Question: What level of ability do I need to enroll at the ACE Academy?

Answer: Our eligibility criteria is not about ability but about attitude. We look for cricketers that are prepared to work hard, come with an open mind and have a go at new things.

Question: How many other cricketers will be at the Academy at the same time?

Answer: We keep our numbers low to guarantee you a quality experience. The maximum cricketers at any one time will be 14. On rare occasions there may be 16 if arrival/departure dates overlap.

Question: How many net sessions in a week are there?

Answer: Every week day you will be involved in net sessions.

Question: How many one on one coaching sessions can I expect?

Answer: Every ACE Academy cricketer will have a one on one session with a world class cricket coach every week day.

Question: Who is on the ACE Academy coaching team?

Answer: All our coaches have either played, or are still playing, professional cricket or are renowned in the industry for their outstanding coaching abilities.

See Professional Biographies on this website for more detail.

Question: Do I have a specific training plan?

Answer: With the help of the coaching team you will put together an Action Plan which details your specific goals for cricket, fitness and sport psychology. This is done after watching your video analysis dvd. The Action Plan is updated regularly during your time with us, new goals are agreed, and your improved performances recorded.

Question: What is the standard of cricket in Australia?

Answer: Each club will have up to 8 teams which all play games over the weekends. The standard varies dependent upon each side. We will place you with a club but your ability level will indicate which team your represent. You will rise and fall dependent upon your own cricket ability.

Question: How much will my ACE Academy programme cost?

Answer: It all depends on how long you want to stay. Programmes are offered to meet your specific timeframe and budget. Most cricketers join us for the full season; others come for 10 weeks and some even two weeks. Contact us for a quote for your own requirements. We promise you the ‘best value for money’ of all the cricket academies available. We guarantee you a full on cricket adventure.

Question: How busy are the Academy days?

Answer: From Monday - Friday your days will be full of cricket related activities. We start at 9.00 am each day and finish around 3.30 pm. Tuesday and Thursday evenings you will be involved in club nets. Saturdays and often on Sundays you will be playing club games.

Question: Where do I stay and what about food?

Answer: On campus at the University of Western Australia. It is a mix of guest accommodation and student accommodation. Your accommodation cost also includes 3 buffet style meals each day. There is a wide variety of food; plenty of it and healthy options. UWA is situated on the heart of the Swan River with easy 5 minute bus ride to city and local beach.

Question: What about social activities?

Answer: Academy cricketers usually check out the Perth social scene weekday evenings and weekends. There are many lively bars and discos within easy reach of your accommodation. Friendships are also made on UWA campus.

You are only a short bus ride away from some of the finest beaches in the world for sunbathing, surfing and water sports. The Swan River with rowing and sailing clubs are on your doorstep. Perth’s guaranteed sunshine makes outdoor sports such as fishing, golf etc easy to do. There are also local places of interest you will want to visit. See our website "The Adventure" or "Travel" for more details.

Question: How much spending money will I need and what sort of social clothes should I bring?

Answer: We can give you names and contact details of cricketers that have been to the Academy before; they are happy to chat about their time at the ACE Academy and share with you this sort of detail.

Question: Can I combine my time at ACE with travel?

Answer: Yes, many cricketers finish their programmes with ACE and then move on to discover more of this big beautiful country. We do not include any sightseeing as part of our activities; your programme fee is directed solely at providing you with world class cricket development.

Question: Can I Work whilst on an Academy Programme?

Answer: Yes you can, but we do not advise it. Your ACE Academy week will be full on. If you are to make the most of your time with us there is no time for work; we would much rather your conserve your mental/physical energies for your cricket development.

Question: Will I get picked up on arrival at Perth Airport?

Answer: Yes, we will meet you, take you to your accommodation, make sure you are comfortable and get you settled into time zone etc. even if your plane arrives in the middle of the night! Other Academy cricketers may be around to meet and greet you.

Question: Should I bring my laptop and mobile phone?

Answer: Yes, if you want too. You will have internet access from your room at UWA and can soon purchase an Australian SIM card for your mobile.

Question: Is Perth safe?

Answer: Probably one of the safest places in the world! This is partly due to it's remoteness. Given the low population of WA, Academy cricketers enjoy the freedom this brings and ease of finding your way around.

Question: What about social activities?

Answer:Academy cricketers usually check out the Perth social scene weekday evenings and weekends. There are many lively bars and discos within easy reach of your accommodation. Friendships are also made on UWA campus.

You are only a short bus ride away from some of the finest beaches in the world for sunbathing, surfing and water sports. The Swan River with rowing and sailing clubs are on your doorstep. Perth’s guaranteed sunshine makes outdoor sports such as fishing, golf etc easy to do. There are also local places of interest you will want to visit. See our website "The Adventure" or "Extend Your Stay" for more details.

Question: What do I do during the 3 week Christmas break?

Answer: You will be well ready for some rest and relaxation. Often cricketers will book a cheap tour and get out and about and see much more of WA. Others prefer to stay near the local beaches and enjoy the sun and the surf. Some are joined by their families for the Christmas Holiday.

Question: What happens once I have decided I want to come to the ACE Academy?

Answer: Once we have answered all your questions which is usually by a phone call or face to face meeting with you, and often your parents, we will send you an application form to complete and return to us. We then request a deposit to hold your place. Things start to get exciting when we start the process of sharing with you all the things you have to look forward too on your ACE Cricket Adventure.

Question: How can I measure the ACE Academy against it’s competitors?

Answer: We will deliver all we promise and we want you to ask this question to those cricketers who have previously been to the ACE Academy.

They say 'imitation is the greatest form of flattery'. We often see chunks of our Academy website with photos at on our competitors' websites!

If you love your cricket, and are serious about your cricket development, we think these are the questions you should direct at any academy:

1. How many cricketers will be at the Academy in any one time?
   
2. Check out the quality/experience of all the coaches you will be working with.
   
3. How many one on one cricket coaching sessions is there per week?
   
4. How many net coaching sessions per week?
   
5. The quality of the accommodation and food (sufficient, healthy)
   
6. How much sightseeing, partying and 'drying out' time are you paying for as part of the week!