Cricket East

The aim is to signpost these children to our new Super 1s Community Hubs that have been set up in Bedford, Luton and Peterborough – for details, click HERE.

One taster session was recently held at Ivel Valley School in Biggleswade. Teacher of PE Wendy Chantrell commented: “The morning sessions included Kwik Cricket coaching and game play, in preparation for a tournament in the afternoon. Each class had the opportunity to practice their batting, bowling and fielding techniques as well as formulate an idea of tactics.

“The afternoon included 29 pupils participating in a hotly contested table cricket competition and 49 pupils playing for the Kwik Cricket trophy. Both competitions were close, with skill levels and tactical awareness evidently improving as the afternoon went on. With the enthusiastic support of the staff, the matches were fiercely competitive and at times reached fever pitch with excitement.

“It was lovely to see so much enjoyment and participation from such a wide range of abilities. The pupils were able to experience healthy competition, teamwork and tactical skills which do not always come easily to them. The improvement in skill level from the start of the day to the climax of the competition was clear to see.

“Many thanks to Cricket East for promoting and supporting this, it was an overwhelming success.”

If any schools that have SEND students are interested in a Cricket Taster Session, please contact Eddie Ballard, Programme Manager at eddie.ballard@cricketeast.co.uk or call 07880 636482.