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Player Development Workshops - October
FEATURED POSTWe are delighted to let you know about our Player Development Workshops that Oxfordshire Cricket are running during the October half term, Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November. 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’s a School Holiday/Half-Term. Further information regarding Phase 1 of our pathway programme will be shared over the coming weeks prior to its commencement in November. We can confirm that Phase 1 will be run at no-charge to the participant. Please note that this mailing list is designed for Phase 1 of our pathway programme 2024/25, inclusive of automatically re-invited players and newly nominated. Workshop Programme We have scheduled a varied programme of workshops that includes skill-specific sessions, 1-1’s as well as a Girls only camp and a softball camp. All sessions, except for the Girls only camp, 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 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. 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. Sessions are delivered by our Pathway Manager, Women’s Head Coach, 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. MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER TO FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER Workshop Day Date Age group Pathway Time Venue Player Capacity - Max Workshop Player Charge Places Left Booking Link Batters - Skill Session Monday 28/10/24 Under 13 to 15 Boys & Girls 09:00-11:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 16 £25.00 2 Book Here Batters - Skill Session Under 10 & 12 Boys & Girls 11:15-13:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 16 £25.00 Full 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 13:30-14:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:15-15:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:00-15:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:45-16:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full 1 to 1's Tuesday 29/10/24 Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 09:00-09:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 1 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 09:45-10:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 10:30-11:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 11:15-12:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 12:00-12:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 13:15-14:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 2 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:00-14:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:45-15:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full Girls T20 World Cup Skills Wednesday 30/10/24 Under 10 to 13 Girls 09:00-16:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 20 £60.00 4 Book Here Seamers - Skill Session Thursday 31/10/24 Under 10 to 15 Boys & Girls 09:00-11:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 16 £25.00 Full Spinners/Keepers - Skill Session Under 10 to 15 Boys & Girls 11:15-13:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 8/8 £25.00 Spin - FULL Keep - 2 Book Here 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 13:30-14:15 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 14:15-15:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:00-15:45 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full 1 to 1's Under 10 to 18 Boys & Girls 15:45-16:30 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 4 £40.00 Full Half Term Camp (Non-Hardball) Friday 1/11/24 Under 8 to 13 Boys & Girls 09:00-16:00 Magdalen College School, OX4 1DZ 20 £60.00 13 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. 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. Girls T20 skills 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. Camp Day non hardball - Fun games throughout the day, suitable for hard ball or softball players looking to have some fun during half term. This camp will be non hardball. For both the Girls T20 skills day and the Camp Day (non hardball) there is an Early Bird Discount available, which can be used to get 10% off the cost of the course. You will need to enter the code EarlyBirdOct2024 in the relevant place on the booking form, this will automatically give you a 10% discount if you book on or before the 9th October. Age Group Eligibility 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 Under 9 - 1/9/2015 to 31/8/2016 Under 8 - 1/9/2016 to 31/8/2017 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].
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Team News - County Men at T20 Finals Day
FEATURED POSTOxfordshire Cricket are pleased to announce the squad that will represent the County at the National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) Twenty20 Competition Finals Day replay this coming Sunday 8th September 2024. The NCCA Board took the decision to replay the T20 Finals Day that was cancelled over the late May bank holiday, with all four teams returning to Chester Boughton Hall CC in the hope of concluding a winner of the competition for 2024. Oxfordshire have retained the majority of the squad that represented Oxfordshire at the original NCCA T20 Finals Day with Tom Davis and Seb Stuart-Reckling the only two absences. Pace Bowler, Tom Davis continues to be sidelined by an injury sustained in the Challengers fixture against Zimbabwe A in early August, and fellow Pace Bowler, Seb Stuart-Reckling is absent due to his commitments with Surrey CCC. Jonny Cater will lead the squad that welcomes back home-grown Sussex CCC professional players, Zach Lion-Cachet and Harrison