A practical kit list for tape ball, tennis ball and soft ball cricket in Ireland. Choose bats, balls, portable stumps and storage before requesting pricing for a school, office or community group.
A tape ball cricket set is a lightweight shared kit for casual games and practice. It usually includes one or two manageable bats, tape balls or tennis balls, portable stumps or markers, spare tape, cones and a carry bag.
Tape ball and tennis ball cricket are often the easiest ways to start a casual game or school cricket session. They suit students, office teams, community groups, PE classes and clubs running lighter practice sessions.
The buying mistake is usually overcomplicating it. A small group or school class does not need a full hard ball setup on day one. It needs enough bats, enough balls, a simple way to mark the wicket and a bag that keeps everything together.
For pricing, the useful details are group size, age group, venue, ball type, how often the kit will be used and whether it needs to survive one event or a full term of sessions.
Schools should treat a PE starter set as a shared pack, not individual player kit. A quote request is much clearer when it says how many pupils will use the set and whether the goal is soft ball PE, lunchtime cricket, a club link or a later hard ball route.
For PE teachers, school offices and club volunteers helping with school cricket, the first job is usually a shared set that is easy to use, store and replace.
Start with shared training items rather than individual player kit. The set should be simple enough for a class or lunchtime group to use without specialist cricket setup.
A school pricing request is easier to handle when it explains how the kit will be used. A short message is enough.
For a class trying cricket, start with one compact shared pack rather than a catalogue of individual player kit. Adjust the contents once you know the class size, age group and playing surface.
The starting pack will not suit every school. Change it before pricing if several classes will share the gear, the pupils span different age groups, or sessions run indoors and outdoors.
Cricket Ireland's teacher guidance points primary schools toward starter kits and local Development Officer advice. For a PE class, keep the request light and shared rather than building a full player kit for each pupil.
Hard ball school cricket is a different buying job. Do not mix it with a PE starter set unless the teacher, club or Development Officer has confirmed the ball type and the equipment list.
Use one sheet to collect the class, storage, timing and quote details before a school office or PE teacher asks for pricing.
This is a planning sheet, not a fixed product bundle. Change the quantities for the year group, class size, surface and number of groups using the equipment.
| Add | Equipment | Quantity | Notes for the quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| □ | Manageable starter bats | 2 | Change for age range and number of activity stations. |
| □ | Soft balls | 4 | Confirm indoor, outdoor or mixed use. |
| □ | Portable wicket sets | 2 | Check the surface and storage length. |
| □ | Cones or flat markers | Useful for stations, boundaries and simple drills. | |
| □ | Shared kitbag | 1 | Check that bats and wicket sets fit inside. |
| □ | Spare balls or replacement items | Add if several classes will share the pack. | |
| □ | Other |
Do not add hard ball or protective equipment unless the school, club or coach has confirmed a separate equipment route and the required checks.
Use this as a starting point before asking for pricing. The right quantity depends on group size, age group and how often the kit will be used.
Choose bats that suit the ball and the players. For mixed groups, two manageable bats usually beat one heavy bat nobody wants to use.
Balls disappear into hedges, car parks and long grass. Price the first set with spares rather than buying the exact number for one match.
Portable stumps are useful, but markers can work for very casual games. Schools and community events usually benefit from proper stumps.
A shared kit becomes messy if it has no home. Add a basic bag and small extras so the set can be used again without a last minute scramble.
This page is for school, social and lighter cricket, not a full hard ball club kit. It suits groups that want a practical set for PE lessons, casual matches, student games or a community event.
If the group is joining regular club cricket, use the beginner cricket kit guide. If a club is pricing training balls, shared junior gear or match day items, use the club equipment checklist.
A short, clear request is enough. The first reply can handle the details that are missing.
A social cricket set should still be checked against the full cost picture. Shipping, VAT, duty and related fees can change whether a small order still makes sense.
CricketGear.ie can review the request and reply with questions or pricing options once the full cost picture is clearer.
Tape ball and tennis ball cricket are not the same as hard ball cricket. If a group moves to hard ball cricket, ask a club or qualified coach what gear, documents and protective requirements apply.
This page is not safety advice. It is a buying checklist for simple social cricket equipment.
Send the group type, rough player numbers, ball type, venue, budget and timing. If sizes or extra details are needed, they can be handled in the reply.
Short answers for schools, students, social teams and community groups.
A simple tape ball set usually starts with one or two bats, tape balls or tennis balls, stumps or markers, spare tape, cones and a carry bag. Add extra bats and balls if the group is larger or the kit will be used by a school, club or community group.
Schools usually need simple shared equipment first: manageable bats, soft balls or tennis balls, portable stumps or markers, cones, spare balls and a bag. The right quantity depends on class size, age group, indoor or outdoor use and how often the kit will be used.
A useful starting configuration is two manageable starter bats, four soft balls, two portable wicket sets and one kitbag. Adjust the quantities for the year group, class size, playing surface and how often the pack will be used. Keep soft ball PE kit separate from hard ball cricket equipment.
Keep PE starter sets and hard ball equipment requests separate. A PE set usually starts with shared bats, soft balls or tennis balls, stumps, cones and a bag. Hard ball cricket needs a slower check with the school, club or development officer before protective items or specialist kit are priced.
No. Tape ball and tennis ball cricket are usually lighter and simpler than hard ball cricket. If a group moves to hard ball cricket, ask a club or coach what gear and protective requirements apply.
Yes. Send the group size, ball type, venue, rough budget and whether the set is for school, student, club, community or office cricket. CricketGear.ie can reply with questions or pricing options once the costs are checked.
For a small casual group, start with enough balls for the first few sessions plus spares. Larger groups, schools and community events should ask for a quantity based on player numbers, session length and how often balls are lost or damaged.
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