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Oxfordshire’s Young Leaders Honoured at Future Leaders Academy Awards 2025
FEATURED POSTThe next generation of leaders were recognised last night at the Future Leaders Awards 2025, with young people from across Oxfordshire celebrated for their outstanding commitment to leadership, volunteering, and community impact. In its first year, the programme attracted 187 sign-ups, with more than 140 young people actively engaged in workshops, training, and volunteering opportunities. From this group, 89 participants successfully completed the full course, earning Bronze, Silver, Gold and Special Recognition Awards. Collectively, participants contributed an impressive 1,999 hours of volunteering across 43 cricket clubs and 58 schools, while also undertaking extensive training in key areas including: 123 completed coaching, first aid, and safeguarding training 123 qualified in umpiring and scoring 117 completed online safeguarding training 44 trained in grounds management 55 studied nutrition in sport 50 explored psychology and leadership traits 18 developed skills in marketinghttps://youtu.be/NdJV2xFp2e4?si=K5rdHy-UqxifMP16Assessors praised both individual transformation and community impact. One commented: “The journey from a shy, uncertain beginner to a confident and contributive coach demonstrates true commitment to personal growth.” Another added: “Their energetic and fun-filled approach created a positive environment that not only developed skills but also fostered a lifelong love for the game.” Among those recognised were Ellen and Imi of Cropredy Cricket Club, who have made history by coaching and supporting the launch of the club’s first-ever Women’s Team. At just 13 and 14 years old, they have inspired women new to cricket with patience, kindness, and expertise – building confidence, breaking barriers, and showing that cricket is truly a game for everyone. Their leadership has ensured that Cropredy will reach its centenary with a women’s team firmly established, a milestone achievement that reflects both their vision and dedication. Nick Pinhol, Managing Director at Oxfordshire Cricket, said: “The Future Leaders Academy Awards showcase the incredible passion, dedication, and potential of young people across Oxfordshire. Their contribution to clubs, schools, and the wider community is invaluable, and it is inspiring to see them grow into confident, capable leaders. These awards highlight not just their achievements today, but the bright future they represent for sport and community leadership in our county.” The Future Leaders Awards shine a spotlight on the vital role of youth leadership in strengthening communities, developing sport, and inspiring the next generation.
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October 2025 Special General Meeting
FEATURED POSTSpecial General Meeting 2025 Venue:- Leonardo Royal HotelDear All, I hope you are well. In accordance with standard practice, notice is hereby given for a Special General Meeting to be held on Monday 6th of October. Full details are attached to this email. Full details are attached Please CLICK HERE to confirm your attendance New Articles - CLICK HEREProxy Form - CLICK HERENotice of Special General Meeting - CLICK HERE
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Vacancy: Director of Development and Commercial Partnerships
FEATURED POSTOxfordshire Cricket is looking for an ambitious and strategic fundraising leader to help us grow the game and deepen our impact across local communities.As Director of Development and Commercial Partnerships, you’ll lead on generating sustainable income through philanthropy, grant funding, and commercial partnerships. This is your opportunity to shape the future of cricket in Oxfordshire and play a key role in making the sport truly open to all.Location: Flexible within OxfordshireSalary: £45,000 to £50,000 full time or part time depending on the preferred candidate with expenses and a bonus scheme to be agreedContract: 2-year Fixed Term (with potential to extend subject