Attention cricket coaches! Today we talk to Hampshire Cricket Head Coach Adi Birrell. 

Adi talks through his coaching career, how his team plan for a county season, details the importance of fielding and gives tips for amateur coaches.

In the new Club Corner we also speak to Odiham & Greywell CC to hear how they are working through the crisis and planning for any kind of restart.

If your club would like to be featured please get in touch! - [email protected]

Odiham & Greywell CC contact - [email protected] or [email protected]

#StayInWorkOut - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/stay-in-work-out-hampshire/
Financial support for clubs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/financial-support/
FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/



 

Missing cricket? Yep, so are we!

Today we hear a professional view on lockdown from Hampshire star all-rounder Liam Dawson, he gives insight on how he is coping at home!

We also speak to some very active cricket clubs, all keen to stay in touch with their players and maintain social connections.

Contributions from New Milton, Ropley and Bashley CC.

Mentioned links;

#StayInWorkOut - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/stay-in-work-out-hampshire/
East Hampshire Mind - https://www.easthantsmind.org/
Opening Up - http://www.openingupcricket.com/

The first Umpire Strikes Back Isolation quiz!

4 Hampshire (and Dorset) cricket clubs compete for the first Isolation Cup. 

Listen as New Milton CC, IBM Hursley CC, Portsmouth Community CC and AWE Tadley CC try to beat HCB badger Simon Jones! 

Hosted by West Country favourite, Sam Moss. 

If you would like to represent your club in the next round get in touch! 

[email protected]
Twitter - @HampshireCB
Facebook - @hantsricketboard
Insta - @hantsricketboard

#umpstrikesback

Just one topic: the impact of the pandemic on recreational cricket, featuring a debut appearance from Ben Thompson, Cricket Development Director.  Simon Jones, Cricket Development Manager (Clubs & Leagues) also joins host Rob Pfeiffer.  The latest information can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page which will be updated regularly.  #StayHomeSaveLives #StayInWorkOut

FAQ www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs 

Grounds Maintenance www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/covid19-grounds-maintenance-update

Safeguarding www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/safeguarding 

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

Chance to Shine portal - https://teachers.chancetoshine.org/
Create Development resources - https://www.createdevelopment.co.uk/
UK Coaching - https://www.ukcoaching.org/resources
Sport England - https://www.sportengland.org/
School Games Organisers - @HampshireSGO on Twitter

A pre-season ramble!

Are you ready for the season? We hear from new Ageas Bowl Groundsman Simon Lee and also give information for clubs on national schemes such as Cricket Force, Grant funding, All Stars, Dynamos and Coaching courses.

Natwest Cricket Force 27-29 March
Registration Link bit.ly/NWCF2020 Contact [email protected]

As a thank you to all clubs who participate in NatWest CricketForce 2020 and to highlight the importance of ensuring our clubs are safe environments to be part of, each club will benefit from a NatWest CricketForce First Aid kit designed specifically for the community cricket club.

Added to this, when we announce our official supporters and suppliers for 2020, every club who registers will be added into a prize draw to win some amazing pieces of kit for their club.

ECB County Grant Fund

Info to clubs week commencing 16 March, new online Investment Management System open for applications 6 April

£1000-£10000, partnership funding welcomed but no minimum level

1. Creating Welcoming Environments - supporting All Stars, Dynamos, Women’s and Girls’ Cricket and Disability Cricket

Social space, Toilet facilities, Catering, Arrival and access, Digitising 

1. Playing Opportunities for Women’s and Girls’ Cricket – supporting Women’s and Girls’ Cricket

Non-turf match pitches, Non-turf practice facilities, Enhanced changing rooms

1. Sustainable Clubs – supporting Affiliated Cricket Clubs

Flood resilience, Drought resilience, Energy saving , Water management 

Contact Simon Jones, Cricket Development Manager (Clubs) [email protected] 023 8047 5653 / 07920 452537

All Stars and Dynamos

Contact Rob Pfeiffer, [email protected]

Coaching courses

Contact John Cook, [email protected]

Southampton

Contact Sam Moss, [email protected]

Episode 2 of The Umpire Strikes Back focusses on the Women and Girls game within Hampshire. We hear from former England captain Charlotte Edwards on plans for the professional game and visit Ropley CC to hear about grass roots and junior cricket. Plus we  speak to Emma Cowdrill, HCB Women and Girls Activator on the numerous opportunities for clubs and participants to take part in the coming months. 

#UmpStrikesBack 

Welcome to the new Hampshire Cricket Board podcast. We will be going into detail on all elements of our work across the county. 

Our first episode focuses on coaching, looking at the new ECB coaching pathway and in the Foundation courses going live this winter. We also hear from James Tomlinson and Charlie Freeston from the Hampshire Academy coaching team. They give information on their coaching philosophies, plans for players within the pathway and their hopes for the future of Hampshire cricket. 

We also need you help to find a more exciting name for the podcast. Send us your thoughts on Twitter, Facebook or Instragram and you could win a signed Liam Dawson World Cup jumper! 

Twitter - @HampshireCB
Facebook - @hantscricketboard
Instagram - @hantscricketboard