The White Rose Trophy – the knockout competition to decide the top Premier League club in Yorkshire – returns (twice) in 2026. Unlike previous editions that saw the four winners in the NYSD, Bradford Premier, YCSPL and Yorkshire Premier League North play semis and finals in September (based on who won the Premier Division that […]
How Teamo helps cricket clubs with safeguarding
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, […]
Paying club cricketers: Blurring the lines
Paying cricketers has to be the single most contentious issue in club cricket and is discussed here on Cricket Yorkshire. We’ll update this as and when things change but it remains in out top 5 most popular articles of all-time. Editor’s Note: This article has been refreshed for 2026. Do club cricketers get paid? Yes, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lacuna Sports: Cricket teamwear just for women and girls
While Lacuna Sports provides cricket teamwear exclusively for women and girls, it’s much more than that. True, this is thoughtful cricket clothing by women for women with emphasis on body type, performance and comfort. In of itself, that’s a game-changer. Founder Leigh Burns began Lacuna Sports to address the lack of consideration for the female […]