Recently, I spotted news on The Stray Ferret about the fact that Glasshouses Cricket Club in the Nidderdale Cricket League was in danger of folding. I was horrified. ‘No, this will not do!’ I said out loud to no-one in particular. Our cat looked up a little concerned. You see, Glasshouses Cricket Club is one […]
Why the Leeds & Wetherby Cricket League is no more
The demise of a cricket league is always a moment to pause. There’s usually a lot of history and memories jumbled in with that reluctant decision to call time. Inevitably, there’s also reflection on whether another league gone is a sign of a wider shrinkage of club cricket and what the landscape will look like […]
The weird and wonderful world of indoor cricket nets
Indoor cricket nets in England is a weird and wonderful time of year. Typically between January and March, depending on how keen your cricket club are, it is a ritual you may know well. Before Christmas, here in Yorkshire, there will have been a smattering of indoor cricket leagues but now February has arrived, cricket […]
Why underinsurance is a major risk for your cricket club
In this content collaboration with Aston Lark, we’re diving into the subject of underinsurance – and how to mitigate that risk. What is underinsurance? Ok, so your cricket club has an insurance policy that protects it against various risks. Underinsurance is if the club has valued its assets at less than they’d currently cost to […]
A visit to Malton for cricket books and cricket bats
I found myself back in the North Yorkshire market town of Malton recently. It was pre-planned obviously, I didn’t just wake up there. Last time I arrived, in the early days of Cricket Yorkshire, I left the railway station and walked around a hardware store which had a fine selection of flat caps and also […]
Have Your Say: Cricket Yorkshire Reader Survey
Have you enjoyed reading Cricket Yorkshire? It’s been a strong year for the website in terms of numbers of visitors as well as the widest-ever coverage of clubs and leagues since we started in 2011. There have also been more competitions, offers and deals for readers to take advantage of. But we can always improve. […]
Is your cricket club really covered under the ECB Central Insurance Scheme?
Club cricket insurance is one of those things that comes along annually for a committee member to wrap their head around. Thankfully, I have Colin Mico at Aston Lark, to help guide me through the swirling waters and there’s an important update to share. Free Liability Insurance cover from the ECB Central Insurance Scheme used […]
The Cricket Yorkshire Awards: 2022 Winners
After much deliberation here, I’m thrilled to share the winners of the 2022 Cricket Yorkshire Awards. These online awards showcase the best websites, social media, photos and video/livestreaming across Yorkshire grassroots cricket. Lots of cricket leagues, cricket clubs and individuals sent in their nominations so thanks to everyone who took the time get involved. What […]
The Cricket Yorkshire Awards: Best Use of Video Award
Best Use of Video AwardWINNER – Illingworth St Mary’s Cricket Club Illingworth St Mary’s Cricket Club are the best example of using FrogBox livestreaming I’ve come across yet. Of course, there are all kinds of ways you might use video to promote grassroots cricket. Cricket Arena’s bite-sized clips on Tik-Tok won them the ‘Best Use […]
The Cricket Yorkshire Awards: Cricket Photo of the Year
Cricket Photo of the YearWINNER – Mike BritlandHIGHLY COMMENDED – Nick Corley Cricket photography for grassroots cricket is pretty niche but essential. I know of many of the snappers across Yorkshire – because there aren’t that many. Cricket clubs might do their own with a player or club official or they might be lucky enough […]