We are pleased to share this year’s Oxfordshire Schools Cricket Association fixtures for the 2023 season. You can view the fixtures by clicking on the links below. If you have any questions please contact Peter Tubb at [email protected] for more information.
Oxfordshire Cricket is pleased to announce that there will be a First Aid course that will be held on Tuesday 2nd of May at Didcot CC.
The course will be held from 6-9pm and will be delivered by Sarah Humphries of Medi Training.
The course is £45 per person and is limited to 18 individuals.
To register your place – Click Here
If you have any questions please contact Ed Wilson – Cricket Development Manager at [email protected]
We are delighted to announce that Oxfordshire Cricket has partnered with #HerGameToo to ensure clubs provide a safe space for women and girls and have robust protocols in place for reporting sexism and misogyny within the sport.
Oxfordshire Cricket is determined to create and encourage more welcoming and safe spaces for women and girls at cricket clubs, and as a result, every club entering our girl’s competitions this season will be provided with promotional material which includes QR codes which women and girls are able to scan to report issues at their club.
At #HerGameToo, it is their aim to work closely with our grassroots partners to ensure that clubs offer a safe and welcoming environment for all, as well as provide the means and opportunities to help women and girls get involved with cricket.
Ed Wilson, Cricket Development Manager at Oxfordshire Cricket said:
‘Women and Girls Cricket in Oxfordshire has seen significant growth in the last few years and making sure clubs create welcoming environments and provide safe spaces for women and girls to play, officiate, volunteer and socialise is important to ensure it keeps growing. This partnership is another key milestone for Oxfordshire Cricket. #HerGameToo already does great work up and down the county and I’m looking forward to working with them as they offer support to Oxfordshire clubs.’
Paige Caunce, #HerGameToo Cricket Lead Team member & Ambassador for Lancashire Cricket said:
“The Oxfordshire Cricket Board continues to be committed to the investment in women’s cricket and growing the game. They are already doing fantastic work to enable women and girls to participate in cricket and laying the foundations for the future. #HerGameToo Cricket are delighted to be partnering with OCB and working together to ensure that cricket in Oxfordshire is a welcoming environment for all and to encourage women and girls to get involved in our beautiful sport.”
Lucy Ford, #HerGameToo co-founder and #HerGameToo Cricket Lead Team member said:
“We are delighted to be partnered up with Oxfordshire Cricket Board, we are very keen to spread the #HerGameToo message in grassroots cricket and we hope with this partnership, we will be able to do this!” –
Role: All Stars and/or Dynamos Cricket Activator
Location: Oxfordshire
Responsibilities: Setting up and clearing away equipment, registration duties, leading sessions, supporting sessions, managing volunteers
Qualifications needed prior: None – Will need to undergo ECB DBS check
Skills: Enthusiastic, charismatic, good with working children, bubbly, good communicator, organised
Hours: 2 hours a week
Age: Over 18. (If you are 16 – 18 years old, you are able to volunteer and support sessions)
Benefits: Free training, free kit, great experience
All Stars Cricket is an initiative from the England and Wales Cricket Board aimed at providing children aged five to eight with a great first experience in cricket.
Dynamos Cricket provides a fantastic next step for those graduating from All Stars Cricket and the perfect introduction for all 8-11 year-olds new to sport!
The past 6 years have been successful in Oxfordshire where we helped to set up over 40 All Stars/Dynamos Cricket centres around the county, helping thousands of children to take part in cricket sessions. There is now a fantastic opportunity for you to be involved with this exciting programme.
Working with our centres around Oxfordshire, we are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to take on a role as an ‘activator.’ You will have the responsibility to deliver fun and safe cricket related games to 5-11 year olds, with the support of numerous resources and other volunteers at cricket clubs. The role will be over an 8-12 week period, starting this summer.
What do I need to complete in order to become an activator?
If you are interested or you have any further questions please contact Cricket Development Manager Zoe Pugh on [email protected] or 07500395618.
Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer and to support our community and school programmes?
