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North Cambridge Chance to Shine Street Project Restarting

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September 6, 2024 |

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Our Chance to Shine Street Club in North Cambridge is restarting on Monday 16th September. Sessions take place between 6.15 and 7.15PM at Cambridge Regional College Sports Centre. Sessions will run every Monday during term time and participants can just turn up on the evening

For more information on our Street Club please see the poster at the top of this page or contact Stuart Dockerill (stuart.dockerill@cambscricket.org.uk)

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4 Oct

Our next ECB Core Coach Development Course starts on 27th Oct at Comberton VC. We only have a small number of places left and we know you would be a great coach.
We really would love you see you
Click on the link to book your place - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/G2xryX
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3 Oct

Cambridgeshire Cricket Board are hosting the first indoor soft ball competition on Sunday 17th November at Trumpington Sports Centre: 12pm-4pm (U12 Girls 12pm, Women 2pm).
To register your interest, follow the link in the bio or email Hannah.warren@cambscricket.org.uk

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3 Oct

🚨Girls U11 Talent Development Centre Expression of Interest Deadline🚨

Our Girls U11 (Yr 4, 5 and 6) Talent Development Centre deadline ends at 9:00pm THIS EVENING!

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🏏COACHES🏏 We are currently looking for any

🏏COACHES🏏

We are currently looking for any coaches that maybe interested in coaching on our County Age Group Pathway

If you are interested in developing young talented cricketers and would like more information please contact our Head of Male Talent Pathway, James Williams

James.williams@cambscricket.org.uk

#Talentpathway #Cambs

Are you a Club Volunteer who wants to develop furt

Are you a Club Volunteer who wants to develop further their Coaching skills and experience or are you an experienced player who has started to notice players are asking you for advice and they are benefitting in both confidence and in skill level from your advice and you'd like to do more.

Well on Sunday, 27th October our next ECB Core Coach Development course starts at 9.30am at Comberton Village College.

Every club in Cambridgeshire needs more coaches to help deliver a wide range of coaching to their young people learning the game. There is also an ECB statistic that says for every 1 new coach 10 new players are created.

So by qualifying as an ECB Core Coach you will help bring the game to the next generation of players.

The course is a mix of on-line modules which you can take at home and face-to-face modules aimed at helping you build your confidence in delivering player-centred coaching sessions.

We only have a small number of places left, so if you want to get involved, we'd love to see you. Click on the link to book your place - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/G2xryX
#thecricketcollective

Cambridgeshire Cricket Board are hosting our first

Cambridgeshire Cricket Board are hosting our first indoor soft ball competition on Sunday 17th November at Trumpington Sports Centre: 12pm-4pm (U12 Girls 12pm, Women 2pm).

For more information and to register your interest, follow the link in the bio or email Hannah.warren@cambscricket.org.uk

Last night we held our Women’s and Girls’ End

Last night we held our Women’s and Girls’ End of Season Meeting where we had the pleasure of discussing the 2024 season with club representatives.

We also got a chance to present pennant’s to the league winners for the season.

A huge well done to all of the volunteers for their continued effort in making these leagues run smoothly at each club across the County.

🥇U11 Soft Ball Festival (South): Saffron Walden CC
🥇U11 Soft Ball Festival (North): Cambourne CC
🥇U12 Hard Ball League: Cambourne CC
🥇U13 Hard Ball League (South): Saffron Walden CC
🥇U13 Hard Ball League (Central): City of Cambridge CC
🥇U15 Hard Ball League: Thriplow CC
🥇Women’s Soft Ball Festivals: March CC
🥇Women’s Soft Ball T20: Haverhill CC
🥇Women’s Hard Ball T20: City of Cambridge CC

If you need help ensuring your women’s and/or girls’ section reaches its full potential, get in contact with Hannah.warren@cambscricket.org.uk 🏏🏏

Here in Cambridgeshire we have a small number of p

Here in Cambridgeshire we have a small number of places left on our ECB Core Coach Development course due to start on Sunday 27th October.

An ECB Core Coach will be qualified to lead coaching sessions independently and without supervision. This programme has been designed to develop a learner’s knowledge, skills and confidence to lead player-centred coaching sessions.

Anyone aged 17 and over wishing to become qualified to coach cricket, inspire and develop players and make a difference to the game.

Experience of playing or coaching cricket is desirable when applying for this programme.

The course consists of both online and face-to-face learning. The online work involves going through 6 bitesize e-learning modules, each of which last no more than 15-20 minutes.

