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The Future Leaders Academy 2025/26 Sign Ups Open

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Oxfordshire Cricket is delighted to open up sign ups for the new Year 1 Cohort in 2025/2026 of the ‘Future Leaders Academy, a FREE programme designed for young leaders. Following an outstanding response with the inaugural 2024/25 first cohort with 187 young people signing up, we are thrilled to open up sign ups for a new Year 1 cohort that will run alongside the Year 2 Cohort. With clubs and the game requiring volunteers, our aim is to help inspire a new generation of individuals to volunteer. Volunteers are the heartbeat and lifeblood of the recreational game, and many clubs and communities rely on a small number who do a great amount. The aim of this programme is to inspire individuals aged 13 to 18 (school years 8 to 13) to become a ‘Young Leader’ in volunteering. The course content will provide young individuals with a toolkit of qualifications that they can then use at their club or local community group which will directly benefit them and the clubs/community that they are involved in. The programme will include up to eight modules, with individuals selecting a mixture of mandatory (four) and optional modules (up to four). The modules will take place over the winter to then enable individuals to take what they learnt into their volunteering in time for the season. This programme includes the following mandatory and optional modules: Mandatory Modules Coaching – Activators Course (Coaching)Umpiring and Scoring – Introduction to Umpiring and ScoringFirst Aid Safeguarding Optional Modules Marketing The Grounds Management Association WorkshopNutrition and Health WorkshopSports Psychology and Mental Health – Introduction The whole programme will be free This means that individuals will receive up to eight certificated workshops listed above for free. The Young Leader programme encourages individuals to use the qualifications they’ve obtained on the course to complete voluntary hours at their cricket club. To view a summary video of the Future Leaders Academy Year 1 - CLICK HERETo view a summary document of the Future Leaders Academy - CLICK HERE Accreditation Process and Reward & Recognition We will have three levels that will be based on the number of hours volunteering that an individual has completed. They will be labelled as Bronze, Silver or Gold hours. This will need to be verified by being signed off by a club official who will also be asked to provide a supporting statement/reference on how the individual did and the impact that they had, In addition, the course will dovetail nicely with Young Leaders completing volunteer hours as part of other award schemes such as, the Duke of Edinburgh Award. To recognise outstanding contributions to the game, all course graduates will be invited to Cricket Collective Grassroot Cricket Awards. At the event, individuals will receive their certificates for completing the course as part of a wider celebration of Oxfordshire volunteers. Young leaders will receive a reward from our partners such as Serious Cricket. Bronze: 10 Hours of Volunteering (in addition to the completion of the mandatory modules) Silver: 20 Hours of Volunteering (in addition to the completion of the mandatory modules) Gold: 30 Hours of Volunteering (in addition to the completion of the mandatory modules) Benefits to the individual An opportunity for individuals to develop themselves and gain certificates and qualificationsBuild up experiences for CV Link to the Duke of Edinburgh award and other sports leader schemesMeet new people and enjoy the cricket social lifeHave funContribute to the development and sustainability of cricket by volunteeringGain experience of working within a sports environment along with many transferable skillsAccess to volunteer opportunities, including at Oxfordshire Cricket Join the Oxfordshire Cricket family, raise your profile and be on our radar for future development and support Timeline Sign Ups Open: June 2025Sign Ups Close: End of July- 2025Workshops Take Place: October – March –April- 2025/26Volunteer Window: March – August – 2026Reward and Recognition – September 2026 How to Sign Up and Next Steps The deadline to Sign Up or express an interest is Friday 1st August 2025. For the Year 1 Cohort in 2025/2026 please fill out the expression of interest form You can sign up or express your interest by CLICKING HERE For those that were part of the inaugural year, the Year 2 Cohort Sign Up process will be communicated directly to you. We will then analyse the sign ups, and look to provide you with further information in August to book the workshops When will the workshops take place? The face to face workshops will take place in the half terms of October, February and April. It is expected that there will be caps for workshops, with different slots available on a first come first served basis. Individuals have the opportunity to book the workshop date and venue that suits them best. The virtual workshops will be scheduled across a mixture of those half terms and weekday evenings in term time. What is the minimum number of hours of volunteering required? To complete the programme you need to complete all the mandatory modules, and a minimum of 10 hours to get Bronze. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85cBCGL66i0
Vacancy: Women and Girls Officer

