The future of cricket starts with young people – and we’re inviting Cheshire clubs to play a crucial role. The Young Cricket Collective is a national programme for 14–18‑year‑olds who want to make a difference in their club and community. We’d love your support in encouraging your young players and volunteers to get involved. By taking part, young people will: Train …
You can watch the recording of ECB’s annual National Programmes virtual roadshow to support the launch of All Stars and Dynamos Cricket in 2026 and access a suite of other resources (including the new Delivery Handbook) via this link. A reminder that clubs can now upload their All Stars and Dynamos programmes onto Clubspark and update …
Get Set Weekend 2026, powered by The Cricket Collective REGISTER YOUR CLUB NOW READ MORE FROM ECB The Get Set Weekend, powered by The Cricket Collective, is a pre-season focal point for clubs up and down the country. This year, we want to encourage clubs to place a focus not only on getting their facilities …
We are pleased to share the booking links and agenda for the upcoming online Club Development Forums (see below). The sessions are designed to support your preparations for the 2026 season and to complement the one-to-one meetings available to all affiliated clubs. Thursday 20th November (7pm) – https://booking.ecb.co.uk/GOPO0b OR Wednesday 26th November (7pm) – https://booking.ecb.co.uk/0Eaxm9 …
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Super 1s Residential to Bendrigg – A Life-Changing Experience for Young People with Disabilities from Cheshire In June 2025, a group of young people from the Lord’s Taverners Super 1s programme took part in a life-changing residential at the Bendrigg Trust, a specialist outdoor centre in the Lake District. The trip, designed to give young …
Free one-off taster sessions for junior cricketers who haven’t previously accessed our Pathway. These sessions are part of our Early Engagement Programme and will be run periodically during the year. The sessions are ideal for those players who would like to trail the Cheshire coaching pathway, AND/OR those players who have aspirations to play representative …
2025 Cricket Collective Awards The Cheshire and Lancashire Cricket Collective Awards 2025 took place on Tuesday 26th August at Emirates Old Trafford. This year’s event brought together over 250 volunteers from across both counties to celebrate the fantastic work they do for the recreational game. Guests experienced hospitality in The Point during a Metro Bank …
New for 2025/26 Free Child Taster Cricket Sessions Is your child is aged 8+ and has some match experience in softball or hardball cricket? This is their chance to shine! Our one-off taster sessions are perfect for boys and girls who haven’t yet joined the Cheshire Cricket Pathway. It’s all part of our Early Engagement …
**Autumn Coaching Courses Are Back!** Starting this September, we’re heading back indoors for our exciting Autumn Coaching Programme Expect a fun-filled mix of: Skill-building drills Engaging games Net sessions to sharpen technique Courses run for 4–6 weeks Open to all players in school years 3–10 Always a hit – spots fill up fast! **Book early …
We want you to have YOUR SAY in the 2025 Playing Survey! This is your chance to shape the future of recreational cricket. The ECB values the opinions of players and volunteers, and your feedback is crucial for helping the game evolve. As in previous years, you’ll have the option to win one of the …