The Umpire Strikes Back

Today we hear from former Hampshire and Sussex player Billy Taylor on his journey from player to first class umpire. He is joined by Southern Premier League umpire Shaun Lilley. 

The pair discuss;

Transition from player to umpire
Handling player behaviour
Being prepared (or not prepared) for play! 

We also check in on the games played across the county so far - mentions for;

Locks Heath CC, Hythe & Dibden CC, Burridge CC, Bramshaw CC, Old Basing CC and Ropley CC. 

Psychology special!

We speak to Darren Britton, Sports Psychologist and Lecturer at Solent University, about the challenges of returning to cricket. Coping mechanisms, controlling the controllables and concentration techniques all get a mention.

We also speak to Hampshire batsman Aneurin Donald. He discusses his return from serious injury, moving counties and the importance of community programmes in grass roots cricket.

Please leave us a review and share any successes/failures from the return of recreational cricket!

Hampshire Wellbeing Centre - https://www.ageasbowl.com/hampshire-wellbeing-centre/

Covid-19 FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/

The return of recreational Cricket! 

To celebrate we went to the pub and discussed;

New playing guidelines
Fixtures across the county
Junior cricket
Success and failure from the first weekend! 

Mentions for Ropley CC, Portsmouth CC, Portsmouth Community CC, Compton and CF CC & Sway CC

Covid 19 FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/

As part of our #Hantslearning month we shine the spotlight on our Umpires!
So integral to every game and now easier than ever for all players to get involved.

We hear from Izzy, a young umpire starting her journey in the game, on how becoming an umpire has given her a greater knowledge of the rules and improved her own cricket!

Plus, Jeff Levick of Hampshire Association of Cricket Officials, introduces a new club competition. The Umpiring Project will give clubs the chance to win some much needed money! All you need to do is take an online umpiring course! Full info below;

Umpiring info - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/courses/hantsaco/

Also, if you are enjoying our show please vote for us in the British Podcast Awards Listeners choice section - https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

Covid 19 FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/ 

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All about numbers this week.

Following recent ECB guidance we discuss how we can start training in controlled environments and how many players can train at one time.

Then we celebrate those who give up their time to score our games. We speak to Shirley from IBM Hursley CC and Sarah from Basingstoke and NH CC, they tell us about scoring games at home during lockdown, coloured pens, tablet scoring and players saying (or not saying) thank you!

Plus another poem from Littleton and West Hill CC!!

Training guidance and FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/

Scoring courses - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/courses/hantsaco/?fbclid=IwAR1WJ1QVUMV_WyBAI2i2SArdPicRpilmglkaj2XMXMNZa7VGKu9eCwjNlhs

Score along at home - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoBu7VMwO-d6mxDDxYgPx7w?fbclid=IwAR1CvFpslokV0s3xrmteGAF_I_mXTg3R1zudt-V0vojq1aTFwNfsiD34NXk

A club special today!

Our club experts Simon Jones, Michael Pollard and Andy Sharp talk through the issues facing recreational cricket clubs at present. They disuss finances, facilities, players and keeping in touch! All links and information can be found below.

In Club Corner we visit Twyford CC and hear from Kate Bittles. Kate has overseen the recent club development with a increase in junior and female playing numbers.

If your club would like to be featured please contact us - [email protected]

Covid FAQs page - www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs

Club survey - https://go.aws/2U6jgio 

To celebrate ECB Disability Cricket week we speak to 3 members of the Hampshire disability community.

Michael Powell and Katie Stares, from Portchester CC talk about Lords Taverners projects Super 1's and Super 9's, plus as thye have both recently qualified as Foundation Level 1 coaches they feedback on their experiences.

In club corner we speak to England PD player Angus Brown. Angus plays for Hartley Whitney CC and has taken part in 2.6 challenge with his England teammates to raise money for Lords Taveners.

For more info and to donate visit - https://www.lordstaverners.org/news/england-squad-take-on-marathon-challenge?fbclid=IwAR3fgrMlfORoUrzW0SMDioRkoIioQqCq1nsKkPCtNqyAGivlOL98Ox3tFiQ

Covid-19 FAQs for clubs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/

#StayInWorkOut - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/stay-in-work-out-hampshire/

How could Hawkeye technology be used to aid amateur cricket at all levels? 

Paul Hawkins, creator and founder of Hawkeye, joins us to discuss the new tech which may change the way we officiate and coach grassroots cricket. We also cover the introduction of Haweye in professional cricket and football and what each sport can learn from the other. 

In Club Corner we travel to New Milton and speak to Kevin Smith, lead coach of the New Milton Falcons girls cricket team. Hear how he created the side, developed a community and some sound advice for other clubs looking to start a girls section.

Get in touch - [email protected]

#Covid19 FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/

One for your grounds team!

Make sure they listen to Simon Lee, Ageas Bowl Head Groundsman and Darren Symonds, Regional Head of GMA (Grounds Management Association) talk about how to maintain your pitch during this time of inactivity.

Listen then visit our social media to play our grounds quiz!

Club Corner - Hook and Newnham Basics CC tell us about their Go Fund Me page to keep the club running this summer

And our first peice of poetry! Sent in by Littleton and West Hill CC

GMA guidance - https://www.thegma.org.uk/covid-19-0?fbclid=IwAR3jxXeNZSBhJp9s4chWNUGqmx8L5g0lv2g-q3WGNyFh9PH0XRbG8cxTREo

H&NB CC GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/hook-amp-newnham-basics-cc-fundraiser

HCB FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/ 

#StayInWorkOut activities - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/stay-in-work-out-hampshire/

Today we speak to Hampshire Womens players Emily Windsor and Providence Cowdrill. They discuss juggling cricket training around work and study, female role models, challenges of playing open cricket and their hopes for the future. Also a lot of praise for Charlotte Edwards and Suzie Bates!

In club corner we hear from Southampton University CC who have embarked on a huge fundraising effort. To support them visit - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/southampton-university-cricket-club?fbclid=IwAR0XW4OPDiLF0j6mJu_ojG4gm6LfTrRQ7AieuZWGEw2n3TBpJaS-GQK4Qe8

Covid 19 Updates and FAQ - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/
#StayInWorkOut - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/stay-in-work-out-hampshire/