2026/27 calendar
The year at a glance.
Term dates, school holidays and closures for our first year at John Lyon School. Holiday plans are still taking shape — tell us what you’d like and we’ll build around you.
Key
What each date means.
- Launch
- Weekly sessions
- Holiday · TBC
- Change of plan
- Closed
Autumn term 2026
Week commencing 2 November
LaunchHillRisers launches
Our first weeks at John Lyon School, Harrow on the Hill.
4–8 November
LaunchTrial week
Book a trial on the day your child plans to train. The deposit is credited to your sessions if you join.
7–11 November, by 9am
LaunchDecision and payment deadline
Autumn and spring balance, or first monthly payment, due 4 days before your child's first regular session: Saturday 7 November for Wednesday groups, Sunday 8 November for Thursday groups, Tuesday 10 November for Saturday groups, Wednesday 11 November for Sunday groups.
From Wednesday 11 November
Weekly sessionsRegular sessions start
Weekly sessions run through to the Christmas holidays.
14–20 December 2026
Holiday · TBCChristmas holidays (first week)
Likely: holiday camps (part-day or full-day), with weekly sessions possibly continuing in their normal slot. To be confirmed — tell us what you'd like when you register.
21 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
ClosedChristmas shutdown
The venue is closed. No sessions or camps.
Spring term 2027
Week commencing 4 January
Weekly sessionsSessions resume
Weekly sessions restart after the shutdown.
15–21 February 2027
Holiday · TBCSpring half term
Likely: holiday camps (part-day or full-day), with weekly sessions possibly continuing in their normal slot. To be confirmed — tell us what you'd like when you register.
29 March – 11 April 2027
Holiday · TBCEaster holidays
Likely: holiday camps (part-day or full-day), with weekly sessions possibly continuing in their normal slot. To be confirmed — tell us what you'd like when you register. Sessions over the Easter weekend (26–29 March) will be confirmed nearer the time.
Summer term 2027
Week commencing 12 April
Weekly sessionsSummer term starts
Summer arrangements are to be confirmed. We're expecting outdoor nets alongside the sports hall.
20 May, 26 May and 10 June 2027
Change of planSports hall unavailable (exams)
Likely: sessions move outdoors or a make-up session is offered. We'll confirm well in advance.
31 May – 6 June 2027
Holiday · TBCSummer half term
Likely: holiday camps (part-day or full-day), with weekly sessions possibly continuing in their normal slot. To be confirmed — tell us what you'd like when you register.
12 July – 31 August 2027
Holiday · TBCSummer holidays
Likely: holiday camps (part-day or full-day), with weekly sessions possibly continuing in their normal slot. To be confirmed — tell us what you'd like when you register.
Dates may change. We’ll give registered families plenty of notice of any change, and confirm holiday arrangements before booking opens.
Give your child the very best start in cricket.
Register your interest today. Tell us when your child can attend and what they want from cricket — registered families get priority booking.