The Umpire Strikes Back

A busy #UmpStrikesBack today as we feature 3 areas of HCB work.

Firstly, we speak to Hugh Bernard and Michael Powell about our Lord's Taverners Super 1s programme. Super 1s gives young people with a disability aged 12-25 the chance to play regular, competitive cricket. Hugh and Michael talk accessibility, raising awareness, increasing confidence, employability and role models.

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Simon Jones gives an update on the County Grants Fund 💰
ECB Creating Welcoming Environments Guide
ECB County Grants Fund
ECB Investment Management System

Emma Cowdrill brings information some landmark statistics for our Vipers Champions programme. And John Cook introduces an exciting opportunity for boys aged 12-15 to gain coaching and officiating qualifications in the new year.  Watch this space!

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This week we focus on cricket in urban settings and look at the importance of role models on encouraging Black and African Caribbean children to take up the game.

Arthur Godsal (England U19's and South Wilts CC) joins us to talk about his journey through the junior ranks, his thoughts on representation within the game and his work with the ACE programme. He also talks about his recent exploits in Spain with the England XI winning the European Cricket Challenge ft Arthur C & Bowled! 

We then talk to Sara & Zaki, participants from our Lord's Taverners Wicketz programme in Southampton. They tell us the impact the programme has had on their cricketing development, the power of community engagement and giving something back to the programme. Wicketz Summer Festival 

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Welcome back to The Umpire Strikes Back!!

We are back in action after a busy summer and ready for a winter of highlighting the great recreational cricket community in Hampshire.

Today we celebrate two special wins!

Firstly, Simon Trott of Overton CC who has won the LV-Insurance Pride of Cricket Media Hero Award!

Simon has revolutionised the online activity at Overton CC and great for those efforts to get some national recognition.

And we speak to Sam Moss and Mark Lavelle from Calmore Sports CC. They talk us through a historic day at Lords where Calmore lifted the 2021 Voneus Village Cup!

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Welcome to Episode 34 of The Umpire Strikes Back. 

This week we visited Brockenhurst CC to hear all about their recent transformation. Hon Sec Martin and Committee member Bronya talk through the last few years and offer a wealth of advice to other clubs. 

We cover the importance of All Stars and Dynamos, starting a Girls' section, introducing a W10 team, new branding to connect with community and hopes for the future. 

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Hello!

A big focus on money this week as we highlight the numerous funding streams open to clubs this summer.

We talk about the Inspired to Play grant, #Funds4runs and the upcoming Welcoming Environments fund
More info - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/club-development/funding/

June is #WomensBigCricketMonth and we showcase events running throughout the month
Register your event - https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/women-and-girls/womens-big-cricket-month 

We also speak to Chloe from Crowdfunder UK to hear about great work from clubs in Hampshire and across the country to raise money
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/funds/active-together

And finally, in club corner we visit Overton CC who have started live streaming their games and are reaping the rewards!
https://twitter.com/overton_cricket

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Hello! 
We are so close to the start of the league season so who better to hear from than the league organisers! 

Joining us today are;

Steve Vear - Southern Premier League Chair
Gam Gurung - British Gorkhali League Secretary 
Matt Camp - Hampshire Slam Competition Founder 

All three discuss the challenges of the past 12 months, plans for this season, the importance of community & bringing youngsters into the adult game. Plus - a reminder to be well behaved this season! 

In Club Corner we hear from Fareham & Crofton CC. 

Gordon Selbie and Mike Townson talk us through their plans for the club in 2021 and future years. 

For more information on any of the leagues please visit;

Greene King Southern Premier League - https://www.southernpremierleague.co.uk/ 
British Gorkhali League - https://bgcl.co.uk/
Hampshire Slam - https://twitter.com/HampshireSlam

Go Well this weekend! 

With the Specsavers County Championship starting this week who better to speak to than the man set to face the first ball and the coach getting the team ready! 

Current Hampshire opening batsman Joe Weatherley and former captain Jimmy Adams talk the pressures (and opportunities) of opening the batting, switching between 3 formats, being mentally prepared and hopes for 2021. 

A fascinating insight into the professional game and a lot of love from Jimmy for Neil Mackenzie! 

Plus, we speak to Greig Stewart, Head of Customer Experience at the Ageas Bowl. Greig tells us about plans for the summer, his hopes for crowds being allowed in and the importance of engaging the next generation of cricket fans and their families. 

In the build up to the recreational season we are keen to focus on even more Hampshire clubs. If you would like to be featured please get in touch ⬇⬇⬇

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This week we pay tribute to Rick Kellaway who sadly passed away in January. 

Rick played a massive part in the Hampshire Disability Programme, providing opportunities for people with disabilities across the county. Rick delivered the schools programme, coordinating activity in over 20 schools and helping to facilitate competitions. Rick also supported the disability county squads, including the softball and D40 Academy teams who played matches against Sunday adult sides across the County. 

In his memory we look at the thriving Disability Cricket programmes in Hampshire. 

Jordyn Dore, of Gosport Borough CC & England Learning Difficulties team talks through his journey from a school session to playing for England in Australia. 

D40 Head Coach Nick Wheeler tells us his plans for the team 2021 and the challenges of the past 12 months.

And finally, Super 9s Head Coach Tony Adams and player Michael Hill talk sportsmanship, leadership, adapting to individual needs and winning! 

For more information on the range of opportunities available in Hampshire please contact 
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This week we focus on junior cricket & in particular the ECB National Programmes All Stars and Dynamos.

We speak to ECB Head of National Programmes Jason Russell-Jones and Delivery Manager Dan Garbutt, who tell us the national plans for summer 2021. They also remind us of the philosophy of All Stars, the Dynamos link to the Hundred and confirm plans for Activator training.

We then hear from Emily Munro, our Schools Engagement Manager and Ryan Beck, Schools Cricket Activator to get the Hampshire view on All Stars/Dynamos and the link to our school work.

Register for our National Programmes webinar on Thurs 11th March @ 7.30pm
https://forms.gle/Tx6koB9GG7wCMSXe6 
Contact [email protected] for more info on both programmes & webinar 

Finally, we talk to Rohan Handa, leg spin all rounder from Hartley Wintney Cricket Club and Hampshire County CAG u13s. Rohan created 'Cricket Nuggets' youtube channel during lockdown to share cricket and fitness videos:

https://youtube.com/channel/UCQvtivfHuOERePVg5qqhjPQ

Rohan's dad, Vinay Handa, gives a parents view on keeping Rohan active during lockdown. Subscribe to his channel for more videos and follow him on Twitter - @ronnie_h9 

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February is Learning Month as we try to get #MatchReady21 

We are shining a light on all of the online resources available at present ⬇⬇⬇

First up, Fiona Newnham (Ventnor CC Scorer & Hampshire ACO tutor) & Sophie Mclelland (Rachel Hayhoe Flint & South Coast panel Umpire) talk us through their careers from the grassroots beginnings to officiating at Lords!

They also discuss the challenges of breaking into the first class game, tutoring and being role models for the next generation of officials. 

In club corner we visit Hartley Wintney CC, who were due to celebrate their 250th anniversary last year. Chair Ian Kerr & Junior lead James Philpott tell us about the importance of transitioning colts into senior cricket, finding and keeping volunteers and planning for 2021........and how to appeal to the cricketing senses! 

Full details on our learning month - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/online-learning/ 

Opening Up CC mental health sessions - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/c/express/d4470e3b-ff71-40ae-b4e1-ad35e66fe6fb

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