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Empowering the Next Generation: Oxfordshire Cricket’s The Future Leaders Academy and the Power of Volunteering

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Empowering the Next Generation: Oxfordshire Cricket’s The Future Leaders Academy and the Power of Volunteering Volunteers are the unsung heroes who power the engine of recreational sports clubs across the country. In many communities, they are the heartbeat of local clubs, and charities, and community groups bringing their time, skills, and passion to create spaces where people of all ages can enjoy the benefits of sport. But finding enough trained and motivated volunteers, particularly those willing to take on leadership roles, is often a challenge. In Oxfordshire, a new initiative created by Oxfordshire Cricket aims to change that. Recognising a gap in the volunteer landscape, particularly within cricket, the Future Leaders Academy was created. This exciting programme is designed to equip young people with the skills, confidence, and leadership qualities they need to not only volunteer but thrive as leaders in their communities. It’s about much more than just cricket—it’s about fostering a generation of young individuals who are ready to give back and lead by example. The Need for Volunteer Leaders While the UK boasts a rich sporting culture, clubs often face the challenge of finding volunteers who are both passionate and skilled enough to take on leadership roles. Without the proper support and development, young people may not have the confidence to step into these roles, missing an opportunity to gain life-changing skills. The Future Leaders Academy was born out of this need. Oxfordshire Cricket recognised that, although young people in Oxfordshire were already volunteering in some capacity, there was no formal, structured programme to help them build the skills required to take on leadership positions. Cricket was the perfect vehicle to fill that gap, given its history of community involvement and its wide appeal across the county. What the Future Leaders Academy Offers The Future Leaders Academy is a free programme that aims to provide young people with the qualifications, and experiences they need to become effective volunteers and leaders. The programme is open to all young people between the ages of 13-18, whether they are affiliated with a cricket club or not. In fact, participants come from a wide variety of sporting backgrounds, reflecting the programme’s inclusivity. One of the key aspects of the Academy is its alignment with the Duke of Edinburgh Award volunteering hours. This gives young people the opportunity to earn a prestigious qualification while gaining practical experience that will benefit both themselves and their communities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85cBCGL66i0 Launching the Future Leaders Academy The Future Leaders Academy officially launched on October 28, 2024, with a special event held at The Sixes, Westgate Oxford. This launch event allowed the 187 participants to meet their fellow Academy members, engage with programme facilitators, and take part in cricket-themed activities in a relaxed and supportive environment. The event set the tone for what promises to be an exciting and transformative year ahead, with participants coming from 43 cricket clubs and 58 schools, with a mix of backgrounds and interests. The diversity within the cohort is a testament to the programme’s inclusive nature, which encourages young people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference. The Academy is not just about cricket — it’s about learning life skills that will last a lifetime. In its first year, the Academy offers a range of eight modules focusing on areas such as coaching, umpiring, scoring, safeguarding, and first aid. Participants are required to complete four mandatory modules and can choose from up to four optional ones that range from Nutrition, Psychology, Grounds workshops and Marketing. These modules are designed to be practical, hands-on, and immediately applicable to the participants' roles as volunteers. The modules take place during the October, February, and April half-terms—to ensure that participants have the chance to apply what they’ve learned before the new cricket season begins. The goal is not just to impart knowledge but to give young people the confidence to use those skills in real-world situations, whether in their local cricket clubs or in their wider communities. Measuring the Impact: Building Confidence, Leadership, and More Although the programme is still in its early stages, initial feedback from participants, parents, and facilitators has been overwhelmingly positive. The Academy has already made a significant impact on participants' confidence, leadership skills, and overall personal development. For instance, in the October 2024 workshops, 94% of participants reported an increase in their confidence after attending the First Aid modules, and 88% doing likewise after the Coaching and Umpiring modules. The impact of the programme extends beyond confidence. 94% of parents noted a positive influence on their child’s leadership, and communication skills, while 88% of parents also observed a positive effect on their child’s mental health, underlining the holistic benefits of the Academy. Feedback from parents has been overwhelmingly supportive, with 94% of parents reporting their children enjoyed the modules. Looking Ahead: Building a Sustainable Pipeline of Volunteers The Future Leaders Academy is only just beginning, but its impact is already being felt across Oxfordshire. With a strong foundation in place, there are plans to expand the programme to reach more young people, particularly in schools across the county. The long-term vision is to create a sustainable pipeline of volunteers and leaders who can continue to support the local cricket scene and other community initiatives for years to come. As the programme grows, so too will its impact—on individual participants, their clubs, and the wider community. By helping young people develop essential life skills through cricket, the Future Leaders Academy is playing a pivotal role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. The Future Leaders Academy is proof that sport can be a powerful tool for personal development, community engagement, and leadership. If you're a young person with an interest in volunteering, coaching, or becoming a community leader, the Future Leaders Academy is the perfect opportunity to start your journey. In October the ECB published the Volunteer Action Plan which laid out our strategy for recreational volunteers - also known as The Cricket Collective - over the next four years. Our objective is to increase the number of young people volunteering across all roles by 50%. Initiatives such as Oxfordshire's will play a key part in achieving this ambition as we look to build a national movement of young volunteers who can not only deliver the sport, but also help shape it for future generations to come. You can read the full Action Plan here (https://resources.ecb.co.uk/ecb/document/2024/10/21/f1f3813b-2ca4-4934-901e-78ed92e161e6/ECB-Volunteer-Action-Plan-FINAL.pdf)
2024 AGM Notice

