SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – The South Brunswick School District is in the final stages of establishing a new cricket club for high school students. The first season is expected to start in March or April of 2025.
Superintendent Scott Feder made the announcement to the community during Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting.
Feder recently held a meeting with athletics director CJ Hendricks, Director of Buildings and Grounds Brian Redfield, and Business Administrator David Pawlowski to discuss the sport.
“Right now we are in the final development stages of adding cricket to be a club in South Brunswick, starting this year during the cricket season, around March, April through June,” Feder said. “There’s some things we’re working out still.”
Redfield and his staff are looking into getting the pitches and field ready for students.
“On our side, we also had an expert working with us to give us the information we need to do what’s right,” Feder said.
According to the Superintendent, the cost of starting the club is quite affordable. The field, uniforms, and materials needed for students would cost under $5,000, Feder said.
Like most sports clubs in the district, this too would come under the “Pay to Play” program.
The school district recently held an event to gauge student interest. According to Feder, almost 50 students showed up.
“We do expect the club will be able to handle 50 students,” Feder said. “We’re going to have our own cricket field. We’re not going to need to use anyone else’s field. We will be able to host games against other schools.”
Feder noted that other school districts too have cricket clubs and the district will be able to host a “little season” for student-athletes.
Have a correction or a news tip? Email sarah.salvadore@patch.com
