We are delighted to let you know about the upcoming Player Development Workshops that we are running from the 19th April to the 22nd April at The Oxford Academy. 

We have scheduled a varied programme of workshops for players that target specific disciplines or themes within the game. All sessions are available for both Boys and Girls. Please see below for a timetable of the events, along with the booking links for each. 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.

Workshop Programme

This Easter’s workshop content has been designed considering the current time point, in relation to the outdoor season. Because of this, you will find below an explanation of what will be delivered in each workshop. Every workshop is delivered by our Pathway Coaches at a 1:4 Coach:Player ratio, with the exception of the 100 ball competition. 

100 Ball Competition – this 3 hour workshop will allow players the opportunity to play three 100 ball games in an indoor environment. Each game will be played as, a maximum of, 9 a-side to promote involvement. Rules will also be adapted to fit the indoor environment and allow players equal opportunities to bat and bowl. 

The Keepers – with Nick Wilton – we are very excited to offer all Wicket-Keepers the opportunity to be coached by Nick Wilton, former first-class cricketer who now works with both Sussex Academy and the Oxfordshire and Sussex Emerging Players Programme; as well being a private coach to professional keepers. 

Nick will be leading 2 hour specialist wicket-keeping sessions, which will be accessible to a wide range of age-groups. 

The All-Rounders – these 2 hour workshops will provide players the opportunity to develop batting, as well as one of; spin bowling, seam bowling or fielding. The workshop will be designed to allow for individual specialist skill development in both disciplines, as well as an element of game representative competition. 

The Batters – our batting workshops offer players the opportunity to practice the fundamentals of the game in a supportive and challenging environment, with the use of bowling machines and representative practice. 

The workshops are specifically designed for Representative, Club or School players who have or currently play hard ball cricket and will be led by the Performance team, alongside other coaches who work across our Pathway or Emerging player programmes.

For some players, there will be a clash with our Pathway Phase 3b activity. In this instance, Pathway activity should be prioritised ahead of Player Development Workshops. 

Age Group Eligibility

Players MUST be born within the age group category.

Booking Information

Please note that spaces will be limited to a maximum 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. In the event that the maximum is exceeded, we will cancel those bookings which surpass the workshop capacity. 

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 please do not hesitate to contact Sam Arthurs at [email protected].