ALL STARS CRICKET IS THE ENGLAND AND WALES CRICKET BOARD’S ENTRY LEVEL PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME, AIMED AT PROVIDING CHILDREN AGED FIVE TO EIGHT WITH A GREAT FIRST EXPERIENCE IN CRICKET.
The programme is held locally at cricket clubs and community organisations and delivered by fully trained volunteers.
- For all children aged five to eight
- Delivered nationwide at over 2,200 centre
- Eight one-hour sessions, held over eight week
- Emphasis on fun and being active
- Focus on developing your child's movement skills
- Safe and fully accredited
- Valuable time with your kids – mums and dads are encouraged to take part too
- Easy online registration
- Includes a bonus pack of cricket kit
Every new child that registers will receive an All Stars personalised t-shirt with the child’s name or nickname on it.
You can find out more about All Stars cricket and book a place using the postcode finder at www.ecb.co.uk/play/all-stars/
REGISTER YOUR ALL STARS COURSES HERE
Your centre will receive full support from the Cheshire Cricket Board (CCB) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) when implementing All Stars Cricket. Including:
- Easy-to-use online system and tools
- National marketing campaign and marketing guide to promote your centre locally
- Online and face-to-face volunteer training
- Dedicated member of Cheshire Cricket Board staff to help implement All Stars Cricket at your centre
- Access to the All Stars Cricket helpdesk
- Key Information 2024
- New Club Checklist - if you are a new club for 2024 there is a useful checklist for getting set up here
Participant sign up priority window - Open Wednesday 3rd April
(past participants and those who have registered an interest)
Participant sign up window - Wednesday 10th April
Programme start date - Friday 10th May
The ECB provides regular updates on the plans for the All Stars and Dynamos programmes, sent directly to your All Stars/Dynamos 'key club contact'. The Cheshire Cricket Board will also contact activators directly via our dedicated WHATSAPP group
*Please note there have been some challenges this year with kit supply and some items that have not passed relevant regulatory check, click here for more information.
Activator Training
Comprehensive training is provided for all activators with a combination of online and face-to-face training. Training can be booked via your activator checklist on Clubspark. Club/centre administrators need to add individuals to Clubspark as activators in order for them to be sent an invite to join and create an account.
How to add a new activator.
New Activators - should attend a face-to-face course (2hr) and complete an online e-learning, safeguarding and hold an ECB DBS check.
Face-to-Face Courses 2024
6th March – Ruskin Community High, Crewe. (CW2 7JT) 6:00pm-8:00pm
21st March – Clare Mount Specialist College, Leasowe. (CH46 9PA) 6:30pm-8:30pm
8th April – Oakmere CC (CW8 2EL) 6pm-8pm
17th April – Cheadle Hulme CC (SK8 7NB), 6pm-8pm
If you register for a course via the direct link please make sure you are logged into Clubspark with your activator account linked to the club.
For resources and support visit cricketactivators.co.uk
For club queries about All Stars Cricket contact
Cheshire's National Programmes Manager, Owen Williamson 07984 196148
and our Development and Coaching Officers:
Andrew Jackson
Ben Tomlinson
Stewart Garnett
National Programme Resources
The ECB has created an Activator Webspace with advice, resources and support for All Stars and Dynamos Cricket, including:
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- Recruiting Activators and Volunteers
- Supporting Activators
- Celebrating Activators
- Recruitment posters and email templates
- Activator handbook
Programme updates
ECB Club Roadshow - 28th November 2023 - watch the recording here
Q + A document here
Programme promotion
Our Development & Coaching Officers can support you with promoting your programmes in local primary schools
Andrew Jackson
Ben Tomlinson
Stewart Garnett
Programme Curriculum - activity videos, session plans and supporting resources can be found on icoachcricket.co.uk - you can create a free account for this and there is also an app available on iPhone and android.
Marketing materials
All Stars - view and download here
Dynamos - view and download here
Photo consent form - view and download here
You could also create an electronic version of this for parents to complete ahead of your progamme starting.
Welcome email - view and download a template here
It is really important to get communications out to parents ahead of your programme starting. You can email all parents directly from Clubspark.
'TWINKLE' the All Stars mascot
You can book use of the All Stars mascot at your club, contact Owen Williamson -
Countdown Cricket App
Watch the how to use video here
Download for Iphone
Download for Android
Icoach cricket – great for viewing the session plans as you set up! Mobile friendly website.
https://icoachcricket.ecb.co.uk
Dynamos – mainly for participants but good for reference
Download for Iphone
Download for Android
Register App – The ECB Activator app is where you will be able to take an easy register for both programmes, make sure you download it!
Download for Iphone
Download for Android
Useful videos (2021)
Registering and adding your programme
Running an All Stars Cricket session
Running a Dynamos Cricket session
Completing your e-learning
Activators' Facebook group
National Facebook Group
Activators' WhatsApp group
Direct invite link
ECB All Stars Helpdesk
Click here for the online helpdesk
All Stars enquires - allstarscricket@ecb.co.uk
Dynamos enquires - dynamoscricket@ecb.co.uk
ECB helpdesk - 0800 085 7998
For more information and support contact Owen Williamson
ALL STARS - PARENTS
All Stars Cricket gives children from the ages of five to eight an opportunity to become a star. The curriculum of fun cricket activities and games provides your children with the basic movement skills to begin a lifelong love of our sport and general physical activity.
For 45 mins to an hour a week over an eight-week period, our fully trained and vetted activators will deliver game-based activities that teach basic cricket skills including catching, throwing and hitting moving balls and social skills such as teamwork and communication. Held at accredited cricket clubs, these courses are the perfect way for your child to learn about cricket and make friends in a safe and, most importantly, fun environment.
All participants will receive a personalised All Stars Cricket branded t-shirt.
WHY IS ALL STARS CRICKET GOOD FOR MY CHILD?
All Stars Cricket will provide your child with all of the fundamental skills they need to play. Through lively, fun games, they will learn about cricket and be better prepared to take part in all sports. Over the eight-week programme, the trained activators will teach your child to:
- Catch and throw a ball
- Hit a moving ball
- Bowl with a straight arm
- Play a basic game of cricket
- Work and communicate as a team
- Have lots of fun with new friends
All Stars Cricket is also fantastic for parents during every session all mums and dads are invited to get involved and play cricket with their children. We know this is a great way to spend time with your child and create memories that will last a lifetime.
For more information and support contact Owen Williamson