August Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Jim Porter from Frankwell CC who has received the ‘Volunteer of the Month’ award for August 2026.
Cricket Shropshire September Newsletter
Our latest newsletter update – Super Over – is now available.
Board of Directors Vacancies
We are searching for TWO high-quality applicants with a passion for cricket as well as business acumen. These roles are Non-Executive Safeguarding Director and a Non-Executive Performance Director.
Introduction to Umpiring course
The date has been set for an Introduction to Umpiring course for those in Shropshire thinking of becoming qualified ahead of the 2027 season.
Women&Girls Recreational Cricket in Shropshire – A Season to Remember
From dominant league campaigns and new champions to growing participation, new teams and festivals packed with fun, the season has provided another huge step forward for the women and girls’ game across the County.
Coaching courses arranged for Autumn/Winter
Cricket Shropshire is pleased to confirm the schedule for ECB Coach Education courses for Autumn/Winter 2026/2027.
We will be running three ECB Foundation Courses and one ECB Core Coach during this period.
Booking links and courses below.
ECB Foundation Coach – Packwood School, Shrewsbury, Sunday 1st and Sunday 8th November.
ECB Core Coach – Ercall Wood School (Wellington), Sunday 24th January, Sunday 31st January, Sunday 7th February & Sunday 14th February.
Assessment Day for this course is Sunday 21st March (the assessment day is now separated from the face-to-face modules).
There are some changes to the ECB Core Coach which are outlined in the infographics below.
ECB Foundation Coach – Ercall Wood School (Wellington), Sunday 4th April and Sunday 11th April.
ECB Foundation Coach (Female only) – Bomere Heath CC, Sunday 18th and Sunday 25th April.
Cost is £200 for ECB Foundation Coach and £400 for ECB Core Coach.
Bursaries for these courses are available, further info and application link HERE.
Candidates should be available to attend all the course days/dates – for Foundation and Core the course days are typically 9.30am-4.30pm.
Please see below link to our website that details the Coaching Pathway in more detail – please read through the ‘Joining the Coaching Family’ guidance document for further detail around suitable courses – Coach Education – Cricket Shropshire
Cricket Shropshire is also looking to schedule some ECB Support Coach Courses in the Spring/early Summer. Please contact us if you have interested candidates at your club, we are able to run these at clubs outdoors.This course is three hours in length and qualifies individuals to assist/support a qualified coach. The cost of this course is £50.
If anyone has any questions, please contact Ed Ashlin – ed.ashlin@cricketshropshire.co.uk
These infographics relate specifically to changes to the ECB Core Coach course this year.
Cluster meetings arranged to discuss Juniors and Girls’ cricket
The 2026 season may still be in full swing – but we’re already looking ahead to 2027 with a series of regional meetings planned to discuss Juniors and Girls’ cricket in Shropshire.
Woore claim Anna Shore Memorial Trophy
A special day for women’s cricket in Shropshire saw Woore crowned the first ever winners of the 100-Ball Anna Shore Memorial Cup.
W&G floodlit softball festivals a fitting finale to a fine season
Cricket Shropshire brought the Women & Girls’ Summer programme to a fantastic close with two brilliant evenings of floodlit cricket at Wrekin College.
Allscott claim Girls’ Metro Bank trophies
We had a fantastic day at out Metro Bank Girls Softball Festival with competitions for the Under 12 and Under 14 Girls at Wrekin College.