U17 and U19, including in the U19 World Cup in 2020.

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Easter Cricket Camp 2025

FAQs

What clothes should my child bring?
Your child should bring clothing that will enable them to take part in all activities provided. We recommend the following:
· Training kit –tracksuit, shirt, shorts & socks
· Cricket spikes (if owned, not compulsory)
· Trainers for indoor sessions
· Cricket helmet (if owned, not compulsory) – Dollar will provide any necessary equipment you do not have
· Any other personal cricket equipment
· Waterproof jacket, sunglasses, cap/sun hat & waterproof sunscreen (factor 50)
· Water bottles
· Notebook & pen
What are the drop off and pick up arrangements?
The camp will run from 10am – 4pm each day. Children should register between 9:45-10:00 each morning with the Camp Leader at the Boys Pavilion. They will also be required to register again at the start of the afternoon session.
All children must sign out of the camp at 4pm and let the Camp Leader know that they are leaving for the day. Any child under the age of 10 must be collected by a responsible adult.
What if my child has medical or dietary needs?
When booking the course, you will have been asked for any medical or dietary information that we will need to know. If any of the information provided needs updating, please contact us before the course starts via summerschools@dollaracademy.org.uk
Any medication brought to the school will need to be documented in a form that will be sent out at the time of enrolment. This must provide details of what the medication is and the dosage. This medication will then be handed to the Course Leader on arrival and stored centrally for security. Any prescription medication will need to be in the original container with the pharmacy label.
When and what do the children eat?
Children should bring their own packed lunch, snacks and drinks. The children will be supervised during their lunch time and can refill water bottles on campus.
What are the rules on mobile phones?
Mobile phones are not to be used in any way during the sessions and will only be accessible at break times. Phones should be safely stored in kit bags and switched off or on silent. Please do not bring any valuables to the camp unless they are strictly necessary for the day ahead. Dollar Academy cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal property whilst on the camp.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at summerschools@dollaracademy.org.uk