Ward. Tom Hinley also returns to the team from his stint in the Metro Bank Competition with Worcestershire CCC and is the only non-qualifying player permitted out of a possible three. The eleven man squad totals 246 years in age, with the average age of the eight youngest just over 20. Oxfordshire have maintained a young team throughout the season and this continues into the NCCA T20 Finals this weekend with the eleven man squad totaling 246 years in age, with an average age of the eight youngest just over 20. Oxfordshire will take on Cumbria in the first semi-final at 10:00am, with Berkshire facing Staffordshire in the second Semi-Final at 1:00pm. The winners will contest the Final at 16:00pm The starting times of the 2nd game and Final may vary. If games finish sooner than expected, then the start time for the second game and Final may vary. The selected squad is subject to any changes between now and Sunday morning. Squad selection Jonny Cater - Birth (Oxfordshire) Prav Chahal - Age Group (Pathway) Joe Gordon - School (Education 13+, Oxford Brookes University) Jamie Harrison - School (Education 13+, Oxford Brookes University) Luke Hayes - Age Group (Pathway) Tom Hinley - Non-Qualifying (Worcestershire CCC) Zach Lion-Cachet - Age Group (Pathway and Sussex CCC) Hayden Rossouw - Club (Aston Rowant CC) George Tait - Age Group (Pathway) Harrison Ward - Age Group (Pathway and Sussex CCC) Henry Welch - Age Group (Pathway) Support Staff Rupert Evans (Head Coach) James Lamerton (Physical Performance Coach) Chris Cox (Scorer) Matthew Barnes (Performance Director) Dated - 6th September 2024
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Team News - Oxfordshire Men v Devon
FEATURED POSTOxfordshire Cricket are pleased to announce the thirteen man squad that will play Devon in the final round of the Durant National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) Championship this coming Sunday 18th to Tuesday 20th August 2024 at Banbury Cricket Club. There are three changes to the twelve-man squad that drew with neighbours Berkshire last weekend, with Luke Hayes and Dylan Driscoll added in place of Thomas Rex who misses out on selection. Luke and Dylan return for the final Championship fixture of the season having missed the last game to represent Sussex CCC Second XI against Gloucestershire. The thirteen man squad has an average age of just 21, including nine players who have transitioned into the Men's programme from the Oxfordshire Pathway. Former Radley College pupil, George O’Connor retains his place in the squad following his debut last time out. Oxfordshire will announce the starting eleven prior to the toss on Sunday morning and may release a player from the squad in the build up to the fixture. The selected squad subject to change between now and Sunday morning. Squad selection Pravdeep Chahal - Age Group (Pathway) Dylan Driscoll - Age Group (Pathway) Jamie Harrison - School (Education 13+, Oxford Brookes University) Luke Hayes - Age Group (Pathway) Eitan Litvin - School (Education 13+, Oxford Brookes University) Max Mannering - Age Group (Pathway) Luke Maslen - Age Group (Pathway) George O'Connor - School (Education 13+, Radley College) Hayden Rossouw - Club (Aston Rowant CC) Tristan Rossouw - Age Group (Pathway) Freddie Smith - Age Group (Pathway) George Tait - Age Group (Pathway) Henry Welch - Age Group (Pathway) Dated - 15th August 2024
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Arthur Hanson Joins Sussex Cricket Academy
25/10/2024Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to announce that sixteen year old left hand batter and left arm finger spin bowler, Arthur Hanson has been awarded a place on Sussex County Cricket Club’s Academy for 2024/2025. Arthur represented the Oxfordshire Boys Under 16, Boys Under 18s and Men’s 2nd XI in the 2024 season, amassing 688 runs at an average of 52.92 and taking 15 wickets at an average of 17.07. The majority of Arthur’s runs were made whilst playing up for the Boys Under 18s, scoring 519 runs at an average of 64.88 which included three centuries and one fifty from ten innings. Arthur began his journey with Oxfordshire in the Boys Under 12s Age Group, later receiving focused time investment as a selected player on the Boys Emerging Players Programme from 2021 and benefiting from the developmental opportunities of the dual registration system in place between the Oxfordshire Cricket and Sussex County Cricket Club partnership. Arthur will join fellow Oxfordshire player, Julian Laird on the Sussex Cricket Academy with the pair evidencing the success of the Oxfordshire Cricket talent development system in developing high-potential players who can transition into Academy cricket programmes. Sussex Cricket Academy graduate Dylan Driscoll has embarked on a trip to Australia to further accelerate his cricket career having finished school this year. The partnership between Oxfordshire Cricket and Sussex County Cricket Club continues to thrive, with home-grown professional cricketers James Coles, Zach Lion-Cachet and Harrison Ward all signing contract extensions with the First Class County during the summer. On the news of joining the Sussex Cricket Academy, Arthur Hanson said: “I was stoked to hear the news from Keith Greenfield that I had been selected for Sussex Academy for the 2024/25 season. The reality of it now is starting to sink in: yes, I couldn't have asked for more good news as this was the main goal from the previous season, but now I know that the hard work continues: understanding that I still need to improve in all my efforts as a cricketer. I would like to thank all my coaches in the Oxon Pathway since I moved to Oxfordshire for my u12 season. Since then, the EPP