In regard to the Face-to-Face learning you will go through 8 modules, each lasts 3 hours and includes 2 observed
coaching opportunities.

So what are the course details?
Dates – Day 1 – 27th Oct 24 (2 modules), Day 2 – 3rd Nov (2 Modules), Day 3 – 17th Nov (2 Modules), Day 4 – 24th Nov (2 modules)
Times – Each day runs from 9.30am to 4pm (with 30 mins lunch from 12.30 until 1pm)

Venue – Comberton Village College, West Street, Comberton, CB23 7DU

To book - please use this link - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/G2xryX

This of course covers the practical training and to become a fully certified Core Coach you will also need a valid ECB DBS certificate and have current Safeguarding in Specialist Roles training (both of which can be obtained during the course).

The cost is £300. You may qualify for a bursary provided by the England and Wales Cricket Foundation Trust. To find out more about a Bursary and how to apply please following this link https://www.cambscricket.org.uk/.../Cambridgeshire...
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We are recruiting! Marketing and Communications

We are recruiting!

Marketing and Communications Officer

Part-time position, 22.5 hours (3 days) per week

For more details please see the link in our bio

Deadline for applications: Monday 28th October 2024

#NowHiring #jobsearch #marketingjobs

Next Sunday we are running a brilliant ECB Support

Next Sunday we are running a brilliant ECB Support Coach Course on the lovely grounds of Chippenham Cricket Club (a beautiful ground worth visiting any time of year!).

The Support Coach course is designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to support qualified coaches.

While an ECB Support Coach is not qualified to lead sessions independently, they are an important part of any club looking to develop and further expand the number of players they have, whether that be in Men's, Women's, Boys or Girl cricket..... and we know many clubs in Cambridgeshire have this objective.

The course combines both online work (2 modules each lasting 10-15 minutes) and 1 x 3 hour face-to-face module which looks at how you communicate with those attending a training session, support batting, bowling and fielding drills and most importantly keep everyone safe and ensure everyone has fun!

You must be 16 and prior to certification you must have completed the Safeguarding in Specialist Roles training and have a valid ECB DBS.
Support Coaches really do make a difference to the game and this course is a great place to start your coaching journey!

So, the specific details of the course are:

ECB Support Coach
Date – 29th September
Time – 10.00am to 1pm
Venue – Chippenham Cricket Club, Parkside, Chippenham, Cambs, CB7 5PS
Cost - £40

To book – please use this link - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/rgky5o

You may be able to benefit from a bursary through the England and Wales Cricket Board Trust.

We are always looking to diversify our volunteering coaching workforce so if you would like to find out more click on this link - https://www.cambscricket.org.uk/.../Cambridgeshire...

This form also contains a tool to allow you to apply for the bursary.

So come and learn some new skills and become an important part of the cricketing family.
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Here at Cambridgeshire Cricket we are running two

Here at Cambridgeshire Cricket we are running two First Aid course on Wednesday, 13th November at the Spicers Sports Ground Pavilion, Cambridge Road, Sawston from one starting at 1.45pm, the other starting at 6.15pm.

At each game or training session we never know what might happen and in each season there is invariably something happen at each club when First Aid is needed to be provided.

We are aware from some clubs, there was concern last season where they felt exposed. The closed season is an excellent time to take stock and get members trained to cover any shortfall and make sure your club has sufficient members trained.

Our training is delivered by the brilliant Emma Walker, who will provide all participants with the confidence and knowledge to step forwards and make a difference when someone else really needs them.

On the course starting at 13.45 there are just 2 places left - to snap them up please use this link - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/b4RZzk

On the course starting at 18.15 there are 10 places left - to book onto this course please click on this link https://booking.ecb.co.uk/RmRYPE

Club Safeguarding Officers (CSO) are vital members

Club Safeguarding Officers (CSO) are vital members of the club and key to making an environment safe, welcoming and friendly for everyone to enjoy the game of cricket.

As well as holding a valid DBS certificate, CSO need to complete three sets of training:
- Online ‘Safeguarding for Specialist Roles’
- A ‘top up’ online module – ‘Safeguarding for Committee Members and Club Safeguarding Officers’
- Face to face ‘Safe Hands' workshop which is run by the local County Cricket Board

Below are dates of training courses that cover Point 3 and are aimed to provide you with the knowledge that will make your life as a CSO easier, the courses are great for getting to know other Club CSOs, sharing experience and proves you are supported by Cambridgeshire Cricket and by the ECB as well.

These courses should be updated every 3 years and in Cambridgeshire we are aware that many CSO training will expire and needs to be refreshed and we are aware that Club Safeguarding Officers change.