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Annual General Meeting 2024 Venue:- Leonardo Royal Hotel The meeting will be followed by members meeting #1 of 2024. In keeping with our Articles of Association, we are giving appropriate notice of the Annual General Meeting of Oxfordshire Cricket Board Ltd which will be held on Monday, December 9th at Leonardo Royal Hotel, Godstow Rd, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8AL in the Oriel Room. If you wish to attend please confirm your attendance by clicking here The AGM will take place from 7.00PM in order to transact the following business:- Apologies (please email [email protected]) Minutes of the 2023 AGM Matters Arising Chair’s Report Annual Accounts Director retirement by rotation The Directors propose that the below be re-elected as a Director: Munaza Dogar Siri Siriwardene Director elections - Profiles will be provided in the AGM Pack Torsten Bruce Morgan Membership The Board of Directors proposes that full membership for individuals remains at £30 per annum and affiliate membership at £20 per annum for 2024. Full club membership will remain at £30 per annum. For information - Any money received less than £20 will be treated as a donation. Formal Recognition of thanks to long standing directors Special Recognition For information A custom and practice request was made by the members to have forward visibility of who will be the Chairperson and Finance Director for the year ahead. Chairman: P Tervet Finance Director and Company Secretary: TB Morgan Full and Honorary Members are reminded that if they are unable to attend the meeting, they can vote by proxy with the Secretary to the Board voting on their behalf if notified in writing. If you wish to appoint someone else as proxy please notify the Secretary to the Board, To be clear, only those individuals or clubs that have paid full membership of £30 will be entitled to vote. By Order of the Board Nick Pinhol Board Secretary E.Mail: [email protected] Oxfordshire Cricket Board is a Company Limited by Guarantee (No. 7376156) Directors: Peter Tervet, Meenal Galal, Munaza Dogar, Chris Mitty, Chris Parkinson, Siri Siriwardene, David Hanson
Vacancy: Street Cricket Coach

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Oxfordshire Cricket are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging individual to help coach at our Girls Only Street Cricket Hub in Abingdon on Monday evenings, 6pm - 7pm, starting on the 13th January 2025. The Street Cricket Coach role is about engaging young people and inspiring individuals to play cricket within our community cricket programmes and ensuring that all individuals that are involved experience a positive connection within the game. The programme is free for children and aims to provide an additional cricket opportunity for children living in urban areas to access cricket. The Street Cricket sessions are designed to be fun, active and centre around match-play opportunities, meaning there is lots of chances to play games. A Foundation (level 1) Cricket qualification or above is desirable but not essential as full training can be provided. Rate of pay is £25 per hour. If you would like to discuss the role further or have any questions about the position, then please contact; School and Community Programmes Manager – Nick Holroyd on [email protected] To apply for the role of Street Cricket Coach then we would be grateful to receive all Cover Letters, CV’s and Safer Recruitment Application Forms submitted to [email protected] . Please click below to find out more; Street Cricket Coach- Oxfordshire Cricket Role Description Oxfordshire Cricket - Safer Recruitment Application Form

