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Player Development Workshops - April

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We are delighted to let you know about our Player Development Workshops that Oxfordshire Cricket are running during the Easter school break, Monday 7th April to Thursday 10th April 2025. Our Player Development Workshops do not form part of our annual pathway programme, and are an offering for those who wish to access additional activity during time-points where there are School Holidays/Half-Terms. They are not specifically for Pathway Players and are open to all players who meet the eligibility criteria below. Please note that this mailing list is those who were invited to attend Phase 1 of our Pathway Programme in 2024-25 Workshop Programme We have scheduled a varied programme of workshops that includes skill-specific sessions and 1-1’s. All sessions are available to 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, further down the email, will help you to select the correct session for your child. For further information on our Player Development Workshops which we run throughout the year, watch this short video. Sessions are delivered by our Pathway Manager, Pathway Coaches as well as other full-time members of staff. Our staff consists of a range of Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 cricket coaches. Most of our Player Development Workshops will use a hard ball (indicated below where applicable) 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. 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. MONDAY 7TH APRIL TO THURSDAY 10TH APRIL 2025 Workshop Day Date Age group Pathway Time Venue Player Capacity - Max Workshop Player Charge Booking Link Batters - Skill Session Monday 7/4/25 Under 13 to 15 Boys & Girls 09:00-11:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 16 £25.00 Book Here Batters - Skill Session Under 10 to 12 Boys & Girls 11:15-13:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 16 £25.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 13:30-14:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:15-15:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:00-15:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:45-16:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Tuesday 8/4/25 Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 09:00-09:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 09:45-10:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 10:30-11:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 11:15-12:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 12:00-12:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 13:15-14:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:00-14:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:45-15:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here Girls T20 Blast Camp Wednesday 9/4/25 Under 10 to 13 Girls 10:00-16:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 20 £60.00 Book Here Seamers - Skill Session Thursday 10/4/25 Under 10 to 15 Boys & Girls 09:00-11:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 16 £25.00 Book Here Spinners/Keepers - Skill Session Under 10 to 15 Boys & Girls 11:15-13:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 8/8 £25.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 13:30-14:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:15-15:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:00-15:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:45-16:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Book Here Batters Skill Session - a batting only workshop, which will cover various themes within batting including; playing swing bowling, scoring off the back foot and facing spin. These sessions are suitable for hard-ball players only. Seamers Skill Session - a workshop focusing on supporting players who bowl seam, swing or pace. The session will look to develop each seamer's technical, tactical and physical ability. These sessions are suitable for hard-ball players only. Keepers Skill Session - a workshop specifically catering for wicket-keepers. Looking to develop each keeper’s technical, tactical and physical ability. These sessions are suitable for hard-ball players only. Spinners Skill Session - a workshop focusing on supporting players who bowl spin. The session will look to develop each spinner's technical, tactical and physical ability. These sessions are suitable for hard-ball players only. Girls T20 Blast day - Learn batting and bowling in the powerplay, dynamic fielding, and power hitting. The camp is designed for hardball players wanting to take their game to the next level and develop their T20 skills. 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. There is an Early Bird Discount available, which can be used to get 10% off the cost of your booking. You will need to enter the code EARLYBIRD10 in the relevant place on the booking form, this will automatically give you a 10% discount if you book before the 1st March 2025. Eligibility Our Player Development Workshops are for anyone who would like to attend, provided that they are comfortable participating in hard-ball activity. Players MUST be born within the age group category - please check the session’s age groups carefully before booking. Age Groups 2024-25 Under 18 - 1/9/2006 to 31/8/2007 Under 17 - 1/9/2007 to 31/8/2008 Under 16 - 1/9/2008 to 31/8/2009 Under 15 - 1/9/2009 to 31/8/2010 Under 14 - 1/9/2010 to 31/8/2011 Under 13 - 1/9/2011 to 31/8/2012 Under 12 - 1/9/2012 to 31/8/2013 Under 11 - 1/9/2013 to 31/8/2014 Under 10 - 1/9/2014 to 31/8/2015 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 Performance Coordinator, Alex Westbury on [email protected]
Coaching and First Aid Courses Update February 2025

