Registrations are now officially open for the 2026 season’s All Stars Cricket and Dynamos Cricket programmes, cricket’s youth entry-level programmes, offering children aged 5 to 11 across Durham the chance to get active and enjoy the game.
Launching today, 19 March, over 70 programmes will run in clubs across the region this summer, giving young people the opportunity to spend more time outdoors, develop new skills and make friends in a fun environment.
A total of 49 clubs across Durham will host All Stars Cricket sessions for children aged 5 to 8, while 24 clubs will deliver Dynamos Cricket for those aged 8 to 11.
All Stars Cricket is an eight-week programme designed to give young children their first experience of the game in a safe, supportive setting. Sessions are packed with fun activities that help develop essential movement skills while building confidence and teamwork.
Dynamos Cricket is a next-step programme for children aged 8 to 11, running for a minimum of six weeks. Sessions last between 60 and 90 minutes and focus on gameplay, teamwork and enjoyment. It’s ideal for both children progressing from All Stars and those completely new to cricket.
Both programmes are built around creating positive first experiences in sport. Whether it’s learning new skills, building friendships or simply enjoying being active, participants are supported every step of the way.
These entry-level programmes saw an increase in gender balance, with 33% of All Stars participants being girls and an outstanding 49% of Dynamos participants being girls, a milestone we are particularly proud of as it reflects parity in participation.
Last year saw more than 3,000 participants across Durham take part in cricket for the first time through All Stars and Dynamos, highlighting the growing impact of grassroots cricket in the region.
Children who sign up to All Stars Cricket will receive an exclusive participant pack, including a backpack, cricket bat, ball and a personalised shirt, helping them feel part of the game from day one.
Similarly, those joining Dynamos Cricket will benefit from a New Balance personalised t-shirt, access to exclusive Hundred Topps Wild Cards and the Dynamos Cricket app, which offers a range of additional content.
With sessions taking place across local clubs throughout Durham, families are encouraged to secure their place early and be part of a summer of cricket.
Durham Cricket Foundation supported clubs across the county to deliver ECB’s All Stars Cricket and Dynamos Cricket programmes and, paired with the Foundation’s strategic schools’ delivery, provided free thanks to Chance to Shine, the Foundation celebrated more than 2,000 boys and girls entering club cricket.
This work was expanded further during the school holidays, when the Foundation ran its most extensive campaign yet of free cricket camps. Through free All Stars and Dynamos courses, a further 1,300 young people were introduced to the game. In partnership with Karbon Homes, Durham Cricket Foundation also delivered 781 free meals to children attending its camps during the six-week summer holidays, helping ensure the offer is fully accessible for families.