Banbury Indoor League - Division 2 - Table - 24/25 -W4

27/11/2024

26.11.2024 - Week 5 Hinton-in-the-Hedges 70-6 batting first lost to Hooky Renegades 73-3 by 3 wickets Hinton-in-the-Hedges 2 points Batting: Will Peel-Yates 21, Sean Gardner 17 Bowling Ollie Jeffs 3-0-26-3 Hooky Renegades 29 points Batting: Matt Walker 26no, Dave Victor 17no. Bowling: Mat Walker 2.3-0-13-3, Ryan O’Sullivan 3-0-14-0 Middleton Cheney 112-6 batting first lost to Sandford A 114-5 by 1 wicket. Middleton Cheney 5 points Batting: Harry Boynton 35, Bryn Wilkinson 24 Bowling: Aston Hazell 3-0-32-1, Harry Boynton 3-0-40-1 Sandford A 26 points Batting: Ollie Martin 40no, Matt Thompson 23 Bowling: Colin Simpson 3-0-32-1, Sam Martin 2-0-20-1, Luis Anson 2-0-30-1 Silverstone 117-3 beat Banbury Lions 13-6 by 104 runs Silverstone 26 points remain unbeaten Batting: Sachin Patel 26no, Paul Gazeley 22no, Richard West 17. Bowling: Paul Gazeley 1.3-0-2-3 Banbury Lions 1 point. (3 run out), Conceding 26 wides Batting: Adeel 6. Bowling Adeel 3-0-39-1 Ruscote Lions 110-5 batting first beat Deddington 88-4 by 22 runs. Ruscote Lions 25 points Batting: Sami Chaudrey 43no, Imran Hussain 39 Bowling: Imran Hussain 3-0-12-1, Alup Maqbodl 2-0-19-1 Deddington 4 points Batting: Waris Afghan 26no, Richard Munro 21, Sarim Ather 15 Bowling: Sarim Ather 2-0-25-2 No fixtures next week due (Dec 3rd) to Spiceball Park main hall remarking. Division 2 League Table - 2024 week 5 TEAM Played Won Bonus Points Total Bat Bowl Silverstone 5 5 14 13 127 Ruscote Lions 5 4 14 12 106 Sandford St. Martin A 5 3 14 11 85 Deddington 5 3 11 12 83 Middleton Cheney 5 2 12 10 62 Hooky Renegades 5 2 11 9 60 Hinton in the Hedges 5 1 9 9 38 Banbury Lions 5 0 6 5 11
Banbury Indoor League - Division 2 - Table - 24/25 -W3

20/11/2024

Banbury Indoor Cricket League 19.11.2024 - Week 4 Ruscote Lions 128-4 batting first beat Sandford A 112-6 by 12 runs Ruscote Lions 26 points Batting: Sami Chaudrey 47no, Imran Hussain 22. Bowling: Kamran Ramzan 3-0-34-1, Imran Hussain 3-0-40-1 Sandford A 4 points Batting: Jimmy Simpson 31, Matt Thompson 21. Bowling: Phil Wright 3-0-45-1, Luis Anson 1-0-8-1 Middleton Cheney 151-4 batting first beat Banbury Lions 86-4 by 65 runs Middleton Cheney 25 points Batting: Harry Boynton 38, Neil Wright 26no, Aden McGinley 24no Bowling: Neil Wright 3-0-19-3 Banbury Lions: 4 points Batting: Munib Ahmed 32no, Aryan Ahmed 24 Bowling: Waqar 3-0-34-1, Munib Ahmed 2-0-25-1 Deddington 104-3 batting second beat Hooky Renegades 101-5 by 3 wickets Deddington: 25 points Batting: Calib Shepherd 25no, Richard Munro 21, Waris Afghan 20no Bowling: Hamid Afghan 3-0-35-2, Waris Afghan 3-0-26-1, Sarim Ather 2-0-17-1 Hooky Renegades 3 points Batting: Jason Trinder 36, Dave Victor 19 Bowling: Jason Trinder 3-0-18-1 Silverstone 136-4 batting first beat Hinton-in-the-Hedges 106-6 by 27 runs Silverstone 26 points Batting: Sachin Patil 36, Henry Smith 32, Dave Williams 25 Bowling: Sachin Patil 3-0-33-3, Dave Williams 2.4 0-25-2 Hinton-in-the-Hedges 4 points Batting: Josh Withers 29, Ric Wills 28. Division 2 League Table - 2024 week 3 TEAM Played Won Bonus Points Total Bat Bowl Silverstone 4 4 11 10 101 Ruscote Lions 4 3 11 10 81 Deddington 4 3 9 10 79 Sandford St. Martin A 4 2 11 8 59 Middleton Cheney 4 2 9 8 57 Hinton in the Hedges 4 1 8 8 36 Hooky Renegades 4 1 9 6 35 Banbury Lions 4 0 6 4 10
Player Development Workshops - February

