Oxfordshire Cricket is pleased to announce that this April Half-Term we are running softball cricket sessions. 

These sessions aim not only to get those who have played before to continue their game into the winter but also to encourage new players to have a go and develop their skills. 

The sessions are being held on  Wednesday 5th  of April, between 10-11.30 for 5 to 7-year-olds and 12-2 pm  for 8 to 11-year-olds. 

The location is Wood Green School. 

The cost is £12 per session and the signup links are below

5-7 year olds – Book Here

8-11 year olds – Book Here

If you have any questions please contact Joe at [email protected]

We are delighted to let you know about the Player Development Workshops that we are running during the first week of the Easter holidays, Monday 3rd April – Thursday 6th April. 

We have scheduled a varied programme of workshops that targets a blend of specific discipline, a game theme and the opportunity for indoor match-play. Every session is available for 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 will help you to select the correct session for your child.

Workshop Programme

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.

The Batters – a batting only workshop, which will cover various themes within batting including; playing swing bowling, scoring off the back foot and facing spin.

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. 

T20 Skills Camp – a varied session exploring the batting, bowling and fielding skills associated with shorter format cricket. Sessions offer opportunities to practise specific skills, as well as compete against your peers.

Test Match Skills Camp – a varied session exploring the batting, bowling and fielding skills associated with the longer form of the game. Sessions offer opportunities to practise specific skills, as well as compete against your peers.

The 100 Ball Competition – this session will utilise the indoor space to run two hundred ball games (per session). Players who sign on will be split into two teams, who will compete against each other across the 3 hour session. Rules will be adapted throughout to maximise the player experience.

All of the workshops are specifically designed for Representative, Club or School players who have or currently play hard ball cricket. Sessions will be led by the Performance team, alongside other coaches who work across our Pathway or Emerging Player Programmes.

Player Development Workshops will use a hard ball 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.

Age Group Eligibility

Players MUST be born within the age group category – please check the session’s age groups carefully before booking.

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 Foundation Pathway Manager, Sam Arthurs on [email protected] or Performance Coordinator, Alex Westbury on [email protected]. 

We are delighted to let you know about the Player Development Workshops that we are running during the first week of the Easter holidays, Monday 3rd April – Thursday 6th April. 

We have scheduled a varied programme of workshops that targets a blend of specific discipline, a game theme and the opportunity for indoor match-play. Every session is available for 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 will help you to select the correct session for your child.

Workshop Programme

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.

The Batters – a batting only workshop, which will cover various themes within batting including; playing swing bowling, scoring off the back foot and facing spin.

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. 

T20 Skills Camp – a varied session exploring the batting, bowling and fielding skills associated with shorter format cricket. Sessions offer opportunities to practise specific skills, as well as compete against your peers.

Test Match Skills Camp – a varied session exploring the batting, bowling and fielding skills associated with the longer form of the game. Sessions offer opportunities to practise specific skills, as well as compete against your peers.

The 100 Ball Competition – this session will utilise the indoor space to run two hundred ball games (per session). Players who sign on will be split into two teams, who will compete against each other across the 3 hour session. Rules will be adapted throughout to maximise the player experience.

All of the workshops are specifically designed for Representative, Club or School players who have or currently play hard ball cricket. Sessions will be led by the Performance team, alongside other coaches who work across our Pathway or Emerging Player Programmes.

Player Development Workshops will use a hard ball 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.

Age Group Eligibility

Players MUST be born within the age group category – please check the session’s age groups carefully before booking.

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 Foundation Pathway Manager, Sam Arthurs on [email protected] or Performance Coordinator, Alex Westbury on [email protected]. 

Congratulations to Hook Norton CC who have recently been crowned Champions of Division 1 of the Banbury Indoor League, losing only their final game of the season.

With the Oxford Indoor League suspended this winter; Hook Norton CC will automatically progress to the ECB Indoor Championship in February / March 2024.

The Final Week Results were:

Sandford 127-3 with Trishan Patel 30no; Tom Goffe 29no & Chris Thompson 21 beat Hook Norton 95-6 with Keiran Scott 44; Dan White 31 & L Grimes 1-25.

Banbury Vets 115-0 with Andy Cross 29no & 1-29; Gary Crook 23no; Steve Beck 25no & Ollie Murrey 2-45 beat Shipston 114-5 with A Worthington 50no.

Cropredy 63-0 with Joe Fox 25no; Tony Vickers 22no; Luke Cherry 2-28 & Will French 2-5 beat Charlbury 62-6 with Rob Knight 15.

Ruscote 92-3 with Ian Widdows 29no; Alup Mugbool 25no & Naveed 3-23 beat Banbury 90-4 with Ben Cross 30no & Liam Manley 28no.

Week 6 results:

Hook Norton 93-5 with Andy Stanley 48no; Morris 1-17 & Dan White 1-35 beat Banbury Vets 82-6 with Ed Phillips 41 & Andy Cross 1-24.

Shipston 111-4 with Jack Murphy 37no; Marcus Ireland 20 & Jonty Harvey 3-56 beat Charlbury 110-5 with Rob Knight 17 & Simon Smith 17.

Cropredy 94-2 with Tony Vickers 27no; Joe Fox 24; Harry Walters 1-20 & Luke Cherry 1-30 beat Ruscote 95-6 with Alup Mugbool 28.

Banbury 125-2 with Richard Simpson 34no; Will Hutchinson 28no & Liam Manley 25no beat Sandford 121-3 with Jordan Smith 30no; Krishan Patel 26 & Tom Goffe 27no.

Finally congratulations and thank you to David Cherry, Dennis Faulkner, Bob Lawrence and the other supporters of the Banbury Indoor League for another successful year.

To mark the start of the 2023 season, we are excited to announce a #GetSetWeekend on 1st/2nd April so the network can start preparations for what promises to be an exciting season.

The #GetSetWeekend and all of recreational cricket is powered by the Cricket Collective: the volunteers who drive and deliver all areas of the sport. To celebrate and recognise the contribution of the Cricket Collective, this year we are asking clubs to share estimates of how many volunteers will attend their #GetSetWeekend events and the duration of their activities. This information will help us monitor the vital role volunteers play across the recreational game and show our thanks throughout the season.

This is an opportunity to inspire and recruit new and existing volunteers to pledge time over the weekend to support clubs to complete a number of tasks, both inside the clubhouse and on the ground.

The ECB are encouraging clubs to register for the #GetSetWeekend on the form below and we have a number of incentives and prizes on offer for registered clubs to win.

The ECB have a number of assets available to promote your weekend on the Resource Hub.

To sign up for the #GetSetWeekend, fill in the form. – https://bit.ly/3D8Cbj7