programme has been superb: I have received loads of support to improve in all aspects of the game especially from Matt, Alan, Rupert and recently James. They have all been brilliant, and I look forward immensely to continuing my journey with them over the following year. They've not only helped me to perform, but also helped me to become a better person as well. All of this allowed me to express myself not only playing for Sussex last year and this but also for Oxfordshire U18's in 2024, which were fantastic opportunities. I was pleased to make an impact with bat and ball which helped the team win games of cricket. Now, looking ahead to next year, I can't wait to start work with the Sussex Academy, especially Keith and Phil Hudson. A big thank you to them for giving me this opportunity.” Keith Greenfield - Director of Pathways and Cricket Partnerships at Sussex Cricket said: “We welcome Arthur into our Academy intake for the coming year, three hundreds in last summer's u18 multi day championship for Oxfordshire was an outstanding effort. He now follows in the footsteps of James Coles, Harrison Ward, and Zach Lion-Cachet who have all gone on to get pro contracts with us and he joins Julian Laird who is currently in our Academy. We look forward to working with Arthur to fulfil his potential with both bat and ball.” Oxfordshire and Sussex Coach and Magdalen College School Cricket Professional, Alan Duncan said: “Arthur has worked extremely hard since his involvement at an early age in the Oxfordshire Pathway and Sussex/Oxfordshire EPP programme and this showed with his performances over the summer. Arthur is now hopefully on the road to achieve his goal of playing professional cricket and follow in the footsteps of past Oxfordshire cricketers which have been named in this article already with his selection into the Sussex academy this winter. I would like to wish Arthur all the best and congratulations on the next chapter in his cricketing journey” Matthew Barnes – Performance Director at Oxfordshire Cricket said: “We are really pleased that Arthur will be making the transition from our Emerging Players Programme into the Sussex Cricket Academy with our first class partners, Sussex County Cricket Club. Arthur has been rewarded with selection on to the Sussex Cricket Academy in recognition of his performances within County Age Group Cricket and his future potential within the game. I am certain that Arthur and his family will be proud of his Academy selection and he now has a wonderful opportunity to accelerate his potential. Arthur has been within our talent development system since eleven years of age and his inclusion on the Sussex Academy cohort will provide him with further development opportunities to accelerate his progression and the support to aid his aspiration of establishing a career within professional cricket. On behalf of everyone at Oxfordshire Cricket, I take the opportunity to wish him the best of luck with the next step in his development journey.”
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John Martin Obituary
14/10/2024The former Oxfordshire county cricketer John Martin died on 6 July this year aged 82. A fast medium bowler, he took 45 wickets in 17 matches for the county between 1959 and 1961 at an average of 23.98. His best figures were 6-19 in the victory over Dorset at the Oxford Sports Club ground in 1961. Educated at Magdalen College School he went on to Oxford University where he won cricket blues in 1962, 1963, and 1965, captaining the side in his final year. In 38 first class matches for the University he took 90 wickets at an average of 28.57, with a career best of 7-26 against Derbyshire in 1964. Over the winter of 1965-66 John went on the MCC tour to South America. In 1961 Oxfordshire played Somerset 2nd XI in the Minor Counties Challenge match. Taking 4-52 in Somerset’s first innings, he impressed the opposition enough to be invited to play for them. Although he only made 2 first class appearances for Somerset he played many matches for their 2nd XI over the next few seasons, turning out when the University term had finished. John was also a very talented hockey player, representing Oxfordshire and Middlesex, and winning 30 caps for Wales. He had a long career as a schoolmaster, joining the staff of Wellington College in 1966 and retiring as Deputy Head in 2002. His colleague Chis Potter summarised John’s teaching career ‘In every area, John was able to bring a calming, common sense, dry, pungent wit, good humour, a wealth of experience and a balanced professionalism’. The former Oxfordshire captain Mike Nurton recalls ‘John Martin (or JD as he was affectionately known) was another talented sportsman from the Magdalen College conveyor belt of the early 1960s. John represented Oxfordshire Colts and played in the county side in 1961 when Oxfordshire challenged Somerset 2nd XI for the Minor Counties Championship. My introduction to John was in school matches and playing for Berkshire Bantams against Oxfordshire Colts and when he played for Cowley St John against Oxford City CC. He gave me some valuable advice when I entered the teaching profession and was always a genial host after school matches against Wellington College where he retired as Senior Master. An interesting statistic is that his highest score in first class cricket was 14, which is surprising for such a talented Hockey player!’ Another former Oxfordshire contemporary, Robin Winstone, remembers John as a self-made player who was a great listener, picking the brains of those two legendary bowlers Joe Banton and David Laitt. He also recalled John playing at Lord’s for the English Schools Cricket Association against the Public Schools.
