Director of Schools Cricket vacancy
A vacancy exists for a Schools Cricket Director to be involved with and lead in the strategic direction and development of cricket in schools across 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 by Stephanie Smith.
This partnership provides confidential counselling support for our staff, available to access when they feel the time is right for them.
Wellbeing is not something we view as optional. As an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a supportive environment where staff feel valued, heard and able to prioritise their mental health.
By offering access to professional counselling services, we are reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding not only our participants, but also those who work tirelessly behind the scenes.
Steve Reese, Lead Officer, said:
“Our staff work incredibly hard to support cricket across Shropshire, often balancing busy professional and personal commitments. It is important to us as a Board that we provide meaningful support in return. Partnering with Trust in Me Counselling Services reflects our commitment to staff wellbeing and to creating a positive, supportive working environment. Looking after our people enables them to continue delivering the best possible service to our cricketing community.”
We are proud to invest in the wellbeing of our team and to continue building a culture where support, understanding and professional growth go hand in hand.
School competition entries now open
Schools in Shropshire can now enter three competitions this Summer run in conjunction with the English Schools Cricket Association’s national programme.
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.
First Aid courses update
All our First Aid courses planned ahead of the 2026 season are now fully booked.
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 Shropshire’s Early Engagement Programme Manager Darrell Corfield said: “Could I please ask you all to start completing your Club Checklists which have all have now been reset.
“Congratulations to those who have already done so!
“There is a link below to a video that shows you how to do this if you are unfamiliar. This link also leads to the Zenhelp desk which also has many other useful ‘how to’ guides.”
Darrell added: “Whilst you are doing your Checklists can I also ask you to set up your courses for this Summer.
“The link below shows you how to do this if you are not familiar with the process. The earliest start date the ECB promise to have you participants their kit by is May 8.”
The Club Priority Window opens will run from March 1-12 where clubs can promote their sessions to youngsters who attended last Summer.
The national Priority Window will then run from March 12-18 with the National launch of the programmes on March 19.
Courses are due to run from May 8 – the ECB won’t commit to having all kit to participants prior to this date
New Activators
Cricket Shropshire is running a course for all new activators at Wrekin College on Thursday 23rd April – existing activators are also welcome to attend.
To register please follow the button below.
For further information on National Programmes in Shropshire please contact, Darrell Corfield directly via darrell.corfield@cricketshropshire.co.uk