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#Groundsweek – lots going on in Shropshire!
It’s the Grounds Managerment Association’s #Groundsweek – and it’s that time of year when cricket grounds around Shropshire are being woken up in preparation for the new season.
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Grounds Workshop spaces still available
This year’s pre-season Grounds Workshop organised by Cricket Shropshire in association with the Grounds Management Association is on Friday, April 4 at Allscott Heath Sports Club.
Newport Girls High claim U13s indoor title
Congratulations to Newport Girls High who claimed the Shropshire Under 13 Girls Indoor crown after an action-packed final against Packwood.
All Stars/Dynamos Activator course date
With All Stars and Dynamos registration now open, Cricket Shropshire is running an Activators Course at the end of April.
Female only Umpiring Course
A female only Umpiring Course will be held in April ahead of the new outdoor season.
ECB Coach Support course on offer
There are spaces available on another Coach Support Worker Course ahead of the 2025 season.
Radio Shropshire Make a Difference Awards
Calling all cricket clubs in Shropshire – have you got someone at your club who goes above and beyond to help their community?
State school outdoor competitions – entries open
Cricket Shropshire will again be running three outdoor State School only competitions during the Summer as part of the Chance to Shine programme (Chance to Compete).
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Seniors nets start this week
Shropshire Seniors are stepping up preparations for the 2025 season with nets booked.
Celebrating International Women’s Day in Shropshire
To mark International Women’s Day tomorrow (Saturday), Cricket Shropshire’s Women & Girls Recreational Cricket Officer Katie Rushton has been reflecting on a busy winter of activity, and a packed programme this Summer.
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New Tape Ball indoor competitions for state secondary schools
Cricket Shropshire is launching two new indoor tape ball competitions in the county for State Schools in conjunction with Chance to Shine.
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ECB Safeguarding updates released
There are a couple of Safeguarding updates from the ECB including its new Safeguarding Strategy for 2025-28.
Entries open for ECB Vitality Club U13s & U15s competition
Entries are now open for the 2025 ECB Vitality U13 and U15 Club competitions. Entry is free and is open to all affiliated clubs in Shropshire for the county competition ahead of the regional and national stages. The closing date for entries is March 28, 2025 and the full competition rules can be found via…
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Furrows partnership to boost cricket in Shropshire
Cricket Shropshire and Furrows have forged a new partnership to help drive forward the recreational game in the county.
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Play Cricket help sessions for scorers
Two sessions have been arranged in Shropshire to help scorers with using and uploading results on Play Cricket.
Ed leads first Shropshire net session
It was great to see 38 players at Shropshire County Cricket Club’s first pre-season net of 2025 – and the first run by new head Coach Ed Ashlin.
Shelton claim Women’s indoor softball crown
Congratulations to Shelton who claimed the Women’s Strategic Leisure Softball East Indoor League crown with victory over Condover at Finals Night at Wrekin College.
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Introducing the Boundary Training Issue
We have been informed by the ECB that several accounts have been sent an email regarding “Introducing the Boundary” training course. This email has been sent in error and we have been advised to ignore the email, there will be a follow-up email sent shortly explaining this.
Expressions of Interest sought for Girls’ leagues in 2025
With thoughts turning to the 2025 season as the days get longer, we are looking for Expressions of Interest for our Girls offer this Summer.
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Ed’s role reinforces link with SCCC
Cricket Shropshire continues to work to forge closer links with other bodies involved in the game in the County.
First Aid course date in March
Another First Aid course has been arranged for those who need to complete the qualification ahead of the 2025 season.
Liv wins national ECB award
Huge congratulations to Shropshire’s Liv Preston from Allscott CC who has won the national Rising Star accolade as part of the ECB’s Cricket Collective Awards for 2024.
Special offer from Fearnley
Here’s an offer from our kit partner Fearnley for those looking for some new footwear for the 2025 season.
Eve’s England Women’s T20 ticket offer
Here’s your chance to pick up tickets to watch England’s Women take on India in a T20 international at Emirates Old Trafford this Summer for less than a tenner thanks to Shropshire ace Eve Jones. Whitchurch-based Eve has signed to play for Lancashire for the upcoming season – and Emirates Old Trafford is looking to…
Lilleshall celebrate with a little help from Blowers
Good luck to Lilleshall CC celebrating their 125th anniversary this year – with the celebrations including a visit from the one and only Blowers!
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Junior League Expressions of Interest sought
We are looking for Expressions of Interest for the Shropshire Junior Leagues in 2025.
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Umpiring course date confirmed
An ECB Umpiring Course will take place in Shropshire at the end of February