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ENGAGE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
ENGAGE CHILDREN
AND YOUNG PEOPLE
We will inspire a new generation of players
and fans to develop a love for cricket
Inspiring a new generation of children and young people to say ‘cricket is a game for me’ is fundamental to
the future health of our game, and giving this new generation the opportunity to play the game is critical in
inspiring them to discover and share their passion for cricket. We will continue to build on the foundations of
All Stars Cricket and participation in schools to enable more young people to pick up a bat and ball for the
first time. Together the game will deliver a clear, sustainable and safe pathway to make sure young people
can continue to play cricket into their adolescent years and beyond.
A detailed plan for cricket’s approach to participation in schools will be released in 2019.
“
95 %
Cricket reflects our
school values of
teamwork, respect for
each other, cooperation,
and communication.
Our children love
cricket and you can see
their confidence levels
increase when they play.
of current players
first played cricket
before age 16
4 million
We will: This means:
2 0.
played through Chance to Shine since 2005,
14% of whom go on to join a local club
Double cricket participation in primary schools More children will play more cricket in primary
schools more often through cricket’s overall schools
strategy. This will cover primary and secondary
schools in the state and independent sectors,
building on our strong ongoing relationship with
Chance to Shine and working with County Cricket
Boards, to ensure the success of this investment.
Deliver a compelling and coordinated recreational
playing offer from age five upwards More young people will play recreational cricket, as
the game will provide the right formats at the right
age and in the right environment, from first contact
in schools and clubs through to adult cricket. This
will include a greater focus on transitioning children
from primary school to club cricket.
Develop our safeguarding to promote safe spaces
for children and young people As more children engage with the game, appropriate
support will be provided to keep children and young
people safe in cricketing environments
Tyrone West
PE, Health and Development Leader
Denbigh Primary School, Luton
I N S P I R I N G G E N E R AT I O N S
most played team sport in school
‘Playing cricket at school’
is the most frequent cause for children
having an interest in the game
Denbigh Primary School was named ‘School of the Year’ in the 2017 Chance to Shine
Awards. The school is in one of the most disadvantaged areas in the country, but playing
cricket in partnership with Chance to Shine has had a huge impact. Academically,
Denbigh Primary School recently recorded its best ever SATs results, whilst also
improving pupils’ health and wellbeing. Cricket has also helped the school have its
most successful year ever playing competitive sport.
Cricket is the 8th
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