Welcome to our Club

Alberton Cricket Club culture is built on a foundation of respect, inclusivity, and camaraderie. It thrives when players, coaches, and supporters work together, not just to win matches, but to foster an environment where everyone feels valued. A strong culture encourages players to develop both on and off the field, promoting personal growth, discipline, and teamwork. It’s a place where leadership is shared, and mentors guide younger or less experienced members, helping them learn the ropes while also building confidence. Communication is key, with everyone being open to feedback and supportive of one another’s successes and challenges. Celebrating victories, learning from defeats, and creating lasting friendships are all central to a club where players genuinely care for the team and the sport, forming a close-knit community that extends beyond just the game. 

Cricket facilities play a crucial role in developing players and fostering a strong cricketing community. Turf cricket nets are a popular feature in top-tier cricket grounds, providing a realistic playing surface that mimics match conditions, allowing players to sharpen their batting and bowling techniques. On the other hand, astro cricket nets offer a durable and consistent playing surface, often used for both training and recreational play. They are less affected by weather conditions, making them reliable for year-round practice. To enhance training opportunities, many modern cricket facilities are equipped with night-time practice options, featuring floodlit pitches and nets, ensuring players can continue their practice even after dark. These facilities provide a vital platform for athletes to improve their skills at any time, regardless of the time of day.

Vision and Values

OUR MISSION, VISION & VALUES OF ALBERTON CRICKET CLUB

Vision To be the most successful club in the Eastern’s Cricket Region and to be recognised as an inclusive, diverse, and family-orientated club whilst focussing on development and community values to ultimately achieve holistic success.
Mission Alberton Cricket Club aims to provide a positive and enjoyable cricket experience for people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds in a fully structured, organised, and resourced club environment, while developing players, people, partnerships and social integration within the cricket club and the community.
We Will achieve this by:
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Growing and retaining membership across both senior and junior teams.
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Providing a safe, friendly environment for our members.
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Encouraging active volunteer participation in the club at all levels.
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Providing a welcoming and friendly social atmosphere to club members, their families and visitors.
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To provide clear cricketing pathways and opportunities from junior to senior players as well as local to representative levels including development of players for South East Rand, JHB South and Easterns Cricket.
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Ensuring the future of the club through proper financial administration; and fostering ongoing relationships and building partnerships within the community and with club sponsors
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Develop and strengthen a structure and pathway for women and girls to actively participate in and follow cricket:
Values
Inclusion:
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Alberton is a is a diverse community, ACC will facilitate inclusive cricket for young and old, male and female, and for the ethnic populations of the community.
Respect:
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All activity at ACC will respect the rights and roles of each individual member, of opponents and of officials.
Laws and Spirit of Cricket:
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All activity at ACC and the actions of all members of ACC will uphold The Laws and Spirit of Cricket.