We 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.

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.

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].