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Welcome to Hitting the Seam 37! The Women’s World Cup is nearly upon us! 2017 is shaping up to be an exciting year for everyone. The imminent ICC Women's World Cup and Champions Trophy, a tri-series for England Learning Disability, the launch of All Stars Cricket, a National Conference and further developments to icoachcricket all contribute to More Play, Great Teams and Inspired Fans. In this issue our focus is on women’s and girls’ cricket from the top of the game to grass roots and the legacy the World Cup will leave behind after 23rd July. Martyn Kiel, ECB Coach Development Manager Women’s Coaching Conferences: Evolving every year 1 Women’s Coaching Conference in 2016 3 conferences in 2017, with 120 Featuring Lydia Greenway Kate Cross Barbara Daniels Lisa Pagett Nicky Fuller Jane Booth and Tony Robson ough 29th January – Myersc College, Preston delegates. 11th February – Edg baston Stadium, Birmingh am rtfordshire e H – y r a u n 21st Ja ge, Hatfield Sports Villa ‘In terms of coach development and investing in people, this has been a huge step forward in laying the foundations for what I am sure will be a sign of things to come through Cricket Unleashed, our new strategy, which highlights the importance and value of the women’s game.’ Cookie Patel, ECB Training Manager. Hitting the Seam is the Official Magazine of the ECB Coaches Association. © ECB Coaches Association, 2017 Photography © Getty Images / ECB unless otherwise stated ECB Coaches Association Support Centre County Cricket Ground Edgbaston Birmingham Warwickshire B5 7QX Telephone: [phone] Email: [email protected] Designed and produced by Coachwise Creative 92682