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Call to get involved with Inclusive Umpiring Course
Cricket Shropshire is encouraging clubs with diverse membership to register for the final Inclusive Introduction to Umpiring course before the start of the new season.
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ECB survey on Women & Girls League cricket
The ECB has launched a survey around Women & Girls’ league cricket – and we want clubs in Shropshire to get involved.
Cricket Shropshire supports inclusive sport at Cavalier Centre
Cricket Shropshire was proud to be part of the Energize event held at the Cavalier Centre near Much Wenlock – a fantastic venue known for its outstanding work supporting children and young people with additional needs through sport and equine therapy.
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Ellesmere girls claim indoor titles
Congratulations to Ellesmere College U13 & U15 Girls who claimed their respective indoor titles in competitions at Wrekin College.
Celebrating Neurodivergence Week
It’s Neurodivergence Week — and at Cricket Shropshire we’re celebrating inclusion in action.
Cricket sessions at Easter Urban Games
Cricket Shropshire will once again be part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Urban Games during the Easter holidays.
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. SACO Scoring Officer Clair Eccleston said: “The electronic scoring workshops at Wellington, Bridgnorth and Wem are free and we are putting on a wide variety…
Regional meetings ahead of 2026 season
A series of regional meetings for clubs in the Shropshire County Cricket League will be staged ahead of the 2026 season.
Pre-season nets for Shropshire Seniors
Shropshire’s Senior sides – Over 50s, 60s and 70s – step up their preparations for the new season with indoor net sessions planned.
Shropshire Association of Cricket Officials AGM
The Shropshire Association of Cricket Officials (SACO) Annual General Meeting takes place on Tuesday, March 24 at 7pm at the Bagley Sports and Social Club in Shrewsbury.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day, and we pause for just a moment to reflect and celebrate the power of women and girls who are shaping cricket in Shropshire.
Cricket Shropshire invests in staff wellbeing
At Shropshire Cricket Board, we recognise that our people are at the heart of everything we do. Supporting cricket across the county takes dedication, energy and care, and we believe that same care should extend to our staff. We are pleased to announce that we have signed a two-year agreement with Trust in Me Counselling Services, led…
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Shelton claim another indoor crown
This year’s Strategic Leisure Women’s Indoor Softball Finals Night at Wrekin College an exciting three games of cricket with Shelton eventually emerging as champions.
Young Ambassadors get to work
Our latest batch of Young Ambassadors have started on their volunteering journey during the February half-term.
Umpiring courses arranged for 2026
There’s still time to sign up for one of the umpiring courses in Shropshire that will be held ahead of the 2026 season.
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.
Clubs can enter ECB Vitality U13 & U15 competitions for 2026
Entries are now open for the 2026 ECB Vitality U13 and U15 Club competitions.
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Get ready for All Stars and Dynamos in 2026
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…
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Furrows East Shropshire Evening League fixtures released
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.
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D40 squad Winter net sessions arranged
Shropshire’s Disability D40 squad step up their preparations for the 2026 season with a series of Winter nets.
Futures claim Table Cricket crown
Congratulations to Futures, Shrewsbury, who were crowned winners of our Cricket Shropshire Schools Table Cricket competition this year.
ECB Foundation Coach course planned
An ECB Foundation Coach course will be held in Shropshire ahead of the 2026 cricket season.
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…
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.