Cricket East

Cricket East has been undertaking a full programme of Table Cricket training in several schools across Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire, getting them ready for the Table Cricket County Finals events in February.

For many young people with a physical or learning disability, participating in cricket and other forms of sport is not possible. Table Cricket provides the opportunity to play in a competitive game of cricket. The emphasis is on teamwork and sportsmanship in an informal and enjoyable environment.

The County Finals took place on Monday 25 February at Icknield High School, Luton for Bedfordshire schools and on Thursday 28 February at Vivacity Hampton Leisure Centre, Peterborough for schools in Huntingdonshire.

Congratulations to Bedfordshire winners Denbigh High School, Luton and Huntingdonshire winners Spring Common Academy, Huntingdonshire. Both schools will go on to compete in a Regional Final in May with an opportunity to go through to the National Final in June at Lord’s.

Well done to all those taking part and thanks to the great Young Leaders from Icknield High School and Hampton College, Peterborough.

Cricket East’s Programme Manager (Disability & Street) said: “Thank you to all the schools and children for their participation in not only the school delivery sessions but also the competitions. We had two fantastic events that were a huge success and I’m pretty confident everyone had a great time!”

Pictured above: Highlights from the Bedfordshire Final
Pictured below: Spring Common Academy winners