As a Oxfordshire Cricket Volunteer, you’ll be part of a friendly and committed team of individuals who share a passion for bringing communities together in the spirit of cricket. You’ll have a chance to meet people from a cross-section of society who share a community spirit, gain valuable work experience, and make new contacts and friends.
Oxfordshire Cricket is looking for enthusiastic individuals with great people skills, the ability to adapt and a willingness to learn to support our projects. If this sounds like you, and you would like to hear more about the opportunities available please complete the application form by clicking here
Who can volunteer?
Anyone can! You don’t have to be an ex-player or a mum or a dad of a promising player; if you are prepared to give-up a little of your time, you can volunteer!
You will need to have an ECB DBS, which we can support you with. Along with abiding by the Oxfordshire Cricket safeguarding policies.
MCC President Stephen Fry, today officially launched a new campaign to celebrate grassroots cricket and find the country’s 11 greatest unsung cricketing heroes.
MCC’s Community Cricket Heroes campaign will invite the public and the cricket community from across the UK to put forward their nominations for individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the grassroots game and their community.
A team of 11 MCC Community Cricket Heroes will be chosen from the nominations by a special panel including Fry and former England internationals and MCC Members, Mike Gatting and Claire Taylor. The winners will be invited to Lord’s as special guests of the MCC President to watch a day’s play of the England v Ireland Men’s Test match from the prestigious President’s Suite.
The panel will be looking for entrants who work hard to make a demonstrable positive difference to their community through grassroots cricket, from volunteers who go above and beyond for their cricket club and community, to coaches who are inspiring people on and off the pitch or players who have overcome adversity to play or help the game.
The campaign, launched by Fry in a special video message, is being run by MCC in partnership with The Cricketer magazine. Nominations will close next month with the selected MCC Community Cricket Heroes announced shortly after.
MCC President Stephen Fry commented: “MCC’s Community Cricket Heroes is a celebration of all that is wonderful about our game and the thousands of people across the country that make cricket what it is. These are the unsung heroes who epitomise the great things about cricket and the values of MCC. It’s a great opportunity to recognise them and to celebrate their invaluable contribution to the game.”
Chair of MCC Cricket Committee and former England international Claire Taylor, added: “Cricket is played and supported by so many people from different backgrounds in communities across the country. As I know from personal experience, it takes more than the team on the pitch to make our great game happen. It has such a positive impact on people’s lives in a whole range of ways so it’s important that we shine a light on that part of our game and those individuals who make such a difference.”
To nominate your MCC Community Cricket Hero visit www.lords.org/heroes. The closing date for nominations is midnight on Thursday 27 April.
At Oxfordshire Cricket our mission is to develop and protect the future of Cricket by making it a sport of choice in Oxfordshire.
We are responsible for all ECB Participation and Growth activities and support to recreational cricket as well as the Representative Cricket and Performance Pathway Programmes for girls, boys, and women across Oxfordshire.
We are now seeking a new Chair and two Non-Executive Directors, with responsibility for finance and safeguarding, to join our Board who share our ambition for creating inclusive and accessible cricket opportunities in Oxfordshire at both the grassroots and performance level. As a Board Director, you will offer crucial check and challenge, mentorship and support to Oxfordshire Cricket ensuring we benefit from the very best governance.
The Chair and Non-Executive Directors will help us to further foster a robust, collaborative and strategic board environment. They will be dedicated to enabling excellent outcomes across the game at all levels, ensuring that our local communities have the opportunity to engage in cricket in a way that is meaningful to them. The Chair in particular, will act as a key external face for our organisation, they will demonstrate excellent ambassadorial skills to help us build positive and effective relationships both within the game and more widely. We would especially welcome those who bring commercial and financial acumen and strong networking skills to the Board.
We are committed to building a Board that is representative of the communities we serve and are keen to ensure that there is a diversity of thought, knowledge and professional and lived experience across our Board. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from any suitable individuals who share our vision and have the capacity and expertise to help us deliver positive impact through cricket in Oxfordshire.
