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Women’s Softball Summer Festivals Programme
We are really delighted to be announcing the beginning of our Women’s Soft Ball Summer Festival Programme with two venues hosting on Sunday, May 11. Newport CC and Acton Reynald CC It is the first weekend of 9 weekends of festivals due to take place this Summer with further events across the County. Date Venues 11th May Newport Acton…
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EDI/Safeguarding posters sent to clubs
Cricket Shropshire has produced a series of posters promoting inclusivity and safety in cricket – and these are now being distributed to clubs across the county.
Furrows East Shropshire Mid-week League launch
The new Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League makes it bow in May after months of planning involving all the clubs involved.
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All systems go for Junior Leagues
Cricket Shropshire’s Junior Leagues are back for 2025 bigger and better than ever – with many launching next week.
Girls Softball Festival at Whittington CC
Our first Girls Softball Festival of the Summer is due to take place at Whittington CC on Sunday, May 11.
EDI work with clubs continues apace
Cricket Shropshire has delivered 15 EDI Club Workshops across the county this Spring.
Volunteer of the Month launched for 2025
Cricket Shropshire is looking to highlight the brilliant work that goes on at clubs across the county with the launch of the Volunteer of the Month awards for the 2025 season.
Boys skills session picture gallery
Here’s another batch of pictures from our Under 11s and Under 13s County Age Group and Development squads skills training days during the Easter holidays – this time featuring the boys.
Fielding drills in the spotlight for Age Group girls
Girls from Cricket Shropshire’s Under 11s and Under 13s County Age Group and Development squads have been enjoying some skills training during the Easter holidays.
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Chloe and Holly on international duty
Two Shropshire scorers have been recognised for their achievements after taking on duties at international fixtures during the 2024 season. The presentation to Chloe Walmsley and Holly Eccleston took place at the Shropshire Association of Cricket Officials’ (SACO) annual meeting recently at Allscott Heath CC. Holly, from Whitchurch CC, was the official scorer for England…
Women’s XI start with big win
Kate Brazier led the way with both bat and ball as Shropshire claimed an ultimately comfortable victory over Cumbria in their opening game in the Metro Bank One Day Cup Division 2 North fixture. First, she combined with Alex Hale in an 109-run partnership to help Shropshire set a competitive total after they were put…
Liv and Holly receive ECB awards
Shropshire’s national Cricket Collective Award winners Liv Preston and Holly Fozzard have received their trophies and certificates from the ECB.
Women’s XI launch 2025 campaign
Shropshire’s new-look Women’s XI launch their 2025 campaign this Easter weekend with a game again Cumbira at Whitchurch.
Seniors continue outdoor net sessions
Shropshire’s Senior sides (Over 50s and 60s) continue their preparations for their 2025 season with outdoor nets this week.
Female only umpiring course a big success
The first female only Umpiring Course in Shropshire proved a big success.
Shrewsbury and Shelton claim indoor trophies
Teams from Shelton and Shrewsbury came out on top as part of a successful Strategic Leisure North Shropshire Women’s Softball Indoor League which included a trial of a new format.
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Cricket fun for youngsters at activity days
Hundreds of youngsters in Telford enjoyed the chance to play some cricket as part of a special Health and Wellbeing day organised by Energize Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.
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Award-winning Eve relishes Red Rose challenge
Shropshire ace Eve Jones is relishing the chance to get started on her 2025 campaign after her switch to join Lancashire on a three-year contract.
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D40 side seeking new recruits
Cricket Shropshire’s Disability D40 squad have stepped up their preparations for the new season with outdoor nets – and are still looking for new recruits.
Super 1s Disability hubs ready to launch
There will be five Super 1s Disability Hubs in Shropshire this Summer with three new venues confirmed.
MCC Foundation Hub a big success in Shropshire
Cricket Shropshire’s MCC Foundation Hub programme has proved a big hit with those youngsters who took part.
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New ECB online Safeguarding Level 2 course now available
The ECB has released the new Safeguarding Level 2 course and it is available for booking.
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Naomi joins Cricket Shropshire team
It’s a big welcome to Naomi Payne, no stranger to Shropshire cricket, who has joined the Board as a Cricket Development Coach with focus on supporting the growth of the Women and Girls’ game.
Fielding skills session for County Age Group girls
Members of the Girls County Age Group squads enjoyed a fielding skills session with specialist coach Cookie Patel this week.
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Shannon joins team as Cricket Development Coach
New Cricket Development Coach Shannon Aston brings a wealth of coaching experience to the Board in a variety of sports.
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Vanessa joins team as Cricket Development Administrator
Vanessa Russell is looking forward to getting to grips with her new role as the Board’s Cricket Development Administrator.
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Tom receives SDCL player of the season award
The 2024 Shropshire Disabled Cricket League Player of the Season award has been presented to Tom Shackell of Oswestry DCC.
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