Course 1
The date is 25th February 2025 starting at 6.15pm
The venue for the training is Over Community Centre, 16 The Doles, Over, CB24 5NW
Cost is £20 per delegate, the link to book your place is here - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/wmq9ZQ

Course 2
The date is 12th March 2025 starting at 6.15pm
The venue for training is The Spicers Pavilion, Cambridge Road, Sawston, CB22 3DG

The cost is £20 per delegate and the link to book is here - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/mZ29n9

Course 3
The date is 1st May 2025 starting at 6.15pm
The venue is Over Community Centre, 16 The Doles, Over, CB24 5NW
Cost is £20 per delegate, the link to book is here - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/8eMbVA

Please remember that as part of your Club Affiliation Process each club agrees to comply with the ECB Safe Hands Policy and therefore each club should have a fully qualified CSO by the start of the 2025 season.

It is also good practice for Clubs to have a full trained deputy CSO.
In Cambs there will be no more courses in 2025 after the course on 1st May so please do book your place. If you have any questions please contact Neil Liversedge (neil.liversedge@cambscricket.org.uk)

Our Super 1s sessions at Impington sports centre r

Our Super 1s sessions at Impington sports centre restart tomorrow from 5-6pm 🏏

The sessions are free and are for anyone with a disability between 12-25 years old

Head to our website www.cambscricket.org.uk and re

Head to our website www.cambscricket.org.uk and read the news for details of courses coming up over the next 8 weeks and how you can book your places.
From Umpiring to Coach Development to Emergency First Aid, for what is happening when and believe me you need to act quick because the remaining available places will not be around for long.

Pictures from #thecricketcollective Grassroots Awa

Pictures from #thecricketcollective Grassroots Awards 2024.

Below we list the winners and their categories:

Stuart Dockerill - Coach of the Year
Leah Harrap - Young Coach of the Year
Iain Malthouse - Outstanding Contribution to Coaching
Edmund Harcourt - Connecting Communities
Oli Ellis - Gamechanger
Neha Jamwal - Inspired to Play
Theo Liversedge - Rising Star
Haddenham CC - Volunteer Grounds Team
Tom Galanis - Cricket Innivator
John Phelps - Growing the Game
Caroline Webb - Safehands Award
Louise Vickers - Unsung Hero
David Ellis - Lifetime Achiever
Tamsind Duffety-Fuller - MetroBank Champion of Girls Cricket

Congratulations to all of our winners and nominees. Your clubs recognised the special contribution you have made.
Your work and the work of all volunteers in each and every club each day and each week to allow us to play our game. It's special and underlines that cricket is and a game for everyone!

Cambridgeshire Cricket is running talent developme

Cambridgeshire Cricket is running talent development centres across the County in 2024-25 for boys and girls who are aged 9-11 years (school years 4,5 or 6 school years). These centres fit into our overall aim to provide opportunities for as many players as possible to experience higher level coaching and matches alongside broader talent identification and player development. There will be no Cambridgeshire County Age Group teams in 2025 at under 10 or 11 level for girls or boys.

The selection process to get into one of the talent development centres will be done at an observation session where players will be able to demonstrate their ability and attitude. If a player wishes to be observed, please fill in the following form (link in Bio) you will then receive an invite and registration link to a specific session. While hard ball experience is not essential these sessions will focus on hard ball cricket. We will provide equipment where necessary.

We anticipate that players who are offered a place in a talent development centre programme will be offered in the region of 16 hours coaching over the winter with the opportunity to play in a series of matches during the summer of 2025.

Deadline for completing an Expression of Interest is Monday 30th September

With 4 days left before the booking expiry date, t

With 4 days left before the booking expiry date, there are only 3 spaces left on the ECB Introduction to Umpiring Course. So do not miss out, book your place now.

This course, delivered by ECB appointed tutors, with years of umpiring and coaching experience, is designed to give new umpires the key skills, knowledge and confidence to stand as an umpire.

The date is Sunday, 22nd September between 10.30am and 5pm at Cottenham Village Pavilion.

The course is suited to a young person aged 14 and above and whether you plan to support Junior Softball cricket through to adult cricket, this course will cover the following topics:

- Understanding the role of the umpire
- Gain a basic understanding of umpiring the game
- Answering appeals and the common methods of dismissal
- How to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the game
- Judging whether or not it is safe to play

The course is split into classroom and practical learning, so we recommend learners to come dressed appropriately. Prior to the course starting Learners will be asked to complete some e-learning (which takes about an hour and a half to complete).