Whilst a passion for cricket would be beneficial, we are also keen to hear from people who have energy and enthusiasm for the impact of sport and charity activities in general to support us in delivering on our mission.
LOCATION: The Tudor Jones Building, Akeman Street, Chesterton, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 1TH.
TERM: 3 years, which can be, upon review, extended to two consecutive terms as Chair and up to three consecutive terms as a Board Director.
TIME COMMITMENT: For the Chair, we anticipate a commitment of between two and four days per month, and some of this will be as informal support to the executive team. Non-Executive Directors will be expected to commit circa one to two days per month, including our monthly Board meetings.
REMUNERATION: voluntary with paid expenses
For further details, including the job description, person specification, and information on how to apply, please see below. Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification.
The closing date for applications is 9am (GMT) Monday 17th April 2023.
Oxfordshire Cricket will be supported in this appointment by executive search firm Perrett Laver. Any initial enquiries should be directed to Joe Blanch at [email protected] and +44 (0)20 7340 6258.
Accessibility
For a conversation in confidence, please contact Joe Blanch at [email protected] and +44 (0)20 7340 6258.
Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Sofia Coppoletta on [email protected].
If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via [email protected].
Inclusion
Perrett Laver believes that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual. A broad range of perspectives, backgrounds and opinions amongst our global community of colleagues is crucial in maintaining our culture of openness, intellectual curiosity, and creativity. We take an active role in supporting under-represented communities and groups in becoming better and more fairly represented in the leadership of all organisations. We also know that diverse and inclusive team have a positive impact on our ability to identify, engage and secure candidates from these groups.
Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, identity, and experience drives us every day – for clients, for candidate identification and in the recruitment, development and retention of colleagues.
To ensure inclusion on the basis of age, disability, ethnic or national origin, family circumstance, gender, gender identity, marital status, nationality, political or religious beliefs, race, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, we would like to specifically invite applications from under-represented groups.
Data Protection and Privacy
Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.
As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website:
http://www.perrettlaver.com/information/privacy/
To view the candidate brochure Oxfordshire Cricket – Candidate Brochure
To apply for the. vacancies click here
At Oxfordshire Cricket our mission is to develop and protect the future of Cricket by making it a sport of choice in Oxfordshire.
We are responsible for all ECB Participation and Growth activities and support to recreational cricket as well as the Representative Cricket and Performance Pathway Programmes for girls, boys, and women across Oxfordshire.
We are now seeking a new Chair and two Non-Executive Directors, with responsibility for finance and safeguarding, to join our Board who share our ambition for creating inclusive and accessible cricket opportunities in Oxfordshire at both the grassroots and performance level. As a Board Director, you will offer crucial check and challenge, mentorship and support to Oxfordshire Cricket ensuring we benefit from the very best governance.
The Chair and Non-Executive Directors will help us to further foster a robust, collaborative and strategic board environment. They will be dedicated to enabling excellent outcomes across the game at all levels, ensuring that our local communities have the opportunity to engage in cricket in a way that is meaningful to them. The Chair in particular, will act as a key external face for our organisation, they will demonstrate excellent ambassadorial skills to help us build positive and effective relationships both within the game and more widely. We would especially welcome those who bring commercial and financial acumen and strong networking skills to the Board.
We are committed to building a Board that is representative of the communities we serve and are keen to ensure that there is a diversity of thought, knowledge and professional and lived experience across our Board. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from any suitable individuals who share our vision and have the capacity and expertise to help us deliver positive impact through cricket in Oxfordshire.
Whilst a passion for cricket would be beneficial, we are also keen to hear from people who have energy and enthusiasm for the impact of sport and charity activities in general to support us in delivering on our mission.
LOCATION: The Tudor Jones Building, Akeman Street, Chesterton, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 1TH.
TERM: 3 years, which can be, upon review, extended to two consecutive terms as Chair and up to three consecutive terms as a Board Director.
TIME COMMITMENT: For the Chair, we anticipate a commitment of between two and four days per month, and some of this will be as informal support to the executive team. Non-Executive Directors will be expected to commit circa one to two days per month, including our monthly Board meetings.