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Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to invite candidates to apply for the role of Women and Girls Officer. We are looking for an ambitious, inclusive, and proactive individual who can work collaboratively with our team and key stakeholders to lead Oxfordshire Cricket into the next phase of our Women and Girls strategy. Our aim in Oxfordshire is to significantly grow the women’s and girls’ game, making it more prominent and visible across the county. While the baseline numbers are already strong, there is still so much potential to unlock. To achieve this, we are looking to appoint an individual who can drive growth in this area and ensure that as many bats and balls as possible get into the hands of women and girls. As a Women and Girls Officer, you will be responsible for delivering cricket programmes in line with the Women and Girls Strategy to girls across primary and secondary schools. Your work will focus on linking these girls to local clubs and community settings as well as to our pathway programme, supporting the growth of the women’s and girls', and driving participation through various cricket initiatives. You will also work within Talent Pathways to deliver quality coaching sessions within our pathway programme as well as assisting with the recruitment and retention of players across our pathway programme and supplementary programmes for state educated players. The roles and responsibilities of the position can be found in the document below. How to Apply Oxfordshire Cricket are committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and all positions are subject to a safer recruitment process. Individuals must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to interview. Please complete and submit the Safer Recruitment Application Form to Shaz Khan at [email protected] by 17:00 on Monday 30th June 2025. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 7th of July Find out more Oxfordshire-Cricket-Safer-Recruitment-Application-Form Women and Girls Officer- Oxfordshire Cricket Role Pack
2025-26 Pathway Nominations Open

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NOMINATE A PLAYER CLICK HERE to be directed to the nomination page. Our Pathway Programme Our Pathway is an accessible and structured talent development programme that provides an appropriate and progressive developmental journey for girls and boys between 9 and 18 years of age. Our Pathway is for individuals aspiring to play representative age group cricket for Oxfordshire and is designed to provide appropriate and progressive transitions between ages and stages of development, targeting longitudinal development to grow a strong and sustainable talent pool.

Team News - Oxfordshire Women V Cricket East Women 13th 2025

11/07/2025

Oxfordshire is pleased to announce the 12-player squad selected to face Cricket East (Bedfordshire & Huntingdonshire) in the final round of the Vitality Blast Women's League 3 – Division 2 South, taking place on Sunday 13 July 2025. Unbeaten at the top of the table with six wins from six matches, Oxfordshire will be aiming to continue their perfect run and secure the top spot in the division. The winner of Division 2 South will face the winner of Division 2 North in the Vitality T20 Blast Final on Sunday 27th July 2025. The squad sees just one change from the previous fixture, with Rabiya Dogar returning in place of the unavailable Kirsty Dymond. Seventeen-year-old Felicity Rae-Welsh retains her place following a strong performance. Didcot Cricket Club will host the Oxfordshire Women for the first time, with the opening game scheduled to begin at 11:00. Forename Surname Current Club Age as of 1st April 01/04/2025 Emilia Bartram Oxford CC 31 Maya Barnwell Banstead CC 19 Rabiya Dogar Horspath CC 15 Sophie Grayson Dorridge CC 20 Ellie Ingram Moreton CC 30 Sophie Mitchelmore Oxford CC 24 Lottie Oxton Charlbury CC 20 Genevieve Porter Oxford CC 35 Felicity Rae-Welsh Oxford CC 17 Niamh Rogan Moreton CC 14 Katie Waugh Charlbury CC 17 Maisie Wright Oxford CC 20 Total All Ages 262 Total Ages minus 3 Eldest 173.00 Average Age Youngest 8 21.63
Team News - Oxfordshire Men 2nd XI v Berkshire 15th July 2025