to funding)Hours: Full Time or Part Time depending on the preferred candidate Deadline to Apply: 17:00 on 27th of August 2025Interviews: Interviews will be held on the week beginning 8th or 15th of September 2025What You’ll Do:Develop and implement a dynamic fundraising and partnerships strategy Build and nurture relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and trusts/foundations Lead successful funding bids and sponsorship proposals Represent Oxfordshire Cricket at key events, raising awareness and impact Collaborate closely with coaches and programme leads to align funding with needs Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and data protection standards What We’re Looking For:Proven experience in fundraising, income generation, or partnership development A track record of securing high-value donations or sponsorships Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Strategic thinking, initiative, and ability to work independently High organisational skills and attention to detail Commitment to inclusion and the community power of sport Bonus If You Also Have:Knowledge of the UK fundraising landscape Experience in sport, education, youth or community development Familiarity with Oxfordshire’s communities or business sector Why Join Us?Be part of a purpose-driven organisation with a strong local and national legacy Lead a key area of strategic growth and community impact Work in a flexible, people-first environment How to Apply: Oxfordshire Cricket are committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and all positions are subject to a safer recruitment process. Individuals must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom and only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to interview. Download and complete the Safer Recruitment Application Form, and email it to Nick Pinhol at [email protected] by 17:00 on 1st of September 2025Find out moreOxfordshire-Cricket-Safer-Recruitment-Application-FormDirector of Development and Commercial Partnerships- Oxfordshire Cricket Role Pack
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Free Hit Podcast - Opportunities
03/10/2025Exciting Opportunity – Oxfordshire Cricket’s Free Hit Podcast We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us on the Free Hit Podcast – either as a guest or even as a co-host!This is a great chance to:✅ Share your cricketing stories and experiences✅ Help us showcase the amazing people across Oxfordshire cricket✅ Be part of some fun, insightful conversations about the game we all loveWhether you’re a player, coach, umpire, volunteer, or simply passionate about cricket in Oxfordshire, we’d love to hear from you.If you’re interested, please get in touch with Nick Pinhol at [email protected] or Tariq Rahim at [email protected]’s keep growing the cricketing community together!
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2025 Grassroots Awards Roundup
03/10/2025On Sunday 28th September 2025 we welcomed over sixty nominees to the 2025 Grassroots Awards Ceremony held at St Edward’s School. The grassroots awards are an important part of the annual awards and finals day in which we come together to reward, recognise and celebrate the year's success, and the tremendous amount of time and effort that volunteers throughout the county dedicated to growing and supporting the game in Oxfordshire. This year we have seen a high number of nominations with over 60 people nominated from across Oxfordshire. It has been fantastic to read all the nominations and hear about the excellent work that goes into clubs and communities in the county. Volunteers are the heart and soul of community sport. Without you, cricket and sport would not be what it is, so thank you for the countless amount of time, effort and dedication that you give to the sport that we love. 2025 Grassroot Awards Winners Metro Bank Champion Of Girls Cricket Awards Steve Shaw - Thame CC Richard McNeill - Goring-On-Thames CC Chloe Westbury - Charlbury CC Volunteer Grounds Team Of The Year Awards Jamie King - Swinbrook CC James O’Driscoll - Swinbrook