REMUNERATION: voluntary with paid expenses
For further details, including the job description, person specification, and information on how to apply, please see below. Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification.
The closing date for applications is 9am (GMT) Monday 17th April 2023.
Oxfordshire Cricket will be supported in this appointment by executive search firm Perrett Laver. Any initial enquiries should be directed to Joe Blanch at [email protected] and +44 (0)20 7340 6258.
Accessibility
For a conversation in confidence, please contact Joe Blanch at [email protected] and +44 (0)20 7340 6258.
Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Sofia Coppoletta on [email protected].
If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via [email protected].
Inclusion
Perrett Laver believes that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual. A broad range of perspectives, backgrounds and opinions amongst our global community of colleagues is crucial in maintaining our culture of openness, intellectual curiosity, and creativity. We take an active role in supporting under-represented communities and groups in becoming better and more fairly represented in the leadership of all organisations. We also know that diverse and inclusive team have a positive impact on our ability to identify, engage and secure candidates from these groups.
Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, identity, and experience drives us every day – for clients, for candidate identification and in the recruitment, development and retention of colleagues.
To ensure inclusion on the basis of age, disability, ethnic or national origin, family circumstance, gender, gender identity, marital status, nationality, political or religious beliefs, race, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, we would like to specifically invite applications from under-represented groups.
Data Protection and Privacy
Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.
As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website:
http://www.perrettlaver.com/information/privacy/
To view the candidate brochure Oxfordshire Cricket – Candidate Brochure
To apply for the. vacancies click here
All Stars and Dynamos Cricket is now live! You can sign up to your nearest All Stars/Dynamos Cricket centre in Oxfordshire, with over 40 to choose from! More information can be found below. If you have any questions please contact Zoe Pugh, [email protected]
All Stars Cricket provides a fantastic first experience for all children aged 5-8 years old where they’re guaranteed 8 weeks of jam-packed fun, activity and skills development. The programme is designed to introduce children to the sport, teaching them new skills, helping them make new friends and have a great time doing so.
Every child that registers will receive a backpack full of goodies. Your child’s pack will include:
All children returning to All Stars again, will receive a new bat, ball, personalised t-shirt and a set of stumps.
All Stars Cricket runs annually each year, with most programmes starting in May. The key features of an All Stars programme include:
Prices for All Stars Cricket sessions vary by club, so please check the sign-up page and post code search for your local club to find out more.
All Stars is all about giving children the best first experience of the sport, with an emphasis on fun!
Children will learn fundamental movement skills including catching, throwing and batting. Soft balls and plastic bats are used by everyone and all participants are given their very own cricket bag full of everything they need to play the game.
Every child will earn stars in their own activity booklet that match the skills learned during the programme:
When the programme launches each May you will be able to find your nearest All Stars centre by visiting the ECB’s course finder page (www.ecb.co.uk/play/all-stars)
Dynamos Cricket provides a fantastic next step for all those graduating from All Stars Cricket and the perfect introduction for all 8-11 year-olds new to the sport!
Complementing junior cricket, Dynamos provides children with a more social offering focused on developing fundamental movement skills and applying them in an exciting game of countdown cricket.
We know how important it is to look like the heroes of the game, so every child who registers will receive their very own Dynamos Cricket New Balance t-shirt, personalised with their name and number.
Prices for Dynamos Cricket vary by centre. Please check the sign-up page and postcode search for your local centre to find out more.
Sessions begin with a 5-10 minute warm-up to get the children moving and recapping on gross motor skills and basic ball handling.
The sessions continue with skill builders for 15 minutes, providing everything children need to play, particularly focusing on bowling, which can be the make-or-break element of any game of cricket!
The session finishes with a game of countdown cricket that will take 30-45 minutes and give everyone a chance to participate in all elements of the game – batting, bowling and fielding.
When the programme launches each May you will be able to find your nearest Dynamos centre by visiting the ECB’s course finder page (www.ecb.co.uk/play/dynamoscricket)