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Sam Arthurs Appointed Foundation Pathway Manager
19/10/2021Oxfordshire Cricket is delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Arthurs to the role of Foundation Pathway Manager. Sam Arthurs has worked for Oxfordshire Cricket for over five years and will be known by many for his role within our Pathway and for his contribution to other performance and participation programmes. Sam will transition from his current role as Pathway Cricket Coach into the position of Foundation Pathway Manager from Monday 18th October 2021. In the role of Foundation Pathway Manager, Sam will work closely with the Performance Director to deliver a sustainable and high-performing talent development system and play a leading role in the day-to-day management and delivery of our Foundation Pathway for girls and boys between the ages of 8 and 13. To support the development journey of players across the foundation age groups, Sam will lead and grow our breadth of supplementary programmes, including the Oxfordshire Bulls, Player Development Workshops and transition programmes and forge an integrated link with the Participation and Growth team, local schools and clubs. Matthew Barnes, Performance Director said: “We are delighted to introduce Sam as our newly appointed Foundation Pathway Manager and to welcome him to Oxfordshire Cricket in a full time position. The creation of the Foundation Pathway Manager role is an exciting progression that will enable us to better support the long-term development of girls and boys aged between 8 and 13, our parents or guardians of those players and the clubs or schools in which they are connected to. The introduction of the role will expand our capability to deliver our talent development programmes across these age groups and, to enable us to pursue the growth of our supplementary programmes that provide a range of players within Oxfordshire access to coaching and additional support. Sam has contributed to the success of our pathway over several years and he now has the opportunity to make an even greater impact in the position of Foundation Pathway Manager - I wish him every success in the role and look forward to working with him in the future.” Chris Parkinson, People Director said; “We had applications from all over the country for this role. Sam was the standout candidate, not only does he bring cricket expertise, but also an innovative approach to how we can develop our younger players. This is an exciting time to be part of Oxfordshire cricket - and Sam will play a key role” Sam Arthurs, Foundation Pathway Manager said, “Oxfordshire Cricket has supported me from the very start of my coaching journey, for which I’m extremely grateful. The newly created role provides the perfect opportunity to grow my career in cricket, whilst allowing me to foster enjoyment and support the development of hundreds of young cricketers within the county. I’m delighted to have been offered the Foundation Pathway Manager role, and am looking forward to exciting times ahead for cricket within Oxfordshire.”
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Stanton Harcourt Win U11 Softball Group
14/10/2021The youth section at Stanton Harcourt is relatively new and 2021 has been the first season we entered a youth cricket league. We have a relatively small pool of players and our teams have been a peculiar mix of ages and abilities which you only seem to find in junior cricket. It has been fantastic to see the team gain confidence and learn, particularly in fielding awareness and the precarious art of running between the wickets.Nevaeh Vaughan has been excellent with the ball in hand and Charlie Gibbs is an unflappable and exciting batter with an array of unusual shots. Catches have won matches and have been shared amongst the players with George Tidsell taking some memorable chances.Competing in the league has unquestionably been a valuable experience for the junior squad and the club as a whole. The positive attitude of the opposition coaches is fantastic to see and the priority is always on making the match as fun and entertaining as possible. So thank you to Oxfordshire Cricket for organising, to all the coaches that get the game on and of course to the players for making the contest come alive.
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Oxford Indoor League
14/10/2021Following the release of the latest ECB guidelines for indoor activities and confirmation of our booking of the venue we have now scheduled the fixtures to complete both the League and County Finals Day for the outstanding 19/20 season which was so abruptly interrupted by the pandemic. Therefore, we are now in a position to open up entries for the Oxford Indoor League for Winter 21/22. As previously, the games will take place on a Sunday afternoon between 12-5pm at Bartholomew Sports Centre, Eynsham. Given the level of interest in previous seasons, subject to the number of entries we are hoping to expand and run 2 divisions each of 8 teams. As a result, entries will close once 16 teams have entered, or on 31 October 2021. Each division will be a round robin with all teams playing each other once; matches for Division 2 starting on Sunday 21 November through to Sunday 23 January (no fixtures on 19, 26 December & 2 January) and Division 1 starting on Sunday 30 January through to Sunday 20 March - Division 1 is also likely to feature a Finals Day for the top 4 teams with relegation and promotion between the leagues. With the support of the venue, we have managed to hold the price of entry per club to £250. Please follow the link below to complete your entry: Oxford Indoor Cricket League 2021/22 (clubpay.co.uk) For any question please contact Paul Short - pshort@oxoncb.com
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Player Development Workshops
