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 Reynald 
25th May Allscott Heath Whitchurch 
1st June Whittington 
29th June Column Pontesbury 
13th July Willey Condover 
20th July Lilleshall 
27th July Broseley 
10th August Shrewsbury 
7th September Albrighton 

Matches are six-a-side but teams can bring a squad of up to eight players and rotate them through the games on a rolling substitute basis.

The festivals are for females from age 12 upwards with players batting in pairs for two overs and all players, including the wicket-keeper can bowl with teams using at least four bowlers.

Cricket Shropshire’s Shannon Aston said: “This year’s festivals are a continuation of the ones we have been running for a number of years now with the aim of providing enjoyment for all involved in a fun, friendly and safe environment.

“We encourage everyone to be supportive to each other, be they players, umpires, scorers or spectators. And most importantly, have fun!”

Lead Officer Steve Reese said: “The festivals have been so successful over the years and have provided the bedrock of our growth in Women’s cricket. The clubs are now confident to host these events and they have become popular events in the club calendar.”

The cost per team is £30

If anyone wants any more information, please contact Naomi via naomi.payne@cricketshropshire.co.uk

You can enter a team via the form (link) below.

Women’s Softball Festival 11th May 25 – Cricket Shropshire

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Boys skills session picture gallery

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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 in their game against New Zealand at New Road, Worcester, last June.

Chloe was scorer for the England U19s game against the West Indies at Loughborough as part of the School Games at the end of August.

She is also lined up to score at Lord’s next month as part of the officials team for the national Girls Schools Indoor Finals.

Holly has scored at a number of international fixtures in recent years, while Chloe is stepping up her scoring journey after getting involved at Madeley CC.

Chole said: “I got into scoring through my younger sister who took it on as a hobby and scored in the Birmingham League. 

“Learning first-hand from her inspired me to get involved myself. I play for Madeley Ladies team having scored for them when I was on maternity leave. 

“I’ve scored for a variety of the Shropshire County Age Group teams – U14 boys, U18 girls, Ladies and the Academy side – and I have also scored for the Shropshire Over 50s side. 

“I would encourage anyone who has even a little bit of interest in scoring to give it a go! In my opinion, it’s the best place to watch a game of cricket.”

The SACO annual meeting was well-supported with 53 umpires and scorers in attendance. A curry was enjoyed by all as well as a run through of the 2025 new rules and regulations presented by Tim Barber.

Two new members joined the SACO Committee at the meeting.

David Nock has taken on the Development Officer role releasing Colin Wetherley-Mein to focus on the Appointments Officer position. 

Nathan Bartram has joined the committee in a new position of Junior Officials Officer – he will work closely with SACO and Cricket Shropshire to look to encourage and support the emergence of younger umpires to the county. 

Chair Tom Kane also advised the meeting of a successful recruitment and training during the winter.

More than 20 umpires attended the ECB Introduction to Umpiring Courses, and SACO is looking forward to as many of six of these joining the SCCL Umpire Panel for 2025 Season. 

If anyone is interested in getting involved in umpiring or scoring in Shropshire, they can get in touch with either Andy Johnson (Secretary) Tel: 07572 687077 Email  secretary@shropsaco.co.uk or Clair Ecclestone (Scorers Representative) Email scorers_rep@shropsaco.co.uk

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