Cricket teamwear is an opportunity for your squad, section or whole club to train and play looking professional with the confidence that always brings. In this feature with Bear Cricket, we share why they are a popular choice and what makes them stand out. Choosing cricket club teamwear is always exciting but it comes with […]
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Why cricket clubs might need a new lease of life
One of the trending topics on my travels this year for Cricket Yorkshire has been land ownership and the restrictions imposed on cricket clubs. In this article with Howden, our insurance partner, we’ll look at some of the issues relating to leases that may affect clubs, as well as their insurance. (This is a general […]
Bespoke Scoreboards: The Yorkshire family behind it all
The Bespoke Scoreboards red brick frontage of Albion Mills on Church Street in Morley, with its bright blue doors, felt like Dr Who’s TARDIS with the chance to step into another world. Greeted by Jennifer, part of the Varley family hat-trick along with husband John and son David, M-Jay Electronics Ltd have been at Albion […]
Club cricket insurance: Q&A with Colin from Howden
For our partnership with Howden, we’re addressing some common and trending questions that affect cricket clubs, their members and visitors. Answers are by Colin Mico, Head of Recreational Clubs for Howden, who has in-depth knowledge of the game as a player, coach and Cricket Development Officer for Caterham CC in Surrey. 📸 Images of grounds […]
Cricket Yorkshire partners with Bespoke Scoreboards for 2025-26
Bespoke Scoreboards, the Yorkshire-based family business who manufacture and install cricket scoreboards for clubs and schools, have agreed to partner with Cricket Yorkshire for 2025-26. We will be showcasing why their scoreboards are so popular, particularly here in Yorkshire, and the personal service you get from initial enquiry to site visit to delivery, installation and […]
HiTZ Cricket comes to Bradford’s Wardley House
HiTZ Cricket, the state-of-the-art indoor cricket training facility, has arrived in Bradford at Wardley House. Decide how fast the bowling is, whether it’s spin, pace, a village pie-chucker or an international superstar. Ultimate control in your hands. Level up your game with AI-powered bowling machines using hard balls, ball-tracking tech, instant video replays and personalised […]
total-play: Darwen Dome, inflatable covers and grammar school nets
In this autumn round-up with total-play Ltd, we’ll look at a hat-trick of milestones as projects were completed by the installer of ECB-approved facilities. Grassroots first at Darwen DomeA second all-weather cricket facility, designed and built by total-play Ltd, has been unveiled in Lancashire. It follows the success of the debut project at Bradford Park […]
Hurricanes win Women’s Softball County Finals after bowl-out
This year’s women’s softball county finals, sponsored by Brown & Brown, were hosted at Headingley Stadium and it delivered drama, quite a bit of rain, terrific support and a bowl-out. It was standard softball league rules at 16-over-a-side with pairs batting four overs each and bowlers getting four overs. Batting totals begin on 200 and […]
100% British Recycled Plastic furniture for cricket clubs
In partnership with British Recycled Plastic, based in Mytholmroyd, we’re sharing different ways that cricket clubs can use their products to help with the ground and activities. 🪑 Benches / Picnic Tables Previously, we’ve showcased how clubs like Settle and York use memorial benches and outdoor durable seating / tables from 100% recycled plastic to […]
Lola Summerscales: Softball cricket, teas and MPs
Lola Summerscales is our Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Award winner for August and we caught up with the teen dynamo to discuss Lola’s many roles, particularly around launching women and girls’ cricket at Yeadon. Women and girls’ softball cricket In 2024, Yeadon entered a Women’s 1st XI softball team into the West Yorkshire Women & […]