15/11/2024

We are delighted to let you know about our Player Development Workshops that Oxfordshire Cricket are running during next February half term - Monday 17th February to Wednesday 19th February 2025. Our Player Development Workshops do not form part of our annual pathway programme, and are an offering for those who wish to access additional activity during time-points where there are School Holidays/Half-Terms. They are not specifically for Pathway Players and are open to all players who meet the eligibility criteria below. Workshop Programme We have scheduled a varied programme of workshops that includes skill-specific sessions and 1-1’s. All sessions are available to both boys and girls. Please see below a timetable of programme events, along with a booking link for each workshop. We ask that you please book carefully, making sure you choose the correct session for your child’s age. The Age Group eligibility table, further down the email, will help you to select the correct session for your child. For further information on our Player Development Workshops which we run throughout the year, watch this short video. Sessions are delivered by our Pathway Manager, Pathway Coaches as well as other full-time members of staff. Our staff consists of a range of Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 cricket coaches. Most of our Player Development Workshops will use a hard ball (indicated below where applicable) and all players will need the appropriate playing equipment. Each session will be delivered using favourable Coach:Player ratios (varies depending on booking), to maintain quality provision and provide players with the support they need. Below is the programme of events, including booking links for each session. For further information on each session, please see a description of each below the programme of events. MONDAY 17TH FEBRUARY TO WEDNESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2025 Workshop Day Date Age group Pathway Time Venue Player Capacity - Max Workshop Player Charge Booking Link Batters - Skill Session Monday 17/2/25 Under 13 to 15 Boys & Girls 09:00-11:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 16 £25.00 Book Here Batters - Skill Session Under 10 to 12 Boys & Girls 11:15-13:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 16 £25.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 13:30-14:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:15-15:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:00-15:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:45-16:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Tuesday 18/2/25 Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 09:00-09:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 09:45-10:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 10:30-11:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 11:15-12:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 12:00-12:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 13:15-14:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:00-14:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:45-15:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here Seamers - Skill Session Wednesday 19/2/25 Under 10 to 15 Boys & Girls 09:00-11:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 16 £25.00 Book Here Spinners/Keepers - Skill Session Under 10 to 15 Boys & Girls 11:15-13:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 8/8 £25.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 13:30-14:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:15-15:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:00-15:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:45-16:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here Batters Skill Session - a batting only workshop, which will cover various themes within batting including; playing swing bowling, scoring off the back foot and facing spin. These sessions are suitable for hard-ball players only. Seamers Skill Session - a workshop focusing on supporting players who bowl seam, swing or pace. The session will look to develop each seamer's technical, tactical and physical ability. These sessions are suitable for hard-ball players only. Keepers Skill Session - a workshop specifically catering for wicket-keepers. Looking to develop each keeper’s technical, tactical and physical ability. These sessions are suitable for hard-ball players only. Spinners Skill Session - a workshop focusing on supporting players who bowl spin. The session will look to develop each spinner's technical, tactical and physical ability. These sessions are suitable for hard-ball players only. 1 to 1’s - we are delighted to be able to offer some 1 to 1 coaching opportunities. Each session will be tailored specifically to the needs of the player, offering individualised access to one of our Pathway Coaches. There is an Early Bird Discount available, which can be used to get 10% off the cost of your booking. You will need to enter the code EarlyBirdNov2024 in the relevant place on the booking form, this will automatically give you a 10% discount if you book before December 2024. Eligibility Our Player Development Workshops are for anyone who would like to attend, provided that they are comfortable participating in hard-ball activity. Players MUST be born within the age group category - please check the session’s age groups carefully before booking. Age Groups 2024-25 Under 18 - 1/9/2006 to 31/8/2007 Under 17 - 1/9/2007 to 31/8/2008 Under 16 - 1/9/2008 to 31/8/2009 Under 15 - 1/9/2009 to 31/8/2010 Under 14 - 1/9/2010 to 31/8/2011 Under 13 - 1/9/2011 to 31/8/2012 Under 12 - 1/9/2012 to 31/8/2013 Under 11 - 1/9/2013 to 31/8/2014 Under 10 - 1/9/2014 to 31/8/2015 Booking Information Please note that spaces will be limited at all workshops and will be booked on a first come first served basis. Once all the places are booked the session will no longer be available to make a booking. Player Requirements Players need to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for indoor cricket coaching environments. Players MUST bring their own HARD BALL playing equipment. No playing equipment will be available to borrow or share. Players should also bring a water bottle, meals or snacks and medical equipment as appropriate. If you have any specific questions regarding these please do not hesitate to contact Performance Coordinator, Alex Westbury on [email protected]

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