Here you will find documents on how to run the program, add numeracy and literacy curriculum into the program & resources on benefits of at home play with templates for parent engagement.
Big Bash Schools Challenge
Supporting Documents
Teacher FAQs
Teacher FAQs
Logging In (CricketPlus)
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CricketPlus is an account for all Cricket Australia sites and apps. It provides a tailored experience and access to resources available through Cricket Australia's digital products and services. If you’ve registered as School Ambassador, you already have a CricketPlus account.
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You already have a CricketPlus account if you’ve done any of the following.
- As a teacher, cricket coach or umpire - registered for courses and programs for coaches, umpires, schools and clubs on the PlayCricket website.
- As a player or family of a player - registered to community cricket competitions and programs via PlayHQ or followed matches and players on the PlayCricket App.
- As a cricket fan - logged into cricket.com.au, CA Live App, or the Big Bash App to watch live coverage and radio broadcasts of BBL, state and international matches.
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If you’re having issues logging into your CricketPlus account, try the following steps:
- Check your email. Make sure the email you’re using is the right email for your CricketPlus account. You may have multiple CricketPlus accounts – have you used a personal email instead of your school email?
- Reset your password. If you don't know your password, you can reset it by clicking the Forgot password button on the login page, then following the prompts.
- Contact Support. If you're still having issues, please contact our support team via the form below. They will be able to assist with your account access.
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To update your CricketPlus account, log in to CricketPlus. Click on your name in the top right-hand corner, then click on Account or Communication Preferences, depending on what you want to change.
Adjusting Program Details
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Log in to the Teacher portal.
On your dashboard screen, click on the class you want to edit.
Click on Settings.
From here you can change the class name, year level, and number of students, as well as edit the teachers’ access or even remove access if necessary.
If you don't have access to a specific class, please contact our support team via the form below.
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Only the School Ambassador for the program (the user who initially registers for the program) can remove teachers from a class. Teachers can invite other teachers and resend invites, but they can't cancel invites or remove other teachers.
To add or remove a teacher, follow this process:
Log in to the Teacher portal.
On your dashboard screen, click on the class you want to edit.
Click on Settings.
At the bottom of the page, there’s a list of teachers assigned to the class. Click the Remove button to remove a teacher or click Add teacher at the bottom of the list to add a teacher.
To resend a teacher invite, click on the Resend invite link.
If you don't have access to a specific class, please contact our support team via the form below.
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The Big Bash Schools Program is primarily for Prep/Foundation, Grade 1 & Grade 2 students.
Adding Other Teachers
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Only the School Ambassador for the program (the user who initially registers for the program) can remove teachers from a class. Teachers can invite other teachers and resend invites, but they can't cancel invites or remove other teachers.
To add or remove a teacher, follow this process:
Log in to the Teacher portal.
On your dashboard screen, click on the class you want to edit.
Click on Settings.
At the bottom of the page, there’s a list of teachers assigned to the class. Click the Remove button to remove a teacher or click Add teacher at the bottom of the list to add a teacher.
To resend a teacher invite, click on the Resend invite link.
If you don't have access to a specific class, please contact our support team via the form below.
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Log in to the Teacher portal.
On your dashboard screen, click on the class you want to edit.
Click on Settings.
At the bottom of the page, there’s a list of teachers assigned to the class.
Click the Remove button to remove the teacher with the incorrect email.
At the bottom of the list, click Add teacher to re-add the teacher with the correct email address.
If you don't have access to a specific class, please contact our support team via the form below.
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If you don't have access to a specific class, please talk to your School Ambassador. The School Ambassador is the person from your school who registered for the program and invited you to the platform.
If you don't know who your School Ambassador is, contact our support team via the form below.
School Ambassadors can only see classes on their dashboard once they've been fully set up.
If you’re the School Ambassador, you'll receive an email from Cricket Australia when your registered challenge is ready for setup. If you haven’t received an email after registering, check your junk/spam folder.
When you log in to the Big Bash Schools Challenge platform, you'll be prompted to review the challenge.
Here, you can:
- name the individual classes
- set the number of students
- invite teachers to join.
After completing this review, the classes will appear on your dashboard. If you have done the steps above and the class is still not showing in your dashboard, contact our support team via the link below.
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Yes, a teacher can access all classes that they’ve been added to in a portal. They can even have access to classes across multiple schools.
Equipment and Certificates
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Yes, students will need some kind of ball for the activities - they can use any ball they have around the classroom or house.
If parents would like to purchase a Big Bash branded stress ball, they can do so through the Cricket Blast shop.
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Any ball that can bounce can be used for this program.
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All the resources you need to run the program at school will be available through the Teacher portal. Extra support can be found in the Teacher Support portal
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Every student who takes part in the At-Home Challenge will get a personalised certificate. Students who don’t take part in the At-Home Challenge will still get a certificate, but it won't be personalised because they didn’t progress through the digital platform.
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Certificates become available when you have completed the program in class. To access them, log in to the challenge portal as a teacher or school ambassador, and click on the Students tab.
You have three options for downloading the certificates.
- Download all the personalised templates.
- Download the generic templates.
- Download the templates individually.
Parents can also download the certificate through their student’s challenge portal once the program is finished.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Coach360 helps you build confidence, develop your coaching skills and create better experiences for your players. With practical learning, resources and development opportunities, it supports your growth as a coach and helps you keep learning throughout your coaching journey.
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Your existing certification will continue to be recognised.
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Yes. Coach360 provides experienced coaches with fresh ideas, practical tools and opportunities to continue learning and developing their coaching.
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The time required will depend on your coaching goals and the learning activities you choose.
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The certification pathway is designed to fit around your coaching commitments, with a combination of flexible online learning and practical development opportunities.
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A range of learning will be free for community coaches. Additional development opportunities may have a cost, but there are plenty of free ways to learn, develop and work towards certification.
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Coach360 has been designed to make coach development more flexible, practical and accessible. It provides coaches with clearer pathways, easier access to learning and ongoing support to help them grow throughout their coaching journey.
Student Platform Access
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To resend a parent/student invite, click on the student in the class challenge portal as a teacher or school ambassador. Download the invite or copy the invite link and send it to the parent.
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The Big Bash Schools Challenge is the ultimate way to get your students active and learning lifelong skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, resilience, and active listening, all in a fun and engaging environment!
The at-home program builds on the skills learned in school, this challenge boosts kids' confidence as they throw, bounce, and catch their way to earning XP points and customising their very own cricket avatar. Plus, parents can join in on the fun! Over the four weeks, parents will have plenty of opportunities to connect with their budding superstar through activities and challenges that promote teamwork, collaboration, and celebration.
Through repetition and building habits, the program reinforces key skills over time, using gamification elements like rewards and peer recognition to sustain motivation, and providing a customised learning journey for different skill levels.
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Parents having issues with logging in or using the platform can go to the Parent Support Portal for assistance. If they’re still having issues, they can contact our Support Team via the form below.
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An invite link for the At-Home Challenge is unique to each class set up in the challenge portal by your School Ambassador.
Post Program
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Yes. You will not be able to add any new students, but kids can continue to access the portal for up to three months after the program start date to increase their skills or have fun. Teachers and ambassadors also have access during this period to continue viewing student progress and results.
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Schools are welcome to register for the program again through the same registration link via the PlayCricket website