I first met Andrew Watson, the former Managing Director of the Yorkshire Cricket Board, at Headingley to talk about Cricket Yorkshire. He fizzed with ideas, had a myriad of names at his fingertips then sealed a lifetime friendship by buying me fish and chips at Stumps Restaurant. We catch up by phone a few months […]
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Disability cricket: Taking guard at Dewsbury Super 1s
Super 1s cricket is a disability cricket programme, funded by the Lord’s Taverners, with hubs in towns and cities offering free coaching and activities. Over an absorbing hour on Zoom with the organisers of the Dewsbury Super 1s Hub, I get an insight into the work that’s done, the challenges faced and the mindset to […]
Grassroots Cricket Awards celebrate volunteers across Yorkshire
The inaugural Grassroots Cricket Awards for Yorkshire took place at Headingley on 23 March to recognise all of those volunteers who contribute to recreational cricket in Yorkshire. This delayed and rebooted version of what used to be the ‘OSCAs’ is organised by the Yorkshire Cricket Board and there are new categories, with nine recipients chosen […]
Want to be a cricket coach, umpire or scorer in Yorkshire?
Want to be a cricket coach, umpire or scorer in Yorkshire or top up your qualifications? Here are the current coaching courses offered by the Yorkshire Cricket Board. Yorkshire Cricket Coach Development 2021 – 2022 – For course and booking information, please email Kevin Gresham on [email protected]. Coaching Courses – Content Information on Courses can be found on […]
West Yorkshire women’s indoor softball league launches
Despite the long COVID break, this summer saw a surge of interest in women’s softball in West Yorkshire from all ages and abilities. Festivals, tournaments and matches took place across the region, host clubs included Old Leo’s, Thurstonland and Bradford Park Avenue Ladies. Keen to keep the momentum going, clubs have asked for an indoor […]
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% […]
Yorkshire Cricket set to double female participation in 2021
The Yorkshire Cricket Board (YCB) and the wider cricketing family are celebrating International Women’s Day throughout the whole of March by hosting a month of activities to showcase the women’s game. March will be used to share stories across the women’s game and encourage more women and girls to play, watch or attend cricket in […]