There is a charge of £70, however the benefits you will receive following the course have a value far greater than the charge.

So please do not wait, book one of the remaining places now via this link - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/00leM9

Our Street Cricket sessions at Cambridge Regional

Our Street Cricket sessions at Cambridge Regional College will restart on Monday 16th September from 6:15-7:15pm

For more information, please contact Stuart Dockerill - stuart.dockerill@cambscricket.org.uk

Cambridgeshire Cricket work hard to ensure we supp

Cambridgeshire Cricket work hard to ensure we support clubs in all aspects making cricket safe for al that play.

Over the Autumn and Winter period we will be running a number of Emergency First Aid courses, led by the brilliant Emma Walker.

We have two courses coming up on Wednesday 13th November both being held at the Sawston & Babraham CC Spicers Pavilion, Cambridge Road, Sawston.

The first course will run during the afternoon, starting at 1.45pm. If you would like to book a place on this course please use this link - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/b4RZzk

The second course will run during the evening, starting at 6.15pm. To book a place on this course, please use this link - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/RmRYPE

Places on both courses are limited and we know that these courses will be popular so please book as soon as you can, especially if you have an existing First Aid qualification that expires in November.

The cost of the course is £40, which is not expensive when compared to other providers. The cost is set to purely break even, covering the cost of both the venue and the tutor.

We look forwards to welcoming you!

ECB Support Coach Development Coach Do you play

ECB Support Coach Development Coach

Do you play cricket at a club, where your club has a growing and developing Women and Girls section
or an existing vibrant and expanding junior section and think "I'd love to get involved and help, but not sure if I have the confidence to deliver some training yet!"

Or

Are you a parent whose child loves cricket and loves going to their local club to practice either through National Programmes (All Stars or Dynamos) or through their regular junior section and wants to get involved, but don't know where to start?

Well our friends at Chippenham Cricket Club, Cambridgeshire have people just like you and have asked us to run an ECB Support Coach course at their ground before their Winter Indoor Programme starts.

On top of the Chippenham members we would like to extend our invitation to you as well!

The course is taking place on Sunday, 29th September from 10am to 1pm at Chippenham Cricket Club, Parkside, Chippenham, CB7 5PS.

Delivered by our brilliant and experienced ECB Tutors, this programme has been developed to equip learners with the knowledge, expertise, and self-assurance required to support qualified coaches and enhance the experience of players.

We'd love you to attend and to book your place please follow this link - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/rgky5o

The cost is £40, however you maybe entitled to a bursary provided by the England and Wales Cricket Board Foundation Trust. To find out more and to apply please look here - http://www.cambscricket.org.uk/.../Cambridgeshire...

👩Women's Cricket👩 We are delighted to see @

👩Women's Cricket👩

We are delighted to see @newmarket_cricket_club Women's soft ball team getting involved in matches & festivals. They have only been up & running for a few short weeks but they have certainly caught the cricket bug! Here are some images from their friendly against Sutton Cricket Club Women's team.

Newmarket go again this week against local rivals @tuddenhamwomenscricket

#WomensCricket #SoftballCricket #FriendlyMatches #FestivalCricket #Cricket #CambsCricket #NewmarketCC #SuttonCC #GrowingTheGame #WeGotGame #HerGameToo #TakeHerLead #MoreTeams #MoreOpportunities #FemaleCricket

Yesterday we celebrated our U11 Girls’ Soft Ball

Yesterday we celebrated our U11 Girls’ Soft Ball League with an end of season Finals Day kindly hosted by Sawston & Babraham CC.

Clubs in attendance included:
Sawston
Ely
March
Chippenham
Royston
Histon
Coton

🥇: Coton CC
🥈: Chippenham CC

A huge well done to all the players who took part.
It was fantastic to see the talent, resilience and kindness showed by all participants and a huge thank you to the clubs coaches, managers, parents and Sawston’s volunteers for making the sunny day run so smoothly.

Also a huge thank you to our official umpires who volunteered their time yesterday, who both commented on the amazing level of cricket that was displayed.

If you would like support in setting up a girls section at your club please get in contact with: Hannah.warren@cambscricket.org.uk 🏏

We had a great time at the Super 1s festival yeste

We had a great time at the Super 1s festival yesterday along with participants from Suffolk and Norfolk 🏏☀️

Our Super 1s sessions restart on Thursday 19th September at Impington Sports Centre from 5-6pm. For more information, please contact Stuart Dockerill - stuart.dockerill@cambscricket.org.uk

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