Aug 22, 2019 | Children Coaching, Clubs, Schools, Youth Cricket
On the 21st August before the Western Storm took on and defeated Surrey Stars, around 50 girls aged 9-11 took to the outfield at the Cooper Associates County Ground to take part in Western Storms’ Little Stormers Girls Festival. The morning was designed to...
Aug 6, 2019 | Children Coaching, Clubs, League, Schools, Youth Cricket
Over the course of the cricket season, Chard and Taunton Deane Cricket Club have fielded girl only sides to complete in a mixed league junior cricket. With the ECB launching a new game wide strategy (Inspiring a Generation) for 2020 – 2024 women’s and girls cricket is...
Jul 16, 2019 | Clubs, General, Schools, Youth Cricket
This year we have supported a number of clubs with girl only sections who are eager to play against other girls sections. In recognition of this and with the support of clubs, we implemented a girls soft ball programme for Under 11 and Under 13s. This has proven to be...
Mar 13, 2019 | Children Coaching, Club Development, Coaching and Courses, Courses
With the steady growth of girls cricket in Somerset, we have been asked by clubs if we can run a bespoke session that will help up-skill keen parents so they feel more confident to volunteer and support coaches during an under 11 session. In response to this request,...
Mar 8, 2019 | Clubs, Schools, Youth Cricket
A new competition fronted by England and Western Storm captain Heather Knight will give eleven girls from across the country the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the England team for a training session ahead of the Ashes this summer. 2019 will be a massive year...
