Clubs can enter ECB Vitality U13 & U15 competitions for 2026
Entries are now open for the 2026 ECB Vitality U13 and U15 Club competitions.
Entries are now open for the 2026 ECB Vitality U13 and U15 Club competitions.
Cricket clubs in Shropshire can now register their All Stars and Dynamos sessions with the ECB ahead of the opening of bookings next month.
Clubs should log in to their Clubspark account with the details of their programmes for this Summer – you never know, you might even help inspire a future England star.
Cricket Shropshire’s Early Engagement Programme Manager Darrell Corfield said: “Could I please ask you all to start completing your Club Checklists which have all have now been reset.
“Congratulations to those who have already done so!
“There is a link below to a video that shows you how to do this if you are unfamiliar. This link also leads to the Zenhelp desk which also has many other useful ‘how to’ guides.”
Darrell added: “Whilst you are doing your Checklists can I also ask you to set up your courses for this Summer.
“The link below shows you how to do this if you are not familiar with the process. The earliest start date the ECB promise to have you participants their kit by is May 8.”
The Club Priority Window opens will run from March 1-12 where clubs can promote their sessions to youngsters who attended last Summer.
The national Priority Window will then run from March 12-18 with the National launch of the programmes on March 19.
Courses are due to run from May 8 – the ECB won’t commit to having all kit to participants prior to this date
New Activators
Cricket Shropshire is running a course for all new activators at Wrekin College on Thursday 23rd April – existing activators are also welcome to attend.
To register please follow the button below.
For further information on National Programmes in Shropshire please contact, Darrell Corfield directly via darrell.corfield@cricketshropshire.co.uk
Forget the rain – the cricket season is fast approaching and we’ve now finalised the fixtures for this Summer’s edition of the Furrows East Shropshire Evening League.
Cricket Shropshire grounds partner Agrovista drawn up an advice sheet for clubs as guidance for maintaining their playing surfaces.
We’ve had a great response to our Scoring Workshops arranged in conjunction with the Shropshire Association of Cricket Officials (SACO) ahead of the 2026 season.
Calling all potential scorers at clubs in Shropshire – the ECB’s new online Scoring Course is now live.
Free to access, the course has been designed in conjunction with the Association of Cricket Officials Scoring Sub-Committee and provides all the skills and knowledge for scorers to enter the ECB Scoring Pathway.
Individuals completing the ECB Scoring Course will also receive an offer to join the ECB ACO as a Complimentary Member for the 2026 season.
Booking for the course can be made HERE.
The ECB has updated its Safety Regulations and Guidelines with regards to wearing helmets following a tragedy in the game in Australia.
Cricket Shropshire’s Vanessa Russell has now taken over the reins as our County Safeguarding Officer.
Cricket clubs in Shropshire have been warned to be on their guard after raiders tried to break into Wellington CC during the festive break.
It’s been a busy Autumn of Women & Girls cricket in Shropshire – and we’re looking forward to another packed programme in the New Year.