CC Jonathan Warner - Kingston Bagpuize CC Simon Bull - Cropredy CC Steve Watts - Cropredy CC David Cherry - Cropredy CC Unsung Hero Awards David Goodfellow - Oxford & Bletchingdon Nondescripts CC Tom Eaton - Charlbury CC Ashad Ali - Horspath CC / Oxford University Club CC Nigel Tustian - Cropredy CC Chloe Westbury - Charlbury CC Paul Wright - Goring-On-Thames CC Steve Lewis - Kingston Bagpuize CC Matt Miller - Banbury CC Andy Howe - Sunningwell CC Tony Gardner - Minster Lovell CC James Coleman - Cropredy CC Michael Tompkins - Chipping Norton CC Gary Chesher - Chipping Norton CC Roger Huxford - Chipping Norton CC Rob Bradford - Chipping Norton CC Richard Main - Chipping Norton CC Outstanding Services To Coaching Awards Lizzie Combe - Combe CC Richard Tilley - Witney Mills CC Tim Coggins - Cropredy CC Tina Surch - Great Rissington CC Jim McGeown - Chipping Norton CC Coach Of The Year Awards Sam Monk - Eynsham CC Toby Ricks - Kingston Bagpuize CC Martin Waugh - Sunningwell CC Andy Claydon - Sunningwell CC Ashad Ali - Horspath CC Tim Coggins - Cropredy CC Luke Cherry - Cropredy CC Chris Plumbe - Cropredy CC Tim Ward - Didcot CC David Wallom - Stanton Harcourt CC Charith Karawita - Chipping Norton CC Inspired To Play Awards Ashad Ali - Horspath CC / Oxford University Club CC Caroline Walton - Kingston Bagpuize CC Chris Jones - Minster Lovell CC John Manning - Minster Lovell CC Safe Hands Awards Ashad Ali - Oxford University Club CC Leanne Plumbe - Cropredy CC Young Coach Of The Year Charlotte Hopkins - Kingston Bagpuize CC Luke Williams - Cropredy CC Josh Tustian - Cropredy CC Activator Of The Year Awards Amith Premkumar - Abingdon Vale CC David Greenaway - Abingdon Vale CC Joe Hersey - Chinnor CC Tamsyn King - Cropredy CC Daniel Webb - Stanton Harcourt CC Lifetime Achiever Awards David Binningsley - Abingdon Vale CC Peter Cooling - Cropredy CC John Surch - Great Rissington CC Robert Graham - Stanton Harcourt CC Russell Collins - Chipping Norton CC
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2025 Pathway Awards Ceremony
03/10/2025On Sunday 28th September 2025 we had the privilege of welcoming our players, parents, guardians and carers, extended family members, employees and guests to the Pathway Awards Ceremony held in the Olivier Hall at St Edward’s School in order to celebrate and draw closure to the 2025 season.The Pathway Awards Ceremony is a key date in the pathway programme in which we come together to reward, recognise and celebrate individual achievement and team success. Before presenting the awards we expressed our gratitude to everyone who contributed to a successful and memorable year. Our presenter, Sam Keir, took the opportunity to welcome and introduce our special guests, including two time World Cup and Ashes Winner, Beth Morgan, who is currently Head of Regional Emerging Player’s Programmes with the Hampshire/Southern Vipers, as the prize giver and Brian Clarke from Kidz in Focus to capture photos of our Award winners. We were delighted to welcome over 400 people to the ceremony, first looking back fondly on the 2025 season with a short video capturing special moments from the year. We thank our parents, guardians, carers and employees for sharing their special moments of the year, and Tariq Rahim for his integral role in putting the video together. A printed Awards Ceremony booklet was again made available, along with an online version accessible HERE to share a brief summary of the season from each of our pathway age groups and we hope that you have the chance to digest the series of reports at your leisure. The Awards Ceremony recognised, and rewarded the performances and achievements of individuals and teams by presenting the following awards;Individual PerformanceIndividual RecognitionTeam PerformanceBatter of the YearBowler of the YearDisability AwardPlayers' PlayerPlayer of YearFelix Byam Shaw AwardFurther information on Award winners across each of the categories for 2025 can be found below.Individual PerformanceIntroduced in 2018, the performance awards recognise successful individual performance