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Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to announce a variety of Coaching and First Aid courses . See below for more details on course dates and links to book: Foundation (Level 1): Foundation (Level 1) - Headington School. Saturday 5th April and Sunday 13th April 2025. 9.30am to 4.00pm. Book HERE The cost of a Foundation course is £150, but bursaries exist for females, those from diverse backgrounds or those experiencing financial hardship. Before booking a place on the course, please fill out a bursary application if you meet the criteria which can be found HERE Core Coach (Level 2): More details to follow Expressions of Interest: We do accept expressions of interest for coaching courses as this allows us to assess demand before we organise a course. Please fill in the Expression of Interest form HERE to get notified when courses go live, this applies to First Aid and coaching courses. First Aid courses: Monday 3rd March 2025 at Cumnor Cricket Club. 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Book HERE If you can host a First Aid course, or would like more information about coaching courses, please email Ed Wilson on [email protected] Which course is right for you? Foundation Courses are designed to coach softball cricket and pitched at a beginner level. You can read more about the Foundation Course HERE Core Coach courses are designed to coach hardball cricket and are suitable for players at beginner and intermediate stages of cricket. You can read more about the Core Coach course HERE Click HERE for more information on choosing the right course for you. Prerequisites for each course: 18 years of age Valid safeguarding training e.g. Safeguarding Young Cricketers Valid ECB Disclosure and Barring Service check. Bursaries available: We have a number of bursaries available (for courses booked before 31st January 2025). The bursaries are available as follows: 100% - for those in financial hardship 50% - for those coaches that are female, from ethnically diverse communities or those with a disability. You can find out more about our bursaries, and apply HERE If you would like more details about any of our upcoming coaching or First Aid courses, do not hesitate to contact Ed Wilson on [email protected]
Oxfordshire to host Open Sessions for the County Women’s and Men’s teams in 2025

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Oxfordshire Cricket remains committed to ensuring that adult players’ continue to strive for representative selection and are pleased to announce that they will host open sessions for the Women and Men’s teams for the third consecutive year between January and March 2025. The open sessions are being hosted for eligible adult players (eighteen years of age or above who are not within a pathway programme) and will provide an accessible opportunity for individuals to demonstrate their capability to represent Oxfordshire at National Counties level. The open sessions will allow players to demonstrate that they have the skill required to play representative cricket at National County level and help us to capture talent that may have emerged at a later developmental stage. Oxfordshire Cricket are now welcoming applications from adult players (18 years of age or above) who would like to attend the open sessions for the Women and Men’s team. Suitable applicants must meet all of the talent identification criteria below; England qualified currently playing at either Premier League, Feeder League or Division 1 League level Has produced notable or significant performances within cricket at the level specified above over the past two seasons (2023 and 2024). Believe that they have the skills required or potential to play representative cricket within either the Women’s or Men’s team at National Counties level. England Qualified Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to play National County Cricket for Oxfordshire a player MUST be Qualified to play for England by; Holding British Citizenship (most commonly demonstrated through having a British Passport) And Completed their residency qualification period been having resident in England and Wales for the immediately preceding three years (min 210 days per year from 1st April to 31st March) Please note that A Player WILL NOT be eligible to play National County Cricket for Oxfordshire if they have during the immediately preceding three consecutive years either (i) played cricket any ICC Full Member County except England at under 17 level or above; or (ii) played domestic First Class Cricket (or Competitive Women's Cricket, as defined by the ECB) in any Full Member Country outside of England and Wales, as a “local” player. “Home-Grown” Eligibility Please note that to qualify as a home-grown player for Oxfordshire, a player must meet one of the following playing qualifications criteria; County Age Group within the Oxfordshire Pathway Playing Club within Oxfordshire Born within Oxfordshire Educated at a School after the age of 13 or currently attending a University within Oxfordshire ***Once a player has left University their home-grown status is removed for the next calendar year. Any player who does not meet the criteria above is classed as “Non-qualifying” and it may still apply. How to Apply Oxfordshire Cricket are now welcoming applications from eligible adult players who believe they have the skills required to play representative cricket within either the Women’s or Men’s team at National Counties level. Adult players (18 years of age or above) who would like to apply to attend the upcoming open sessions for either the Women or Men's team should complete the application form HERE by close of play on Monday 13th January 2025. Suitable applicants will be invited to attend the open sessions and successful applicants will be contacted directly with further information and joining instructions ahead of the open sessions which will take place independently for the Women and Men’s team during January and March 2025. Please contact Performance Director, Matthew Barnes on [email protected] should you have any questions on the open sessions or application process.

