MCC Foundation Hubs
Hampshire Cricket Board deliver a wide range of opportunities for young people across the county. The MCC Foundation 'Hub' programme forms part of our 'urban' programmes and is a free-to-access cricket training and coaching programme for state-educated, talented players.
Following a free, 15-hour winter programme, we offer local and regional fixtures as well as entering the national hub competition, managed by the MCC Foundation.
The programme in Hampshire has progressed from delivering successful programmes for girls and boys in Southampton and girls squads in Basingstoke, to now offering girls and boys programmes in each of Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke.
In 2025, 48 boys and 78 girls accessed the programme, with Southampton U16 girls and boys squads both progressing to the quarter final of the national cup, making it our most successful season yet.
2026 Programme
Slight changes to the upcoming programme mean the age groups are now different for girls and boys:
Girls:
- U15s (school years 8-10) and U17s (school years 11-12)
- Year 7s and above are eligible to attend assessment
Boys:
- U13s (school years 7-8) and U15s (school years 9-10)
- Strong year 6s are eligible to attend assesment
Winter Training Information:
Southampton
- Location: King Edward VI School, Wilton Road
- Assessment dates: TBC
- Girls sessions: Evenings on Mondays & Wednesdays from January (TBC)
- Boys sessions: Evenings on Tuesdays from January (TBC)
Portsmouth
- Location: Priory School Sports Centre, Fawcett Road
- Assessment dates:
- Boys: Tuesday 9th & 16th December
- Girls: Thursday 11th December
- Girls sessions: Tuesdays 6:30-800pm / 8:00-9.30pm from January 13th
- Boys sessions: Thursdays 5:00-7:00pm / 7:00-9:00pm from January 8th
Basingstoke
- Location: Brighton Hill Community School, Brighton Way
- Assessment dates: TBC
- Girls sessions: Thursdays 6:00-7.30pm / 7.30-9pm from mid-January (TBC)
- Boys sessions: Tuesdays 6:00-7.30pm / 7.30-9pm from mid-January (TBC)
