Our website partner Bear Cricket generously offered a prize of a Polar Bear Bat, Pro pads and gloves to one lucky Cricket Yorkshire reader in our recent competition. Thanks to everyone who entered and the winner, selected at random, is Gary Bell of Wheldrake CC. Before we share Gary’s background in the game and a […]
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CLOSED: Win an ACS Cricket Water Collector for your club
***COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED*** Our website partner, ACS Cricket Equipment, is offering cricket clubs a chance to win a vital piece of grounds equipment. The ACS Cricket Water Collector (£575 plus VAT) is invaluable in helping to get games on and remove water from the square and outfield – and we have one to give […]
Enter the Howden Grassroots Heroes competition
Get ready to champion your volunteers with the Howden Grassroots Heroes competition, with cash prizes available for clubs. Entrants have a chance of winning £500 to invest in their club, with two runners-up each receiving £250 – simply by nominating a volunteer for the hard work they’ve been putting in. HOW TO ENTER It’s a […]
CLOSED: Cricket Yorkshire Tea of the Year
*THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED** A cricket tea is one of the highlights of our great game and there are lots of cricket clubs across Yorkshire who put on a fine spread in between innings. Last year, Stainland won the Cricket Yorkshire Tea of the Year with an incredible feast, though it was so tough […]
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 […]
The Cricket Yorkshire Awards: Best Use of Social Media
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 […]
The Cricket Yorkshire Awards: Best Cricket Website (League)
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 […]
The Cricket Yorkshire Awards: Best Cricket Website (Club)
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 […]