Oxfordshire Cricket no longer delivers a Girls Emerging Players Programme locally as the Girls Emerging Players Programmes are now funded by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and delivered via the ECB Regional Model. The Regional Model has established a clear and accessible route for Girls from Oxfordshire to progress within the South Central Region, alongside girls from Hampshire, Berkshire, Isle of Wight, Buckinghamshire, Dorset and Sussex. The Southern Vipers have the responsibility of delivering Girls Emerging Players Programmes across the South Central Region in accordance with the requirements of the ECB and an Academy programme based out of the Utilita Bowl, the home of Hampshire County Cricket Club.

The Southern Vipers identify players via the submission of player of interest forms from all pathway coaches across the South Central region and a scouting network, culminating in a pathway observation process in later summer.

Please contact Performance Director, Matthew Barnes on [email protected] or Pathway Manager, Sam Arthurs on [email protected] should you wish to find out more about the Girls Emerging Players Programme delivered by the Southern Vipers.