Ed Wilson to leave his role as Cricket Development Manager

19/02/2025

Ed Wilson will be stepping down from his position as Cricket Development Manager with Oxfordshire Cricket on March 21, 2025. Ed originally joined the organisation as Women and Girls Cricket Development Officer before being promoted to his current role as Cricket Development Manager. During his time at Oxfordshire, he has made a significant impact in promoting and developing the sport, particularly within the women’s and girls’ cricket programmes. He will be leaving to take on a new role as Head of Women and Girls Cricket at Worcestershire County Cricket Club. In his new position, Ed will serve as the lead coach for Worcestershire’s women’s team, oversee the girls’ pathway, and take on the role of the girls’ Emerging Player Pathway (EPP) lead. Reflecting on his time at Oxfordshire Cricket, Ed shared: ‘I have thoroughly enjoyed my 4 years at Oxfordshire Cricket. We are lucky in the county to have such a dedicated group of volunteers within our club network, which has been a huge reason for the growth across women and girls cricket. Our Coach Development programme benefits from some excellent and experienced tutors who I have learned from immensely, and the trust and support from Nick and the Board at Oxfordshire has allowed me to flourish in this role. I’ll be sad to leave but also excited for the challenges in my new role. I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone I have met and worked with during my time in this role, and I wish you all the very best’. Nick Pinhol, Operations Director at Oxfordshire Cricket, expressed his gratitude for Ed’s hard work and dedication. He said: "Ed has been a key figure in the development of women’s and girls' cricket within Oxfordshire. His hard work, determination, and passion for the game have been evident in everything he’s done. Ed has played a pivotal role in the growth of our women’s and girls’ programmes, coach development, and our involvement in national programmes. We are incredibly grateful for all his efforts and wish him the very best in his new role." We wish Ed all the best in his new role and thank him for his contributions to Oxfordshire Cricket.
Oxfordshire Cricket Appoints Nick Pinhol as New Managing Director

