It’s been an extraordinary year for women and girls cricket in Yorkshire. In partnership with the Yorkshire Cricket Board (YCB), I thought it was worth highlighting the successes across the regions and some of the plans already in place for 2022. This year, the Yorkshire Cricket Board has employed three dedicated Women & Girls Club […]
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How cricket clubs can fund a Flicx cricket pitch
Cricket clubs can fund their Flicx pitch in all kinds of ways from grants to crowdfunding campaigns but sponsorship can be very effective. Shadwell Cricket Club teamed up with Harpo’s Pizza to enable them to buy a 2G Flicx pitch. It’s an obvious route for recreational cricket to tread and for clubs to leverage local […]
How Yorkshire’s cricket clubs can learn first aid
For cricket clubs in Yorkshire planning ahead, first aid courses are one of those things not to leave to the last minute. You hope you’ll never need to use it but it’s important to plan ahead. Cricket Yorkshire has teamed up with Direct Action Training to discuss their cricket first aid courses, how clubs can […]
Introducing Women’s Big Cricket Month in Yorkshire
For the latest Cricket Yorkshire Podcast episode, I caught up with Katie Stewart, Women and Girls’ Club & League Development Manager for West Yorkshire at the Yorkshire Cricket Board. Up for discussion is Women’s Big Cricket Month throughout June with lots happening across Yorkshire. We chat about her role working with cricket clubs and also […]
The rise of Payntr cricket shoes and its Bodyline heritage
Payntr cricket shoes first burst on the scene with all the subtlety of a Fred Trueman bouncer. Launched by ex-county cricketer Dave Paynter, here was a winning combination with the comfort of a running shoe, built by cricketers for cricketers. It immediately caught the attention of some of the best players around the world; a […]
How Flicx artificial cricket pitches can help clubs grow
Artificial cricket pitches have come a long way since the cricket matting of my school days where the worn carpet in the nets was more for decorative purposes. Now, cricket clubs and schools are able to enjoy reliable bounce on surfaces that seam and spin, thanks to the latest generation of roll-out, non-turf cricket pitches. […]
Schools cricket in Yorkshire: What’s the latest?
Since schools went back on 8 March, the challenge of getting as many kids as possible playing cricket in Yorkshire has been a primary focus. As administrators of the grassroots game in the county, the staff at the Yorkshire Cricket Board (YCB) are the ones planning and implementing that vision, in the context of Covid. […]
What does Yorkshire Cricket Board affiliation offer?
The Yorkshire’s Cricket Board (YCB) has its affiliation package available for any cricket club to take advantage of. Here, we’ll look at what’s included, prices and why your cricket club will benefit. Before we get to the enormous amount you receive in terms of advice, funding and free tickets, it’s worth saying that over 95% […]
How to choose your cricket club insurance
Cricket club insurance is one of those things that need careful thought to get right – but should be reviewed annually. You hope you won’t need it – but when that day comes, the cover has to be watertight so there are no surprises. It’s a balancing act between cost (don’t just go for the […]
Flickit Cricket: Cricket board game with a new spin
If you like cricket board games then the story of how Flickit Cricket came to life during lockdown is a tale not to miss. As a self-employed cricket coach, Scott Moody was suddenly out of work in March when the country was kept indoors because of coronavirus. Confined to a flat in South-West London and […]