and were awarded to players for their performances within the final squads in 2025. Within the Under 13’s and below, individual performance awards were presented to players who scored fifty or more, or who took more than four wickets in an innings. Within the Under 14s and above, individual performance awards were presented to players who scored a hundred or more, or who took more than five wickets in an innings. The individual performance were presented to the following players;INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE AWARDSPLAYER NAMEPERFORMANCEAadi Kulkarni4-16 v ThunderFenwick Partridge-Brown52* v Jaguars53* v EaglesFrank Irvine4-11 v Tigers4-9 v LightningAhmed Mukhtar5-19 v JaguarsAlbie de Winton5-16 v TigersAryan Gupta4-2 v ThunderBeau Richards4-20 v EaglesCaleb Gregory4-11 v ThunderCharlie Lamb5-25 v ScorpionsFreddie Postlethwaite4-4 v ScorpionsHarnoor Singh4-23 v EaglesHarry Rowland-Clark60* v HornetsMax Basset4-25 v JaguarsNoah Avery4-15 v TigersXander Mudd58* v HornetsMarvin Patel61* v Jaguars59 v EaglesYusuf Islam4-44 v TigersIsabelle Tate-Davis69* v DynamosMarnie Stephens50* v WizardsMary McFarlane4-5 v TitansOlivia Shaw51* v TitansSylvie Fooks4-4 v SpartansAlex Jewell4-1 v SuperchargersAlistair Bell52* v LightningFreddie Whitfield50 v Phoenix4-9 v SuperchargersFelix Green71* v SuperchargersFreddie Fowler54 v Superchargers61 v Superchargers84 v LightningHenry Manwaring93 v LightningHuw Duncan67 v SuperchargersJack Wale4-17 v SuperchargersJacob Rowland50* v LightningJames Acton53 v PhoenixMustafa Shah52 v Phoenix67 v InvinciblesOscar Campbell62 v InvinciblesRobbie Robinson50* v SuperchargersSonny McGeown50 v LightningSuleiman Ayyaz57 v InvinciblesTrystan Davies4-13 v LightningWilliam Bedford63 v Superchargers55 v Invincibles4-24 v InvinciblesZachary Green67 v InvinciblesAudrey Feddersen74* v HurricanesEsme Bell4-11 v Buckinghamshire56* v HurricanesHebe Kingsbury50* v TornadoesIshi Gummadelli50* v HurricanesNerys Garrod53* v SussexAaron Payten58* v MCCF Oxford Hub 14sAlby Duncan4-12 v MCCF Oxford Hub 14sAlfie Lewis53* v Buzzards4-19 v BuzzardsFreddie Fowler67* v EaglesHaniel Paul4-17 v EaglesHarry Sedgwick4-13 v BerkshireJethro Kock125* v Worcestershire51* v EaglesKaian Eaton50 v Berkshire52 v BuzzardsLewis Yeung75* v EaglesOtto Bisson78 v BuzzardsSam Robinson4-28 v GloucestershireSiddant Nirmal101* v MCCF Oxford Hub 14sTony Garner52 v MCCF Oxford Hub 14sWill Logan51 v Buckinghamshire50 v Somerset52 v SussexZach Rayner55* v Berkshire53 v BuzzardsAkshara Akkiraju53* v St Edwards SchoolCharlie Cleevely59* v Magdalen College SchoolChloe Tappin5-6 v St Helen & St Katherine SchoolEloise Garrod52* v St Helen & St Katharine SchoolKaian Eaton70* v The Ace ProgrammeKingsley McGeown7-3 v St Edwards SchoolSuleiman Ayyaz55* v Cothill House School57* v Magdalen College SchoolRabiya Dogar100* v MCCF Regional Hub 14sAysha Monk5-38 v WiltshireHector Gray131 v ShropshireGeorge Logan107* v SomersetSebastian Grocutt6-27 & 5-43 - 2 day InternalBarnaby Harrison5-32 v LeicestershireAdrian Hector110 v StaffordshireDexter Ainley5-116 v StaffordshireNikhil Nair111* v Buckinghamshire100 v Cheshire5-56 v BuckinghamshireEthan Barksfield105 v BerkshireMax Bolam132 v St Edwards SchoolSamora Leslie5-60 v Cheshire5-83 v BerkshireIndividual RecognitionIntroduced in 2024 in order to recognise an individual's selection, with players receiving a round of applause from the audience for;Recognition for selection within teams beyond the pathway during the season.Recognition for selection onto an academy or first-class county programmeCategoryYearRecognitionWomen’s First Team Selection2025Aimee Diab, Niamh Rogan, Rabiya Dogar, Honor Murray, Katie Waugh, Felicity Rae-Welsh and Mim AldredMen’s First Team Selection2025Julian Laird, Henry Welch and Arthur HansonAcademy Selection2025Mim Aldred (The Blaze/Nottinghamshire), Aimee Diab (Vipers), Julian Laird, Alife Smethurst and Arthur Hanson (Sussex CCC)ECB Regional Cricket2025Evan Cowley (Bunbury Festival)Team PerformanceThe following team performances received recognition and applause from the