Cricket Yorkshire is partnering with Village Cricket Co to share some fantastic Black Friday deals for their cricket bats and equipment. You may have read my past review: Can you get a quality cricket bat for £97? Village Cricket Co offer quality Kashmir willow bats, pads and other goodies at very affordable prices – and […]
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Ludimos: Professional video analysis for any player
In this content collaboration with Ludimos, we’ll show you how the world of video analysis is much closer than you think. If there’s one trend I’ve noticed over the last decade of running Cricket Yorkshire, it’s that technology is filtering down to the grassroots game. From the upgrades of websites to live-streaming matches, club cricket […]
Brsk offers 50% off full-fibre broadband for a year
Cricket Yorkshire has partnered with brsk, a broadband provider with a growing reputation, to promote their services (to areas with a Bradford postcode) with an incredible deal. Read on to learn more about who brsk are and how they can deliver superfast, reliable, affordable broadband. It is a collaboration that began because an engineer was […]
YCB Grassroots Cricket Awards 2022: Winners Revealed
Those from across Yorkshire recreational cricket came together for this year’s Grassroots Cricket Awards in the Howard Suite at Headingley stadium on Wednesday 16 November. The regional awards are organised by the Yorkshire Cricket Board and recognise some of the volunteers who contribute to the grassroots game in Yorkshire. Certain categories are also eligible for national recognition by the […]
Cricket club insurance: Aston Lark gains ECB approval for their club cricket scheme, as part of Howden
For those of you interested in cricket club insurance, niche I know but important nonetheless, positive change is afoot. Aston Lark, who Cricket Yorkshire has renewed its partnership with for 2023, has been bought by the Howden Insurance Group in October 2021. As part of the Integration, the Aston Lark Sport & Leisure team have joined […]
Saving lives: How many cricket clubs have a defibrillator?
Every cricket club should have a defibrillator. It’s that simple. Let me explain why that is and how your club can get one at a hefty discount via the Club Cricket Charity. (It’s important to stress this is not aimed at just Yorkshire clubs but everyone out there.) What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest? While the […]
Cricket Club Sponsorship: How to win new deals?
Cricket club sponsorship can be a win-win solution for both business and clubs or organisations but it invariably takes perseverance, an understanding of how sponsorship works and a willingness to be flexible. Here’s our ultimate guide to cricket club sponsorship below… Hopefully, it fires up the grey cells, inspires and motivates your cricket club in […]
Bradford Park Avenue: Our hybrid cricket pitches
It was a relentlessly hot day at Bradford Park Avenue cricket ground for Interlink versus Cookridge in the Dales Council Cricket League. For this content collaboration with SIS Pitches, I returned to the city of Bradford to learn how hybrid pitches are helping this famous cricket site. *** Once a neglected former county ground, Park […]
Upgrading your cricket club website during the off-season
If your cricket club wants to improve its website in the coming months, I’ll show you how. In this content collaboration with Pitchero, we explore key features to consider, time vs cost and quick wins. 1. Review your cricket club website This can be a handy exercise to do away from the hustle and bustle […]
Charlotte Boulton: Bradford League wickets & women’s captaincy
Crossflatts Cricket Club’s Charlotte Boulton has quite the CV; which she dives into between sips of her cappuccino. One of the reasons for the interview is led by the fact that Charlotte finished the 2022 Bradford Premier League season as the second-highest wicket-taker, across all divisions. (Stats note: That’s just league cricket with Zafar Mahmood […]