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Vipers Academy and EPP selections 2024/25
11/10/2024Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to announce that 17 year old batting all rounder Aimee Diab has been awarded a place on the Vipers Academy for 2024/25. Aimee, who has played for Oxfordshire at every age group from Under 11s to Under 18s, follows in the footsteps of Abi Norgrove who was selected on the Vipers Academy in 2021 and represented England Under 19s in 2024. Sam Arthurs, Pathway Manager at Oxfordshire Cricket said: “Aimee has demonstrated her ability with both bat and ball for Oxfordshire over a long period of time having first represented Oxfordshire at the Under 11 age group. We are really pleased that Aimee will now be making the transition into the Vipers Academy. I am sure that Aimee and her family will be extremely proud of her Academy selection, which provides her with a fantastic opportunity to accelerate her potential toward the Professional game. Whilst Aimee will continue to represent Oxfordshire, on behalf of everyone at Oxfordshire Cricket I wish her the best of luck with the next step in her developmental journey”. Ian Cox, Senior Regional Talent Manager at the Vipers said: “Having spent 2 years as part of our Regional EPP Aimee has shown she is now ready to progress. Aimee has worked incredibly hard and shown a real desire to develop and we are very excited to continue that development with the enhanced support Aimee will receive from the Academy programme.” Aimee Diab said: “I am extremely excited and totally thrilled to have been selected into the Vipers Academy Squad, it looks like this is going to be an exciting season. Not only am I thankful to have been given the opportunity to compete at such a high level but I am also very much looking forward to the season ahead.” Emerging Players Programme - Selections In addition to Aimee’s Academy selection, we are equally delighted to announce that four Oxfordshire players have been selected onto the Vipers Emerging Players Programme (EPP) for 2024/25. The Vipers EPP looks to influence and improve young players of high potential just below Academy level, typically serving select pathway players within the 13 to 18 age bracket. Three players, Niamh Rogan, Rabiya Dogar and Katie Waugh have been retained from 2023/24 whilst one player, Suri Shah, has been newly selected. Sam Arthurs, Pathway Manager at Oxfordshire Cricket said: “On behalf of everyone at Oxfordshire Cricket I would like to congratulate Niamh, Rabiya, Katie and Suri on their selection within the Vipers Emerging Players Programme. All four players have worked hard in 2023/24 whilst representing Oxfordshire at the Under 15 and/or Under 18 age groups as well as representing the Oxfordshire Women’s side. I know first hand the time and effort that all four players put into their Cricket, and I am sure that themselves and their families are proud of their achievements to date. I am equally sure that all four players will be striving to follow in Aimee’s footsteps and will be continuing to work hard seeking Academy selection over the years to come. Everyone at Oxfordshire Cricket looks forward to supporting their development over the months and years ahead.” Beth Morgan, Regional Talent Manager at the Vipers said: “We are delighted to welcome all 4 players onto our Vipers EPP programme for 2024/25. This will be Suri’s first year on the programme after impressing throughout our observation process. She will join Niamh, Rabiya and Katie who have all deservedly retained their place on the programme after making significant progress over the last 12 months. The standard of cricket across our observations this year has been higher than ever before which reflects all the hard work players and staff are putting in across all our county pathways. We are all thoroughly looking forward to working with this exciting cohort of players in the months to come.”
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Player Development Workshops, Vipers Academy and EPP Selections, Cricket Collective Awards Roundup, Coles Awarded County Cap, and more... -
Vipers Academy and EPP Selections, Player Development Workshops, Cricket Collective Awards Roundup, Coles Awarded County Cap, and more... -
🔈Oxfordshire Cricket are delighted to announce that Aimee Diab has been awarded a place on the Vipers Academy 👏
In addition, we are delighted to announce that Niamh Rogan, Rabiya Dogar, Katie Waugh & Suri Shah have been selected onto the Vipers EPP 🏏
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Congratulations to Oxfordshire's Abi Norgrove 👏