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    Chance to Shinre Street brings cricket to thousands of young people who traditionally face barriers to getting active. It uses the sport to increase aspiration, promote social cohesion and create opportunities in diverse communities and areas of deprivation. There are 200 Chance to Shine Street projects across the country.

    It's a fast-paced version of the game played with a tapeball - a tennis ball wrapped in electrical tape - in small enclosed spaces. With six players per team and 20 balls per innings, it's cricket's answer to five-a-side football.

    All sessions are open to children of all abilities and kit is provided. All sessions are FREE of charge.

    Basingstoke:

    Session Location Ages Day/Time
    Brighton Hill U12s Street Brighton Hill Community School 8-12 Tuesday 16:30-17:30
    Brighton Hill U16s Street Brighton Hill Community School 12-16 Tuesday 17:30-18:30
    Popley U12s Street Everest Community Academy 8-12 Wednesday 17:00-18:00
    Basingstoke Girls Only Street Brighton Hill Community School 9-15 Thursday 17:00-18:00

    Portsmouth:

    Session Location Ages Day/Time
    Portsmouth Girls Only Street Priory School Indoor Sports Centre 9-15 Monday 16:30-17:30
    Portsmouth U16s Tape-Ball Street Priory School Indoor Sports Centre 12-16 Tuesday 17:30-19:00
    Portsmouth U12s Soft-Ball Street Charles Dickens Activity Centre 8-12 Wednesday 18:00-19:00

    For more information please contact Sam Moss

     

     

    Contact Us For all contact details and enquiries

    Ben Thompson
    Cricket Development Director

    E: ben.thompson@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07920 452529

    Mike Pollard
    Senior Cricket Development Manager

    E: michael.pollard@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07920 452527

    Emily Munro
    Cricket Operations Manager

    E: emily.munro@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07768 552627

    Abi Randell
    Cricket Development Administrator

    E: abigael.randell@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07553 460999

    John Cook
    Cricket Development Manager (County Safeguarding Officer & Coach Development)

    E: john.cook@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07766 838779

    Ben Saunders
    Cricket Development Manager (Schools & Junior Cricket)

    E: ben.saunders@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07384 255841

    Simon Jones
    Cricket Development Manager (Clubs & Workforce)

    E: simon.jones@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07920 452537

    Sam Moss
    Urban Cricket Development Manager 

    E: sam.moss@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07384 115633

    Matt Bradley
    Cricket Development Officer (Clubs & Junior Competitions)

    E: matt.bradley@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07900 134414

    Dani Ransley
    Wicketz Development Officer 

    E: danielle.ransley@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07880 724768

    Michael Powell
    Disability Development Officer 

    E: michael.powell@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07384 795804

    Emma Cowdrill
    Women & Girls Development Officer

    E:  emma.cowdrill@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07388 947862

    Address

    Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3XH
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