11/07/2025

Oxfordshire Cricket Announces Second XI squad to face Berkshire Oxfordshire Cricket has named a 12-player squad for their Second XI Twenty20 fixtures against Berkshire on Tuesday 15th July 2025 at Thatcham Town CC. The honours were shared last time out in two competitively contested matches at Banbury CC. The men’s Second XI squad features eight players from the recent match against Wiltshire. The twelve player line up includes debuts for 16-year-old pace bowler Sam Hicks and Oxford Brookes wicketkeeper-batter Max Wood. Left-arm spinner Ben Lucking retains his place after debuting in the last game. Home-grown, seventeen year old Sussex CCC Academy player, Arthur Hanson makes his first appearance of the season. The first of two T20 matches is scheduled to begin at 11:00am. Forename Surname/Initial Playing Qualification Age as of 1st April 01/04/2025 Tahmid AHMED MA N/A 22 Oliver ARMSTRONG OH Age Group 20 Ethan BARKSFIELD EE Age Group 17 Gaarjuran GANAGABALAN Age Group 19 Arthur HANSON ASL Age Group 16 Sam HICKS Age Group 15 Ahmed KHAN A University 20 Ben LUCKING BE N/A 23 Luke MASLEN LT Age Group 22 Hayden ROSSOUW HK Club 24 Rahul TANGIRALA R N/A 18 Max WOOD University 19 Total All Ages (full squad) 235 Total Ages minus 3 Eldest (full squad) 166 Average Age Youngest 8 (full squad) 20.75
Wolvercote Retain U15 County Cup - U15 County Cup Finals Roundup

08/07/2025

The U15 County Cup Finals Day on Sunday 6th July 2025 delivered a fantastic showcase of youth cricket, hosted at the beautiful grounds of St Edward’s School, to whom we extend our sincere thanks for their hospitality and support. The day saw four competitive teams—Wolvercote CC, Tiddington CC, Cropredy CC, and Langford CC—battle it out for county honours. Semi-Finals Wolvercote CC vs Tiddington CC Wolvercote CC secured a hard-fought win over Tiddington CC in the first semi-final. Batting first, Tiddington posted 129/7, with Daniel Tervet top scoring with 25 and Richard Barnes contributing 17*. In reply, Wolvercote CC chased down their target with contributions from captain Tom Bratby 27, Hugo du Plessis 25, Suleiman Ayyaz 27* and Max Lucking 18 to guide them into the final with a 4 wicket win. Langford CC vs Cropredy CC In the second semi-final, Cropredy CC powered to 114/7, boosted by Sam Dunning’s 47 and a Joe Swifts 15* in a rain reduced 15 over match. Langford CC fell short of the target, finishing on 30 all out with Vinupa Sirimanne and Samuel Coleman taking 3 wickets apiece. Final – Wolvercote CC vs Cropredy CC Wolvercote CC successfully defended their title with a 20-run win over Cropredy CC in the final. Batting first, they posted 135/6, led by Archie Ricks (48), Hugo du Plessis (31), and a valuable 20* from Max Lucking. Cropredy CC made a spirited attempt in reply but were restricted to 114/8 in their 20 overs. Henry Downes top-scored with 26. Wolvercote’s bowling attack was led by Harry Bewes and Frazer Ashton, who took two wickets each, supported by sharp fielding including key run outs from Tom Bratby and Archie Logue. A special thank you to St Edward’s School for generously hosting this year’s Finals Day. Their excellent facilities, warm welcome, and support made the event a memorable and enjoyable occasion for players, coaches, and families alike. Congratulations to all teams for an exciting day of cricket and to Wolvercote CC U15—the 2025 County Cup Champions who go onto represent Oxfordshire in the nationals

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🏏 A brilliant day of youth cricket at the U15 County Cup Finals!

Congrats to Wolvercote CC U15 – 2025 County Cup Champions! 🏆

Thanks to St Edward’s School for hosting a fantastic event.

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8 Jul

🏏 A brilliant day of youth cricket at the U13 Ron Maudsley Cup Finals!

Congrats to Charlbury CC U13 – 2025 Ron Maudlsey Champions! 🏆

Thanks to St Edward’s School for hosting a fantastic event.
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4 Jul

🏏 Calling all Oxfordshire clubs with Women & Girls cricket sections!

Join us for a NETWORK Event on Sun 13 July, 2–4pm at Didcot CC.

Connect, share, & grow the game together!

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2 Jul

📣 Oxfordshire Men 2nd XI Squad Announcement

🆚 Wiltshire Men

📅 Thursday, 3rd July

📍Burbage and Easton Royal Cricket Club

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27 Jun

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