Preparing two different length wickets for back to back games
📅 Sunday 22 June
⏱️ Midday – 2PM
📍Cleeve CC
💶 FREE including lunch
Somerset Men Vs Durham – Networking & Lunch
📅 Tuesday 22 July
⏱️ 11AM Onwards
📍Cooper Associates County Ground
💶 FREE including lunch
Preparing two different length wickets for back to back games
📅 Thursday 14 August
⏱️ Midday – 2PM
📍Huntspill & District CC
💶 FREE including lunch
The Somerset Cricket Grounds Association have 3 County Pitch Advisor to help support clubs with their grounds: Phil Mortimer, Mark Joliffe & Alex Woodward.
We are very fortunate to be able to be able to offer 20 half priced pitch advisor PitchPower Ground assessments during the season for any club who are interested in improving their pitches or are experiencing any ground/pitch issues. Post visit you will receive a bespoke assessment report with expert grass pitch maintenance (Square and Outfield) advice and recommendations to help develop your ground.
The subsidised assessment costs £75 and to book one of the 20 available please complete the attached pre-visit form and return it to Matt.
FREE OPPORTUNITY
📍Cooper Associates County Ground
📅 Friday 13 June | ⏱️ 5 – 9pm
includes a free ticket to Somerset Women vs Lancashire T20 including hospitality.
Club Secretaries can now claim your 10 x One Day Cup tickets from Somerset County Cricket Club. Club cricketers of affiliated clubs will also be able to claim 2 free tickets to the the Festival of Red Ball Cricket on Sunday 29 June. An email has been sent with links to claim. If you haven’t received this, please get in touch with Matthew Counsell.
The Cricket Collective Learning Hub
A brand new digital platform to house tools and resources for the recreational game. The Learning Hub includes guides on how to recruit and support volunteers, answers FAQs on topics from governance and policies, to playing offers and facilities, plus a range of helpful videos. There is a volunteer matrix so you can assign roles and fill any gaps, how-to guides and action planners for recruiting volunteers from your existing membership, and role profile templates to easily promote vacant positions. There is also guidance on communicating effectively with your members, building welcoming and inclusive clubs, and creating a positive environment where players, volunteers, and members will look forward to spending their summer, as well as much more.
BOOK: Countdown Festivals
BOOK: Womens Softball Festivals
BOOK: Womens Brown & Brown 100
BOOK: Girls Brown & Brown 100
BOOK: Girls Festivals
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Thursday 29 May
10AM – 4PM
Taunton Deane Cricket Club
£30
COACHING GIRLS CONFERENCE
Sunday 5 October
10AM – 4PM
Millfield Cricket Pavilion
£10
Final County Grants Window – Opens 1st July
Key Updates:
- More Specific Team Categories: Clubs can now choose from detailed team types (e.g., Boys Junior Hardball, Women’s Softball) instead of broad ones, allowing for more accurate representation.
- Dynamos Cricket Added: Dynamos Cricket joins All Stars as a National Programme option, affecting Activator requirements for clubs running these programmes.
- Simplified Updates: A new toggle lets clubs update Teams & Programmes directly, making the process faster and more user-friendly.
- Relevant Compliance Rules: Clubs will now only see compliance rules that apply to their specific teams and programmes, reducing confusion.
- In-Platform Help: Step-by-step guidance, tooltips, and timely notifications will support users with tasks like onboarding and compliance checks.
Players must meet two of the following four criteria:
- Born in Somerset
- Lives in Somerset
- Goes to school in Somerset
- Plays for a club in Somerset
- Players cannot play for another county
- Players must fall into the following age groups from 1st September 2024:
Girls – Under 9 (Year 4) to Under 18 (Year 13)
Boys – Under 9 (Year 4) to Under 18 (Year 13)
How do I nominate a player/players?
Click the appropriate online form link below to nomination a player.
For any questions, please contact Laura Lewis, Pathway Operations Lead.
