The North Otago Cricket Association as part of the Otago Cricket Association takes part in the New Zealand Cricket junior programs of MILO-Have-A-Go and MILO-Kiwi Cricket. They are explained in further detail below.

If you have any futher questions or enquires please contact Communitity Development Coordinator Derek Walker on 4371436/0276490000 or email him at derekwalker@ihug.co.nz.

MILO Have-A-Go Cricket

Age Range:
• 5-8 years

Skill Descriptors:
• Basic skill development - batting, bowling, stopping, throwing, catching
• Play activities and games
• Encourage Fair Play
• Play with modified, safe, plastic equipment

Objectives:
• To provide a stimulating environment that allows basic cricket skills to be taught
• To emphasise fun & participation
• To create an awareness & interest in the game of cricket
• To get parents & teachers actively involved in the game of cricket
• To provide the positive first step in a child’s long term participation and involvement in cricket

Outcomes:
• To provide participants with opportunities:
• To have fun and enjoyment
• To participate in a variety of play activities and minor games
• To have a ‘fair go’
• To learn some new basic cricket skills
• To make friends

Resources:
To support the MILO Have-A-Go Cricket and MILO Kiwi Cricket initiatives coaching manuals and videos have been produced. The manuals are distributed free to primary schools visited by the MILO Summer Squad and to coaches trained by them. The videos are also free to MILO Have-A-Go Cricket and MILO Kiwi Cricket Centres set up in schools and clubs, along with a starter kit of MILO Kiwi Cricket equipment.

Recently, New Zealand Cricket has developed two CD-Roms 'Cricket in the Classroom' and 'More Cricket in the Classroom'. Each CD-Rom comprises a series of carefully planned lessons on cricket covering all aspects of the curriculum. These are also available to primary schools visited by the MILO Summer Squad. More Information*

For further information about the MILO Have-A-Go Cricket Programme, please read the following:

MILO Have-A-Go Cricket Information Booklet

Note: * Link to page at the New Zealand Cricket website. Opens in new window

MILO KIWI CRICKET

Age Range
7-10 yrs

Skill Descriptors
• Further basic development - batting, bowling, stopping, catching, wicketkeeping, running between the wickets
• Small group activities & minor games
• Modified competition
• Play with modified, safe plastic equipment

Objectives
• To provide an elementary competition that allows children to gain an awareness of the game of cricket
• To emphasise enjoyment and participation
• To provide opportunities for children to acquire further basic cricket skills through a variety of activities and a modified game
• To provide cricket as a positive experience that maximises participation and equality of opportunity
• To encourage parents & teachers to become &/or continue to be actively involved in the game

Outcomes
• To provide participants with opportunities:
• To have fun and enjoyment
• To participate in the game (equality of opportunity)
• To further their skill development with an emphasis on fundamental cricket skills, structured activities & modified game play
• To have a positive experience & enjoy competitive challenges
• To develop their social skills of encouragement, cooperation & teamwork
• To learn the values of the game

Resources:
To support the MILO Kiwi Cricket initiatives, coaching manuals and videos have been produced. The manuals are distributed free to primary schools visited by the MILO Summer Squad and to coaches trained by them. The videos are also free to MILO Kiwi Cricket Centres set up in schools and clubs, along with a starter kit of MILO Kiwi Cricket equipment.

Recently, New Zealand Cricket has developed two CD-Roms 'Cricket in the Classroom*' and 'More Cricket in the Classroom*'. Each CD-Rom comprises a series of carefully planned lessons on cricket covering all aspects of the curriculum. These are also available to primary schools visited by the MILO Summer Squad.

For further information about the MILO Have-A-Go Cricket Programme, please read the following:

MILO Kiwi Cricket Information Booklet

Note: * Link to page at the New Zealand Cricket website. Opens in new window