Oxfordshire Cricket is excited to invite you and other interested representatives from your club, school, local authority, company, or association to our Cricket Development Evening (CDE), taking place on Monday, 26th January 2026 from 18:00–21:00 at St Edward’s School, Oxford.
The Cricket Development Evening is our annual event designed to support the growth and development of cricket across the county. It provides a valuable opportunity to network with key members of the Oxfordshire Cricket workforce, the ECB, and other local partners, as well as local authority officers and executives responsible for sport and playing pitch strategies.
In 2025, the event attracted over 140 attendees, with a keynote address from Alexander Betts, University of Oxford. We also had a wide range of partners in attendance, including Serious Cricket, The Oxfordshire Officials Association, Flicx Pitches, and the Delivita Clubhouse Project. Watch the 2025 video roundup CLICK HERE.
We are pleased to announce the 2026 workshops for the evening, covering a range of topics relevant to the development of cricket in Oxfordshire. It is an exciting time for cricket, especially with the growth of the Women and Girls game and the world cup which will be discussed in the panels ahead of the workshops beginning.
Workshops Available:
Attendees will have the option to select two workshops from the following:
Club Governance, Structures and Leadership– Buddle – Sport England – This workshop is designed to help clubs strengthen their structure, governance and leadership, while also exploring legal structures.
Club Cultures and Values – Buddle – Sport England – This workshop explores the role of values and culture in your club, and how that leads to strategies in your club
Play-Cricket Overview – Join us for an insightful session on the biggest set of Play-Cricket updates in years. We’ll share what’s coming for the start of next season and beyond, and invite open discussion so attendees can shape the future of the platform with their thoughts and feedback. We can also include our usual help-and-assistance segment if useful, combining practical support with a look ahead at major upcoming changes.
Marketing – This workshop will explore how marketing and social media can help local clubs and individuals enhance their digital presence and engagement.
Clubs and Local Authorities – An opportunity to meet representatives from local authorities, giving you the chance to develop relationships and let them know about your club and upcoming facility projects
Women and Girls – 2026 Setting up for a record breaking year, and catching the spirit ahead of the World Cup
Partners:
As you arrive, you’ll have the opportunity to explore displays from our event partners, including:
Flicx Pitches
Snap Sponsorship
Notts Sport / Slatter Cricket and Play
Leonardo Royal Hotel
Sixes Oxford
Oxfordshire Officials Association
Refreshments
Refreshments will be provided in the form of drinks and light food
Location and Parking:
Venue: St Edward’s School, Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 7NN
Parking: Available on the ‘Field Side’ of the school (Postcode OX2 7NZ). Parking spaces are available near the Netball/Tennis Courts (No. 46) and astro pitches. Attendees will be directed to the Olivier Hall via signage.
For a detailed map of the school and parking areas, please click here to see the attached map.
Book Your Place:
Click here to register for your free place!
We hope to see you at this exciting event! Further details will be shared closer to the date. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us.