13/02/2025

Oxfordshire Cricket is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Pinhol as its new Managing Director, effective 1st March 2025. Following a highly competitive recruitment process, which attracted strong candidates from across the cricketing and wider sporting landscape, Nick emerged as the outstanding choice. During the process Nick was able to articulate some exciting opportunities and developments for Oxfordshire cricket, including robust plans as to how these ideas could be implemented. His deep understanding of the game in Oxfordshire, broad leadership experience, and strategic vision for the future of cricket in Oxfordshire set him apart. Having been involved with Oxfordshire Cricket since the age of 15 - first as a player and later in a variety of coaching, marketing and leadership roles - Nick has played a pivotal role in the development of cricket across the county. Over the years, he has served as a Pathway Coach, Marketing & Communications Officer, Marketing & Commercial Manager, Secretary to the Board, Participation Manager, and most recently, Operations Director. His experience across these areas has equipped him with the expertise required to lead Oxfordshire Cricket into its next chapter. Nick’s long-standing relationships with key stakeholders across all Oxfordshire Cricket programmes, clubs, and the wider community are a tremendous asset. His in-depth understanding of the local cricketing ecosystem and the needs of participants, volunteers, and partners gives him a solid foundation to lead the organisation forward. He is deeply committed to fostering strong connections within Oxfordshire’s cricketing community, ensuring that all voices are heard and that the sport continues to grow and thrive at every level. In his new role, Nick will oversee the delivery of Oxfordshire Cricket’s 2025-2028 strategy, working closely with the Board, executive team, stakeholders, and commercial partners to drive growth, engagement, and impact across all levels of the game. Oxfordshire Cricket Board Chair Peter Tervet commented: “Nick’s appointment comes at a crucial time for Oxfordshire Cricket as we look to build on the momentum of recent years and align with the ECB’s vision of making cricket a game for everyone. His deep-rooted connection to the county, coupled with his vision and leadership experience, makes him the ideal person to drive our 2025-2028 strategy forward. We are confident that under his guidance, Oxfordshire will continue to grow, delivering more opportunities for players, clubs, schools, and communities across all levels of the game.” Oxfordshire Cricket would like to thank all candidates who participated in the recruitment process and extend its appreciation to our members, partners, and stakeholders for their support. We look forward to working with Nick as he steps into this new leadership role, and we encourage the cricketing community to join us in congratulating him on this exciting appointment.
Banbury Indoor League - Division 1 - Table - 24/25 -W4

12/02/2025

Division 1 - 11.02.2025 - Week 5 Cropredy A 128-4 batting first beat Broughton & North Newington 111-6 by 17 runs Cropredy A 26 points Batting: Sam Coggins 37, Joe Sparkes 33, Joe Coggins 23 by 4 wickets Bowling: Sam Coggins 3-0-40-2, Joe Coggins 3-0-32-1, Joe Sparkes 2.2-0-28-1 Broughton 4 points Batting: Phil Russell 23, Clarke Berry 20, Stuart Morgan 17, Tom Hill 13 Bowling: Tom Hill 3-0-37-1, Huw Moseley 3-0-38-1, Clarke Berry 3-0-45-1 - - - - - - - - - - Sandford St Martin 117-2 batting second beat Banbury Veterans 115-6 by 4 wickets Sandford: 25 points Batting: Tom Goffe 26no, Kris Patel 25no, Chris Thompson 21. Bowling: Tom Goffe 2.5-25-2, Chris Thompson 3-0-25-1 Banbury Veterans 2 points Batting: Steve Beck 35, Ed Phillips 30, Ollie Murrey 17 Bowling: Both Sandford wicket Run out. - - - - - - - - - - Banbury 90-3 batting second beat Shipston-on-Stour 89-5 by 3 wickets Banbury 24 points Batting: Craig Lynes 25no, Jack Lambden 24no, Richard Simpson 23 Bowling: Richard Simpson 3-0-22-3, Liam Manley 3-0-25-1 Shipston 2 points Batting: Jack Murphy 20, Josh Bolderston 14 Bowling: Marcus Ireland 3-020-1, Nathan Reynolds 1-0-18-1 - - - - - - - - - - Cropredy 106-3 batting second beat Hook Norton 105-6 to by 3 wickets Cropredy 25 points Batting: Luke Cherry 25no, Joe Fox 24, Tony Vickers 12, Naveed 12 Bowling: Dave Basset 3-0-36-2, Luke Cherry 2-0-10-1, Naveed 2-0-28-1 Hook Norton 3 points Batting: Dan White 31, Adam Bennett 22, Adam Webb 20, Max Harris 17 Bowling: Adam Bennett 2-0-18-2, Adam Webb 2.2-0-18-1 TEAM Played Won Bonus Points Total Bat Bowl Hook Norton 5 4 12 12 104 Sandford St. Martin 5 4 11 13 104 Banbury Veterans 5 3 12 12 84 Shipston-on-Stour 5 3 12 10 82 Cropredy 5 2 10 10 60 Banbury 5 2 10 8 58 Broughton 5 1 7 11 38 Cropredy A 5 1 9 7 36

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