Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to announce the extension of their partnership with Magdalen College School, Oxford for a further two years until October 2026.
The Oxfordshire Cricket Board Ltd (OCB) and Magdalen College School (MCS) have worked collaboratively together to support the long-term development of cricket in Oxfordshire since the inception of the Partnership in 2014. The collaborative relationship between the OCB and MCS has contributed significantly to the success of the talent development system over many years, placing particular emphasis on supporting the OCB to deliver a sustainable and high-performing talent development system.
Through the duration of the partnership to date, MCS have played an integral role in enabling the OCB to develop a constant stream of recreational and professional players through their Pathway programme and Boys EPP. MCS has been the exclusive host of the Boys EPP that aims to produce academy and professional players partnership in conjunction that is connected to Sussex County Cricket Club which firmly establishes a clear route for players from Oxfordshire to transition into academy or professional cricket programmes at Sussex. Over recent years the partnership has evolved to include MCS supporting the growth of the Oxfordshire Bulls (Boys) programme that aims to bridge the opportunity gap between independent and state school sectors over recent years.
Oxfordshire Cricket’s Performance Director, Matthew Barnes added:
“Our relationship with MCS has spanned more than ten years and we are delighted to be able to extend our partnership for a further two years.
MCS plays an integral role in supporting the OCB to achieve our vision for a sustainable and high-performing talent development system. The continued support of MCS will enable us to maintain our talent development programmes delivered to players within their excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, whilst also helping us to further reduce barriers to access by providing state-educated players in the pathway with additional development opportunities.
We very much look forward to continuing our relationship with Magdalen College School and are delighted to announce the news of the partnership extension to our stakeholders and wider cricketing community.”