In April 2019 Chance to Shine launched its new girls leadership programme with the aim of developing leadership skills through Cricket
The programme consists of:
- A 6-hour leadership course
- An extra curricular girls only club run by the leaders
- Coach led taster sessions for girls classes in years 7/8/9
- Supporting a primary school girls competition
- Transition activity aimed at encouraging girls to take there new skills to local cricket clubs
There are 3 different leadership course options for schools all with a different focus:
KS3 Primary Spark: 6-week course aimed at 12-14 year olds, giving them the skills to become young leaders and inspirational role models for primary school students.
KS3 Transition Titans: 6 sessions for 11-13 year old participants, training them to promote active lifestyles in primary children, especially those moving to secondary school.
KS4 Run Your Club: a 6-week course for 13-15 year olds to help them develop as young leaders, learning how to increase the participation and competition opportunities for participants aged 11-14.
For further information on the girls secondary leadership programme please check out the Chance to Shine portal or contact
Damianne Redpath
Women & Girls Participation Officer
Telephone: 07392 085791
