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June appreciation shout outs 7
Name Club Nominator Reason
Emma Royle
Stockport Trinity CC
Richard Higginbotham
Emma has been coaching at Trinity for a number of years . Her efforts and the time she is willing to put in have been a massive factor in us being able to increase the amount of cricket that we are able to offer to our juniors . She has taken a leading role in delivery of our All Stars programme and frequently leads age group teams in matches . The fact that Emma is a successful female cricketer and senior player in our Women ' s XI only paints part of the impression that she leaves on our junior cricketers . Her approach to achieving this success - hard work and practice - is a great example to all of our young cricketers .
Ellen McGowan
Upton CC
Matt Owen
For her exceptional commitment to the start of the season . She has included girls in her u11s team and also been working hard alongside other coaches to increase both girls U13 and u15 opportunities . She has inspired others to play in our senior ladies side and is a true asset to the club ! On top of her coaching , she has also encouraged other members of our ladies team to come down and coach with her . Both the ladies she has brought down are now competing or looking to complete coaching badges . Ellen is a brilliant coach and we at Upton are lucky to have her !
Cheryl Waites
North East Cheshire CC
Huw Ricketts
Cheryl has inspired girls and women in the community to try cricket . NECCC has 250 u5s to u18s registered for 2021 , with 25 % being female . A lot of this success is down to Cheryl ' s efforts . She leads by example , encouraging people to give a new spot a go .
Shirley Jackson
Bedford CC
Vicki Barrett
The women ’ s section of Bedford CC only exists because of Shirley ’ s dedication and passion for women in cricket . She has grown it from nothing , through softball festivals , to a softball team through to the beginnings of hardball cricket this season . She is a constant and vocal advocate at the club for women in the game , despite the many and varied challenges along the way . She is a role model for emerging female coaches and players within the club and firmly believes in ‘ cricket is for everyone ’.
Emma Whittle
Frodsham CC
Peter O ’ Grady
Emma has relentlessly given all her spare time to rebuilding the junior section at Frodsham CC . Emma found passion for Cricket when her youngest son , who is Autistic , expressed an interest . Her older son soon followed . She absorbed herself with the game fully , even trying her hand at scoring ! We have seen an increase in female junior at our club , and Emma is being asked to set up a women ’ s section . The juniors see her as an encouraging and motivating person . Emma is someone who found cricket in her 40s and is still learning . Most importantly she wants the best for the whole junior squad and she is a passion advocate for diversity . Frodsham cricket would not be the same now without her .
Anna Robertson
Brockhampton CC
Steve Watkins
Outstanding contribution as an ECB Coach Developer and Women ’ s and Girls coach
Ellie Kealey
Flitwick CC
Howard
Moxon
Ellie has been a tireless champion for women and girls ' cricket at the club during the last five years . As a qualified coach she coaches girls and boys at the club , including those on the All Stars & Dynamos programmes . She ran two successful women ' s soft ball events at the club and with her friend , Ellie Gillett , started our women ' s section , Flitwick Flames , in 2017 . The team , which she now captains and plays in The Home Counties Women ' s League , provides a valuable progression route for girls in the club and for women locally who wish to to play and get involved in the game . She also sits on the club ' s management committee to represent women ' s cricket and further the club ' s growth and community development . She does all this whilst juggling her busy schedule as a full time teacher , looking after her son and supporting her partner who plays cricket regularly .