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Another Safehands Course added to calendar
We’ve added another Safehands Course for Club Safeguarding Officers to the calendar ahead of the 2026 season.
Urban Games cricket sessions arranged
Cricket Shropshire is looking forward to being part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Urban Games again this February half-term.
Scoring courses on offer
Cricket Shropshire and the Shropshire Association of Cricket Officials (SACO) have a series of scoring courses available ahead of the 2026 season. These are aimed at all levels of scorers and are all free to attend. SACO Scoring Officer Clair Eccleston said: “All these courses are free and we are putting on a wide variety…
Cricket Nutrition Plan advice from Agrovista
Cricket Shropshire grounds partner Agrovista drawn up an advice sheet for clubs as guidance for maintaining their playing surfaces.
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Great response to scoring workshops offer
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.
ECB online Scoring Course now available
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…
Limited spaces still available on ECB Core Coach course
There are still limited spaces available on the ECB Core Coach course which will be held in Shropshire early next year in preparation for next year’s outdoor season.
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Get Set Weekend 2026
Cricket clubs in Shropshire can now register for this year’s ECB Get Set Weekend with the chance to win prizes and get access to resources to help them make the event a success.
Chance to help develop new coaching workshops
Calling all coaches in Shropshire – there’s the chance to get involved in some new coaching workshops that are being developed by the ECB.
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Shropshire Seniors net sessions arranged
Shropshire Seniors have a number of net sessions arranged at Shrewsbury School’s Indoor Centre ahead of the 2026 season.
First Aid courses available
There are still spaces on two First Aid courses in Shropshire ahead of the 2026 cricket season.
ECB updates Safety Regulations and Guidelines
The ECB has updated its Safety Regulations and Guidelines with regards to wearing helmets following a tragedy in the game in Australia.
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Launch of SDCL 2026
The 2026 edition of the Shropshire Disabled Cricket League (SDCL) gets underway this Sunday with the first game due to be played.
Vanessa takes on County Safeguarding Officer role
Cricket Shropshire’s Vanessa Russell has now taken over the reins as our County Safeguarding Officer.
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Warning to clubs after Wellington break in
Cricket clubs in Shropshire have been warned to be on their guard after raiders tried to break into Wellington CC during the festive break.
Christmas celebration at Shelton Super 1s
Our Shelton Super 1s Hub enjoyed a Christmas celebration at their last session of the year – bringing everyone together for some festive cricket games, plenty of laughs, and the chance to develop important life skills along the way.
Cally is D40 Player of the Year
Congratulations to Callum Rigby, who has been voted Cricket Shropshire’s D40 Player of the Year.
Shropshire Disability Open session staged
Cricket Shropshire staged a Disability Open Session at Shrewsbury School for players interested in playing our hardball D40 squad or getting involved in disability cricket.
Umpiring courses arranged for new year
There’s still time to sign up for one of the umpiring courses in Shropshire that will be held ahead of the 2026 season.
Sheila stepping down as County Safeguarding Officer
Cricket Shropshire is saying a fond farewell to County Safeguarding Officer Sheila Dickie this Christmas.
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Cricket fun at Gobowen spinal clinic
Cricket Shropshire held a Christmas celebration at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital at Gobowen with the Spinal Clinic, welcoming around 20 participants for a fun, inclusive session filled with Christmas-themed cricket games and plenty of laughter. The Board has been delivering sessions at the hospital for the past two years, using cricket as an alternative…
Packed winter programme for Women & Girls cricket
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.
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Busy time for Performance and MCC Foundation programmes
It’s been a busy Autumn for our Pathway coaches with more than 500 boys and girls attending sessions as part of our trials programme.
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Final call for Knight-Stokes Cup entries
Schools in Shropshire have until early January to enter the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup – the exciting new competition for state schools for Under 15 sides with the chance of playing a final at Lord’s.
Schools enjoy day out at cricket festival
Youngsters from across the Shrewsbury area enjoyed a day of fun and competition in a mixed Year 3 & 4 cricket festival at the Sports Village. The festival, organised by Cricket Shropshire, aimed to give the youngsters a chance to play, laugh and learn through cricket – and the atmosphere couldn’t have been better Pupils…
Young Ambassadors Programme fully booked
Cricket Shropshire’s popular Young Ambassadors Programme has once again proved to be a big draw. Our planned course starting in the February half-term in 2026 is now fully booked. The first Young Ambassadors programme took place in 2021 with the aim of helping youngsters develop their leadership skills and then put them into practice by…
Expanded Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League for 2026
Next season’s Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League has seen a surge in interest with 12 teams involved. That’s up from nine who took part in the inaugural season in 2025. Champions St Georges will be once again joined by teams from Forton, Newport, Priorslee, Albrighton, Church Eaton, and Lilleshall for 2026. New to the competition…
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