The “Inspired to Play” grant fund launches on Monday 10th May. The scheme aims to increase the number of children (boys and girls) and/or women participating in the game by supporting the delivery of new and/or enhanced recreational cricket activities in England and Wales during the months of June - September 2021. The ambition is for as many clubs as possible...
The Vipers played a behind closed doors game at Newclose last Saturday (1st May) as part of their preparation for the up coming season. Where coach Charlotte Edwards will be looking to retain their Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.
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England cricketers Chris Woakes and Sophie Ecclestone, who are also set to play in The Hundred this summer, have written a letter to more than 150,000 kids and their parents around the country about the positive role cricket can play in their lives The two international players visited their old primary schools to read the letters to pupils Exacerbated by the pande...
Regrettably, the Ageas Bowl based ‘Southern Vipers’ Women cricketers and the Trustees of Newclose County Cricket Ground, have had to make the decision to exclude spectators from attending the 50 Over warm-up match at Newclose on Saturday 1st May. The prevailing Covid-19 rules and protocols for professional sport have necessitated this policy.
We are partic...
The ECB are delighted to announce a partnership with the world’s number one hygiene soap brand, Lifebuoy, ahead of the new season. As part of the agreement, Lifebuoy will become the ‘Official Hygiene Partner’ and ‘Official Community Cricket Hygiene Partner’ of England Cricket and ECB.
In partnership with Lifebuoy, all recreational cricket clubs across Eng...
As grassroots sport once again begins its phased return across the UK, Made By Sport is pleased to announce that from 12th April, its ‘Clubs In Crisis’ fund, will distribute over £4million of funding directly to grassroots sports clubs and organisations, which is being administered by participating members of the UK Community Foundations.
Unrestricted grants of up to...
Following the Government’s updated guidance for outdoor organised sports around the easing of social restrictions in England on 29th March, we are delighted to confirm the return of recreational cricket in England from that date. We know that our communities, players and volunteers will have missed the social, physical and health benefits of participating in our great game and we believe ...
What is Dynamos Cricket?
Dynamos Cricket provides a fantastic next step for all those graduating from All Stars Cricket and the perfect introduction for all 8-11 year-olds new to the sport!
Complementing junior cricket, Dynamos provides children with a more social offer focused on developing fundamental movement skills and applying them in an exci...
Coaching is an enormously rewarding, challenging and crucial role in cricket.
ECB Foundation I Coach is a new coach development programme and qualification that has been created to help more people take their first steps into coaching cricket.
A blend of e-learning and face-to-face modules led by ECB Coach Developers will explore what coaching looks like, the impact yo...
For many years, NatWest CricketForce has been a focal point for clubs as you prepare your grounds and reconnect with your players and volunteers to get set for the season ahead.
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 restrictions, this year we will not be able to run NatWest CricketForce as a physical event. However, NatWest is running a new look virtual CricketForce with their ...
| 23rd May | Dorset Super 9s v IWCB Super 9s | TBC | ECB Super 9s |
| 13th Jun | Somerset Super 9s v IWCB Super 9s | North Perrott CC | ECB Super 9s |
| 27th Jun | IWCB Super 9s v Wales Miners Super 9s | Newclose CCG | ECB Super 9s |
| 11th Jul | IWCB Super 9s v Dorset Super 9s | Newclose CCG | ECB Super 9s |
| 18th Jul | Glocestershire Javelins Super 9s v IWCB Super 9s | TBC | ECB Super 9s |
| 1st Aug | IWCB Super 9s v Glocestershire Javelins Super 9s | Northwood CC | ECB Super 9s |
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