Safeguarding responsibilities for a cricket club are vital to get right but not without admin and careful thought. In this content partnership with Teamo, we’ll look at how clubs can use their digital safeguarding features to help volunteers. Why digital safeguarding tools matter Safeguarding extends across a cricket club to ensure everyone has a safe, […]
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National Club Championship 2026: New entries, plum ties
The ECB National Club Championship for 2026 has teams in Yorkshire entering for the first time, serious pedigree and tough competition. In this round-up, I’ll walk you through some of the headlines for this edition as well as early-season ties to whet the appetite. All change Yorkshire’s cricket clubs feature in Group 1 and Group […]
15 Not Out: The canal walk that changed everything
Cricket Yorkshire is 15 Not Out in 2026 as the website celebrates a decade and a half of cricket journalism that champions the recreational game. Over the course of the year, I’ll have a series of articles, interviews and podcasts reflecting on the changes at grassroots but also consider what lies ahead. To kick things […]
Cricket Teamwear: Upgrade for the 2026 season
Cricket teamwear is an opportunity for your squad, section or whole club to train and play looking professional with the confidence that always brings. In this feature with Bear Cricket, we share why they are a popular choice and what makes them stand out. Choosing cricket club teamwear is always exciting but it comes with […]
Club cricket insurance: Q&A with Colin from Howden
For our partnership with Howden, we’re addressing some common and trending questions that affect cricket clubs, their members and visitors. Answers are by Colin Mico, Head of Recreational Clubs for Howden, who has in-depth knowledge of the game as a player, coach and Cricket Development Officer for Caterham CC in Surrey. 📸 Images of grounds […]
Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Awards
Together with Yorkshire Tea, we launched the Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Awards for 2025. These new monthly awards (five trophies in total from May to September) were our way to recognise the contributions from those right across Yorkshire recreational cricket. 🏆 Entries received Each month, nominations were invited for anyone involved in grassroots cricket in […]
Bespoke Scoreboards: The Yorkshire family behind it all
The Bespoke Scoreboards red brick frontage of Albion Mills on Church Street in Morley, with its bright blue doors, felt like Dr Who’s TARDIS with the chance to step into another world. Greeted by Jennifer, part of the Varley family hat-trick along with husband John and son David, M-Jay Electronics Ltd have been at Albion […]
How Teamo conquers cricket club management admin
Teamo is a cricket club management solution (app and website) that helps volunteers get to grips with the realities of running a cricket club online. For those of you involved in the admin as a captain, coach or club committee member, it’s a lot to think about, right? You do it for the love of […]
2026: Predictions and trends for grassroots cricket
Recreational cricket is set for significant change in 2026 and as ever, I’ve gazed meaningfully into my tea leaves to see what’s brewing. If you want likely trends across the game and my own thoughts on how things may pan out then make yourself comfortable. To jump to a specific section, use these chapter links […]
Cricket Gifts: The shortlist full of surprises [2026]
Cricket gifts can be fun to do but also a challenge, whether the person you’re buying for plays cricket, watches the game or supports a team. At Cricket Yorkshire HQ, our cricket gifts guide has now been assembled like a superstar World XI to help you sort your presents with minimal stress. Stumped for ideas? […]