We are delighted to let you know about our Player Development Workshops that Oxfordshire Cricket are running during the Easter break, Tuesday 2nd April to Friday 5th April.

We have scheduled a varied programme of workshops that targets a blend of specific discipline, a game theme, the opportunity for indoor match-play as well as 1-1 sessions. Every session is available for 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.

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.

For further information on our Player Development Workshops which we run throughout the year, watch this short video. 

Workshop Programme

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.

The Batters – a batting only workshop, which will cover various themes within batting including; playing swing bowling, scoring off the back foot and facing spin.

The Seamers – 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.

The Keepers – a workshop specifically catering for wicket-keepers. Looking to develop each keeper’s technical, tactical and physical ability.

The Spinners – a workshop focusing on supporting players who bowl spin. The session will look to develop each spinner’s technical, tactical and physical ability.

T20 Skills Camp – a varied day long camp exploring the batting, bowling and fielding skills associated with shorter format cricket. Sessions offer opportunities to practise specific skills, as well as compete against your peers in game-play either in an indoor game style or within the nets.

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. 

Indoor Games – this session will utilise the indoor space to run some indoor games for players to practice in game realistic environments in preparation for the outdoor season. Players who sign on will be split into two teams, who will compete against each other across the 3 hour session. Rules will be adapted throughout to maximise the player experience.

All of the workshops are specifically designed for Representative, Club or School players who have or currently play hard ball cricket. Sessions will be led by the Performance team, alongside other coaches who work across our Pathway or Emerging Player Programmes.

Player Development Workshops will use a hard ball 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.

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 Pathway Manager, Sam Arthurs on [email protected] or Performance Coordinator, Alex Westbury on [email protected].