Club Cricket

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 […]

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 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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Best Use of Social Media WINNER – Cricket Arena HIGHLY COMMENDED – Illingworth St Mary’s HIGHLY COMMENDED – Bradford Mutual Sunday School Cricket League This category was probably the hardest to judge as a number of entries excelled, despite using different social media channels and approaches. It’s not really about the numbers although they can […]

Best Cricket Website (League) WINNER – Bradford Mutual Sunday School Cricket League The Bradford Mutual Sunday School Cricket League website had something of an overhaul in 2022. By adding more sections and content, it certainly acts as a one-stop shop for clubs, members, players and officials. New features included a club directory page, past winners […]

Best Cricket Website (Club)WINNER – St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club The eagle-eyed amongst you will notice that I’ve split out the original category to reflect clubs and leagues. Given the number of entries and different remits, it felt like the right thing to do. Congratulations to St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club who use Pitchero and […]