audience to recognise outstanding team success in 2025. INTRA-COUNTY AGE GROUP TEAM PERFORMANCE RECOGNITIONAGE GROUPLEAGUE WINNERSBoys Under 11ScorpionsGirls Under 12DynamosBoys Under 12PhoenixBatter of the YearIntroduced in 2021, the batter of the year award was presented to the leading run scorer from across the Age Group and/or, a player who has made match winning or game influencing performances and/or a player who has statistically performed above, or significantly above their peers relative to the number of games they have played. The Batter of the Year awards were presented to the following players who were deserving recipients in 2025; Batter of the YearTeamYearAwardNameBoys Under 112025Batter of the YearFenwick Partridge-BrownGirls Under 122025Batter of the YearTia ReadBoys Under 122025Batter of the YearFreddie FowlerGirls Under 132025Batter of the YearIshi GummadelliBoys Under 132025Batter of the YearWill LoganBoys Under 142025Batter of the YearCasper GreenGirls Under 152025Batter of the YearNiamh RoganBoys Under 152025Batter of the YearGeorge LoganBoys Under 162025Batter of the YearIbrahim ZahidGirls Under 182025Batter of the YearKatie WaughBoys Under 182025Batter of the YearHarrison MarnerBowler of the YearIntroduced in 2021, the bowler of the year award was presented to the leading wicket taker from across the Age Group and/or, a player who has made match winning or game influencing performances and/or a player who has statistically performed above, or significantly above their peers relative to the number of games they have played. The Bowler of the Year awards were presented to the following players who were deserving recipients in 2025; Bowler of the YearTeamYearAwardNameBoys Under 112025Bowler of the YearKingsley McGeownGirls Under 122025Bowler of the YearSylvie FooksBoys Under 122025Bowler of the YearWill BedfordGirls Under 132025Bowler of the YearEloise GarrodBoys Under 132025Bowler of the YearEthan de SavoyeBoys Under 142025Bowler of the YearAdditya NairGirls Under 152025Bowler of the YearRabiya DogarBoys Under 152025Bowler of the YearSam GreensladeBoys Under 162025Bowler of the YearSam HicksGirls Under 182025Bowler of the YearNicole HarperBoys Under 182025Bowler of the YearDexter AinleyDisability AwardThe Oxfordshire Disability Cricketer of the Year Award was introduced in 2018 and has been presented annually since to recognise an individual for their performances and contribution to the disability cricket programme and/or an individual's connection with, and support of their peers. This year the disability award was accompanied by the addition of an annual cup that recipients will keep for 12 months. The Disability Award was presented to the deserving recipient in 2025; AwardYearNameDisability Award2025Thomas FouldsPlayers’ PlayerIntroduced for the first time in 2018, the players’ player of the year award is presented to the player who, as voted by their peers, is deemed as the most deserving for their performances or contributions on or off the field. This award may be presented to the player who has scored runs or taken wickets, an individual who has contributed to the team, or a teammate who players’ enjoyed playing with throughout this season. The Players’ Player of the Year awards were presented to the following players who were deserving recipients as recognised by their peers from within their teams;Players' PlayerTeamYearAwardNameBoys Under 11 - Hornets2025Players' PlayerAnvay ChandrawaleBoys Under 11 - Jaguars2025Players' PlayerHarnoor SinghBoys Under 11 - Scorpions2025Players' PlayerArthur FloydBoys Under 11 - Tigers2025Players' PlayerHarry Rowland-ClarkGirls Under 12 - Dynamos2025Players' PlayerErin de Rauville RidgwayGirls Under 12 - Spartans2025Players' PlayerSaee ChatapGirls Under 12 - Titans2025Players' PlayerAllegra SmithGirls Under 12 - Wizards2025Players' PlayerTia ReadBoys Under 12 - Invincibles2025Players' PlayerSonny McGeownBoys Under 12 - Lightning2025Players' PlayerAlistair BellBoys Under 12 - Phoenix2025Players' PlayerWill BedfordBoys Under 12 - Superchargers2025Players' PlayerSuleiman