#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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 the ECB website England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) – The Official Website of the ECB
Clubs will arrange the County Finals in conjunction with Cricket Shropshire who will arrange for umpires to be present with match balls provided.
Medals and trophies will also be provided by Cricket Shropshire. The planned competition timelines can be seen below.
If anyone has any questions they can contact the Shropshire competitions administrator Darrell Corfield via darrell.corfield@cricketshropshire.co.uk
To enter your club in either or both competitions, please fill in the form HERE.
Vitality U13 Club T20
- Sunday 29 June – County competition winners to be confirmed
- Sunday 6 July – National Stage Round 1
- Sunday 13 July – National Stage Round 2
- Monday 28-Wednesday 30 July – National Stage Regional Finals
- Monday 11 August – National Semi Finals
- Date TBC – National Final
Vitality U15 Club T20
- Sunday 29 June – County competition winners to be confirmed
- Sunday 6 July – National Stage Round 1
- Sunday 20 July – National Stage Round 2
- Monday 28-Wednesday 30 July – National Stage Regional Finals
- Monday 11 August – National Semi Finals
- Date TBC – National Final
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.