It’s that time of year: cricket club insurance renewals. Assessing your current policy, any changes to your circumstances and making sure you’re properly covered for the next 12 months. In our content partnership with Aston Lark, we’re reviewing recent news and how it affects clubs. ECB CIS (Central Insurance System) More clubs are signing up […]
OFFER ENDED: £200 off your club’s live streaming kit with FrogBox
🔚 OFFER ENDED (RAN IN 2023) Order your FrogBox Streaming kit by Sportradar before 1 March ’23 and have access to 2022 pricing, saving you £200! For cricket clubs thinking about live streaming then now’s the time to jump in, get a discount and set up before the new season. In this content partnership with […]
Even having one of the best grounds in Yorkshire might not save Glasshouses
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 […]