AyyazGirls Under 132025Players' PlayerIshi GummadelliGirls Under 13 - Development 'A'2025Players' PlayerRuby WilkieGirls Under 13 - Development 'B'2025Players' PlayerPiper ReyBoys Under 132025Players' PlayerOllie CroninBoys Under 13 - Development 'A'2025Players' PlayerJoshua LoweBoys Under 13 - Development 'B'2025Players' PlayerSiddhant NirmalBoys Under 142025Players' PlayerGus FloydGirls Under 152025Players' PlayerOlivia ThreshBoys Under 152025Players' PlayerGeorge LoganBoys Under 162025Players' PlayerSam HicksGirls Under 182025Players' PlayerKatie WaughBoys Under 182025Players' PlayerNikhil NairPlayer of the YearA long standing award which is accompanied by the presentation of an annual shield of prior winners that players can keep for 12 months. The Player of the Year award is presented to the outstanding performer from the age group and/or, a player whose performances have been above or significantly above their peer group and/or, the most impactful player or an individual who has contributed across multiple disciplines with the bat, ball, in the field or in a leadership capacity. The Player of the Year awards were presented to the following players who were deserving recipients in 2025; Player of the YearTeamYearAwardNameBoys Under 112025Player of the YearMarvin PatelGirls Under 122025Player of the YearClara CoxBoys Under 122025Player of the YearSuleiman AyyazGirls Under 132025Player of the YearAudrey FeddersenBoys Under 132025Player of the YearOllie CroninBoys Under 142025Player of the YearGus FloydGirls Under 152025Player of the YearNiamh RoganBoys Under 152025Player of the YearGeorge LoganBoys Under 162025Player of the YearSam HicksGirls Under 182025Player of the YearKatie WaughBoys Under 182025Player of the YearNikhil NairThe Felix Byam Shaw AwardThis award is presented in memory of Felix Byam Shaw who tragically passed away from meningitis whilst on holiday in France in 2014. Felix was the Oxfordshire Under 14’s captain at the time of his passing, and his death shocked, and saddened Oxfordshire Cricket.In his memory, the Felix Byam Shaw Award was formed with the family donating a magnificent trophy to be awarded annually to a player nominated from the pathway, who displayed similar traits to Felix. The Felix Byam Shaw Award recognises selflessness and the desire to succeed or to help others to succeed and is presented to a player from within the pathway. The annual presentation of the award remembers Felix, with the trophy honouring his legacy and keeping him as a part of the Oxfordshire cricket family, despite his tragic passing.The Felix Byam Shaw Award was presented by Kieren Bushnell and Neil Pickup. The deserving winner was decided by Jane Byam Shaw and presented to Rowan Lines. You can find out more about The Felix Project, inspired by Felix, which believes in a vision of London where no-one goes hungry and good food is never wasted HERE.AwardYearNameNominee/WinnerFelix Byam Shaw2025Rowan LinesWinnerPhotographsInstructions for accessing photographs of award winners taken by Brian Clarke from Kidz in Focus were shared on the day. If you have misplaced instructions, please get in touch with Sam Arthurs ([email protected]). ConclusionOn behalf of everyone at Oxfordshire Cricket we thank everyone who attended the pathway award ceremony and once again congratulate all of the deserving award winners for 2025. With the season concluded, we hope that you are able to recount special moments from the year and that you have enjoyed the game we love to the fullest, either as a player competing in an Oxfordshire shirt, or as supporting parent, family member, coach or spectator from the boundary. We thank all of the players, their families, our employees and the wider cricketing community for their contribution to the season of 2025. We hope that the Pathway Awards Ceremony was an enjoyable experience and that has inspired everyone to achieve more success within the game during 2026.We look forward to seeing you all again soon.Article by Sam Arthurs (Pathway Manager)
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