14/10/2021We are delighted to let you know about the upcoming Player Development Workshops that we are running from Monday 25th October to Friday 29th October at Magdalen College School during the October half term.. We have scheduled a varied programme of workshops for players that target specific disciplines or themes within the game. The majority of workshops are accessible to both Boys & Girls, however, you will note that there are a handful of sessions that are tailored specifically for Girls or Boys only. Please see below for 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 Workshop Day Date Age Group Pathway Start Time Finish Time VENUE Cost Booking Link The Batters Camp Day 1 Monday 25/10/2021 Under 10 & Under 11 Girls and Boys 09:00 11:00 Magdalen College School £50.00 BOOK HERE Day 2 Tuesday 26/10/2021 The Batters Camp Day 1 Monday 25/10/2021 Under 12 & Under 13 Girls and Boys 11:30 13:30 Magdalen College School £50.00 BOOK HERE Day 2 Tuesday 26/10/2021 The Batters Camp Day 1 Monday 25/10/2021 Under 14 & Under 15 Girls and Boys 14:00 16:00 Magdalen College School £50.00 BOOK HERE Day 2 Tuesday 26/10/2021 T20 World Cup Skills Course Wednesday 27/10/2021 Under 11 to Under 13 Girls only 09:00 12:30 Magdalen College School £40.00 BOOK HERE T20 World Cup Skills Course Wednesday 27/10/2021 Under 10 to Under 11 Boys only 13:00 16:30 Magdalen College School £40.00 BOOK HERE The Spinners Course Thursday 28/10/2021 Under 10 to Under 13 Girls and Boys 09:00 11:00 Magdalen College School £25.00 BOOK HERE The Seamers Course Thursday 28/10/2021 Under 10 to Under 13 Girls and Boys 11:30 13:30 Magdalen College School £25.00 BOOK HERE The Keepers Course Thursday 28/10/2021 Under 10 to Under 13 Girls and Boys 14:00 16:00 Magdalen College School £25.00 BOOK HERE T20 World Cup Skills Course Friday 29/10/2021 Under 12 to Under 13 Boys only 09:00 12:30 Magdalen College School £40.00 BOOK HERE The Ashes Skills Course Friday 29/10/2021 Under 10 to Under 13 Girls and Boys 13:00 16:00 Magdalen College School £35.00 BOOK HERE The workshops are specifically designed for Representative, Club or School players who have or currently play hard ball cricket and will be led by the Performance team, alongside other coaches who work across our Pathway or Emerging player programmes. These Workshops will use a hard ball and all players will need the appropriate playing equipment. Each session will be delivered using a 1:4 Coach to Player ratio to provide greater player development opportunities. Age Group Eligibility Players MUST be born within the age group category. Boys Age Groups 2021-22 Girls Age Groups 2021-22 U15 - 1/9/2006 to 31/8/2007 U15 - 1/9/2006 to 31/8/2008 U14 - 1/9/2007 to 31/8/2008 U13 - 1/9/2008 to 31/8/2010 U13 - 1/9/2008 to 31/8/2009 U11 - 1/9/2010 to 31/8/2013 U12 - 1/9/2009 to 31/8/2010 U11 - 1/9/2010 to 31/8/2011 U10 - 1/9/2011 to 31/8/2013 Booking Information Please note that spaces will be limited to a maximum of 16 players 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. All participants (players and coaches) should check for symptoms of COVID-19, in line with current UK Government Guidance. We also ask that all participants (players and coaches) carry out a LATERAL FLOW TEST prior to attendance at each session, only attending if a negative result is returned. If you have any specific questions regarding these please do not hesitate to contact the Performance Cricket team.
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Stuart Murphy and Lesley Pykett Appointed County Safeguarding Officers
13/10/2021Oxfordshire Cricket is delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Murphy and Lesley Pykett to the roles of County Safeguarding Officers. These appointments will support our desire to strengthen our governance. Lesley Pykett and Stuart Murphy are now employed (October 1st ) as the County Safeguarding Officers. Both have been loyal volunteers for the last four years. This supports our desire to place Safeguarding at the top of our agenda. Their remit will cover all cricket within Oxfordshire with the goal of ensuring that the game is safe for young and vulnerable people. This is a job share and both will attend Board meetings, they will report to Margaret Stevens whose Directorship expands to cover Safeguarding. Margaret Stevens, Director at Oxfordshire Cricket said ‘ “We are delighted to welcome Stuart and Lesley to the team of paid staff. We thank them for their hard work as volunteers and look forward to continuing to develop Safeguarding standards within Oxfordshire Cricket with their guidance.” Stuart Murphy and Lesley Pykett, County Safeguarding Officers said: 'We are both looking forward to continuing to maintain high standards of Safeguarding within Oxfordshire Cricket by working closely with Clubs to help ensure they meet the required ECB levels of compliance in a supportive manner. We are both excited by the opportunity to come on board as part-time paid employees. This is a positive step taken by Oxfordshire Cricket to make Safeguarding a priority for all clubs in the County. Please feel to get in touch with us if you have any questions”
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Umpire Stage 1 and Stage 2 Course
11/10/2021Umpire Stage One and Stage 2 Course Tiddington Cricket Club Saturdays 5th, 12th and 19th March 2022 1000 to 1630 each day These two courses will run consecutively over the three days and are aimed at those looking to start out on an umpiring career, those who may have to fill in as umpires for their clubs during the season and those who are established umpires but looking for a refresher and update to their knowledge. There was a major revision of the Laws in 2017 and again in 2019 so if you have not been on a course recently this may be for you. They are a requirement under Cherwell Cricket League regulations for those looking to stand regularly for their club as either a panel or club umpire. The courses do not teach all the Laws but do cover umpiring techniques in fieldcraft and match management to help you through those awkward situations. Registration for the courses will be through the ECB ACO web site at: Stage One - UES1/000446 - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/d/smqgdy Stage Two - UES2/000398 - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/d/pmqgdk Costs are £30 for the Stage One course and £10 for the Stage Two if booked at the same time. (You will get a discount code once the Stage One is booked to apply to the Stage Two booking) (£30 each if booked separately) For those who may prefer Online learning a self-taught Stage One course can be accessed through the ECB ACO Web site at: https://booking.ecb.co.uk/d/r7qw03 This Online Stage One course is free to register and take but there is no discount on any future Stage Two course, online or Face to Face. An Online Stage Two course will be arranged if there is enough interest – this will run over 5 weekly tutor led sessions with homework and self-learning between the sessions. This course is £30 If you are interested but unsure about booking, please contact royle.ian@talk21.com to ask any questions you may have about the courses.