Power + Pace — Frequently Asked Questions
Power + Pace · Parent & Athlete Guide

Frequently Asked
Questions

Everything you need to know about how Power + Pace develops elite fast bowlers — safely, scientifically, and sustainably.

01 What makes Power + Pace different from a regular cricket academy?
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Unlike traditional academies that coach bowling in isolation, we integrate every facet of a young athlete's growth. Our program is built on an Integrated Development Model — four key pillars: Physical, Biomechanical, Technical, and Cognitive development. Everything we do is specifically designed around your child's physical profile, maturity stage, and unique biomechanics. We are not a standard "run-in-and-bowl" volume centre.
02 Why do you track my child's height and growth so closely?
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Growth timing heavily impacts both speed development and injury risk. We use established sports science methods — measuring height, sitting height, and leg length — to estimate your child's projected adult height and predict when they will hit their Peak Height Velocity (PHV). Athletes at PHV are at elevated risk for bone stress fractures, so tracking this allows us to proactively protect them by tailoring their training loads appropriately.
03 Why isn't my child bowling more balls in the nets?
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Bowling too many balls at the wrong time in an athlete's development is one of the leading causes of bone stress fractures. We carefully manage your child's bowling volume relative to their specific growth stage to protect their spine. We will safely increase their bowling volume only as their body shows it is physically ready for it.
04 Why is my child doing so much gym work instead of just bowling?
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Fast bowling is one of the most physically demanding actions in sport. Our physical assessments follow Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) principles — building the right foundational strength for your child's age, size, and skill level. Everything we do in the gym has a direct link to the pitch, building the specific strength patterns that will allow your child to bowl faster and stay injury-free.
05 How do you assess and improve bowling speed?
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We assess speed by looking at two key metrics: approach running speed and ball release speed. The run-up acts as a loading phase — if an athlete is running fast but not bowling fast, energy is "leaking" somewhere in their technique or due to a strength deficiency at the crease. We measure this gap to find exactly where the leak is and correct it.
06 What is an "ActionType" and why does it matter?
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ActionType is the biomechanical category that best describes how your child's body naturally generates pace. Power + Pace is the only facility in the world that assesses ActionType in cricket. This means that instead of giving generic advice, every technical cue we provide is entirely specific to the way your child's body is naturally built to move — not a cookie-cutter template.
07 How long will it take to see real speed improvements?
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Speed development follows a specific, long-term pathway. We map out a 2–3 year development roadmap appropriate to each athlete's age and maturity stage. Right now, we build the physical and technical foundations so that when the body is fully ready, speed gains happen quickly, safely, and sustainably — rather than forcing premature gains that increase injury risk.
08 How will we be kept informed of progress?
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We constantly record and review assessment results, tracking athletes against age- and maturation-adjusted benchmarks rather than generic standards. Following assessments, parents receive structured, plain-language written reports. We walk you through the key findings, highlight specific priorities for the next training phase, and clearly explain what will change in their program going forward.
09 Which program is right for my child?
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We offer four program tiers: Junior Development (U12) for foundational strength and speed; Development (U13–U17+) for biologically-timed physical development; Performance (U13–U17+) for athletes ready for individualised technical and tactical coaching using #actionTypes profiling; and High Performance (by invitation, 8 places/year) for Premier Cricket and state/national pathway athletes. All programs begin with a mandatory initial assessment so we can place your child in the right tier.
10 Where are you located and when do programs run?
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We are located at PlayPoint Blacktown, 2A Bessemer St, Blacktown NSW 2148 — home to Australia's first full-length indoor cricket pitch, a purpose-built fast bowling gym, and a fully equipped physiotherapy room. Our 2026 off-season programs run March through September, Monday to Friday 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm. Early bird pricing is available before 25 March 2026. Contact us at info@powerandpace.com.au or call +61 449 107 240.

Still have questions? Our team is happy to help — reach out and one of our coaches will get back to you within 48 hours.

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Power + Pace — Terms & Conditions
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Terms &
Conditions

By enrolling in Power + Pace, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined below. Please read carefully before registering.

01 Enrollment & Payment
Full payment for the first session/program is due upon the start date.
Payment plans (Direct Debit) are available on a monthly instalment or upfront basis.
Payments are processed via Stripe. A service fee of 1.8% applies to all transactions.
Monthly Schedule: Your first instalment is paid on the day you register. Subsequent payments are processed on the 15th of each month (paid in advance based on remaining sessions to the next 15th). Applies to all Pace Development and Performance Programs.
Junior Pace Development Program (10 weeks): Payments are processed each Thursday of the week.
02 Cancellation Policy
Withdrawal Prior to Term Start (Junior Development Program): A full refund minus a non-refundable administration fee of $100 will be issued, provided payment has already been made. Written notice via the designated Cancellation Form is required two weeks prior to the term start date.
Withdrawal After Term Start:
Medical A medical certificate must be provided. A pro-rated refund may be considered, minus a non-refundable administration fee of $100. (Junior Development Program)
Other Reasons No refunds will be issued for withdrawals after the term has commenced, regardless of reason. You will be eligible for make-up classes for missed sessions. (Junior Pace Development Program)
3+ Month Programs Pace Development and Performance Programs longer than 3 months will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A refund may be provided if the full fee was paid upfront. A non-refundable administration fee of $100 applies.
26 Week Programs If you wish to discontinue a 26-week program, 4 weeks written notice is required. A non-refundable administration fee of $100 applies at cancellation.
03 Missed Sessions (Make-Up Classes)

You can reschedule (make up) sessions during the program period up to the following limits:

Junior Pace Development (10 weeks)
2
make-up sessions
Development, Performance & High Performance
3 / 6 / 12
sessions (3 month / 6 month / 12 month program)
If a session is cancelled by Power + Pace due to unforeseen circumstances, a make-up session will be scheduled or a pro-rated credit will be issued at our discretion.
If you cannot attend your assigned session, you must inform your coach directly via WhatsApp or Classcard. Students are responsible for rescheduling via the Classcard student app, or may contact their assigned coach for assistance.
🎥 How to cancel and reschedule a session — watch the guide
04 Non-Payment

Non-payment within two weeks of the due date will result in direct cancellation of your program and membership.

05 Force Majeure

In the event of a force majeure event (e.g., natural disaster, pandemic, government restrictions), Power + Pace reserves the right to modify or cancel the program. In such cases, refunds or credits may be offered at the discretion of the academy.

06 Changes to the Academy / Programs

Power + Pace reserves the right to make changes to the program, including dates, times, and coaches, as necessary. Reasonable notice will be provided for any significant changes.

07 Use of Photos & Videos

By enrolling, you grant Power + Pace a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use photos and videos of you taken during Power + Pace programs solely for the purpose of promoting Power + Pace on social media platforms.

08 Agreement

By enrolling in Power + Pace, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this policy.

Questions about these terms? Contact us at info@powerandpace.com.au or call +61 449 107 240 and we'll be happy to help.

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