The 2025 season was one of the club’s most successful to date. Our U15 teams reached the final eight nationally, participation increased across both summer and winter programmes, and juniors contributed across all senior teams.

Several players also achieved national recognition at Scotland age-group level, including four representatives in a single Scotland U15 fixture. Manu Saraswat also played a key role for Scotland U19s at the recent World Cup.

The outlook for the coming season is very positive. The club’s financial position has improved, allowing us to welcome two overseas amateurs who will support the delivery and development of junior cricket.

The final softball session will take place on Wednesday 25 March, with the final hardball session at Sheddocksley on Tuesday 31 March. Outdoor hardball and softball training will resume at Mannofield after the Easter holidays.

Hardball
Hardball training begins on Monday 13 April, running from 6:00–8:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Sessions will continue throughout the school holidays and conclude in late August. Summer hardball fees are £100 (previously £80) and will be issued via Pitchero at the start of the outdoor season.

Softball
Softball sessions begin on Wednesday 15 April, running from 5:30–6:30pm. Fees remain £60 for the summer, with sessions continuing through the school holidays and ending in the final week of August.

All Stars and Dynamos
All Stars and Dynamos programmes begin on Friday 15 May and run for eight weeks, concluding on Friday 3 July. Reduced summer memberships are available:

Dynamos participants attending hardball sessions will pay a reduced summer fee of £60
All Stars participants may attend weekly softball sessions for £30 (reduced from £60)

Please contact me if these options apply to your child.
Contact via email : phil.wood@aberdeenshirecc.org.uk

Summer camps will also run this year, with further details to follow once dates are confirmed.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to building on last season’s success and welcoming both returning and new players for another fantastic summer of cricket.