Youth Cricket in California
California has long-established youth cricket programs, concentrated particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area and across Southern California. Several have been running for more than a decade.
This page lists programs we can currently verify from each organization’s own published information, with a link to the source so you can check it yourself.
This is not a complete list of every youth cricket program in California. Listings are based on publicly verifiable youth-program information and will be updated as programs change.
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Bay Area Youth Cricket
5 PROGRAMS
The Bay Area has the densest concentration of youth cricket in California, with programs training across the South Bay, the Peninsula, the East Bay and San Francisco. Several run year-round rather than seasonally.
Cupertino, Santa Clara, Fremont, Palo Alto, San Jose, Dublin, San Ramon, Foster City, Albany and San Francisco
Non-profit founded in 2003, running year-round training and games across the Bay Area. Programs from age 6, with published age-group options including U8–U12, and skill tiers from beginner through intermediate. CCA also publishes girls-only training and a girls travel-team program.
Fremont and Mountain House
Youth coaching for ages 7–15, with additional advanced groups.
Southern California Youth Cricket
4 PROGRAMS
Programs across the Los Angeles area and Orange County, ranging from community non-profits to organizations running their own youth leagues and tournaments.
Cerritos, La Palma, Buena Park and Cypress
A 501(c)(3) non-profit running practice sessions across northern Orange County and the surrounding area.
Los Angeles and Orange County, including Fullerton, Buena Park, Irvine, Lake Forest, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, Riverside and San Bernardino
A non-profit youth cricket coaching organization running classes across the Los Angeles and Orange County area, with open registration.
Compton
A 501(c)(3) non-profit running a Cricket and STEAM summer camp and a youth travel league for ages 9–17, including co-ed teams and an all-girls team.
Orange County and neighbouring counties
An independent non-profit founded in April 2014, training all levels from beginner upward, ages 6–19. Coaching runs year-round on weekends and weekday evenings. SCYCA is the primary organizer of the Southern California Youth Cricket League.
Girls Cricket Opportunities in California
Some California programs publish girls-specific provision. Where a program does not mention girls’ cricket, that does not mean girls are excluded — it is worth asking directly.
California Cricket Academy publishes girls-only training and a girls travel-team program.
East Bay Cricket lists coaching groups for boys and girls.
Southern California Junior Cricket Academy runs co-ed teams and an all-girls team.
For the wider picture, see our article on girls cricket in America.
Understanding Youth Cricket Age Groups
Age structures vary from program to program. Some California academies publish age-group labels such as U8, U10 or U12; others describe an age range, and some group players by skill level instead.
Our guide to youth cricket age groups in the USA explains why divisions differ between competitions and how eligibility is usually set.
What to Ask Before You Enroll
Programs differ in ways that matter. These are worth confirming directly with the academy before you commit.
✓Which age group would my child join? Some programs group by age band, others by skill level, and a few by both.
✓Is the program beginner-friendly? Several California programs run separate beginner tiers. Ask where a child with no experience would start.
✓Where exactly are practices held? Larger organizations train at several sites across a metro. Confirm which one your child would attend.
✓Is coaching seasonal or year-round? Some run continuously; others follow a season or run in quarters.
✓Are matches or league opportunities included? Training-only and league-attached programs are different propositions.
✓What equipment is required? Ask what the program supplies and what you need to buy.
✓Are trial sessions available? A single session tells you more than any website.
✓How are players grouped by experience? Worth asking if your child is young for their age band, or older but new to the game.
California Youth Cricket Events
California programs take part in regional and national youth tournaments through the year. Our youth cricket tournament listings cover competitions across the United States, including events held in California. Each listing shows dates, venue and age groups.
Explore More Youth Cricket Resources
New to the game? Our guide to getting your child started in cricket covers what happens at a first session and what equipment you actually need.
Looking beyond California? Browse youth cricket programs in every state we cover.
Listings are provided for informational purposes and are not endorsements. Program details can change; please verify current information directly with the program before enrolling.
Last updated: September 2026