The Level 4 Sports Coach Apprenticeship will assist with coaching and community engagement across all HCB’s programmes and projects. The role is aimed at a coach who would like to broaden their knowledge across a variety of delivery areas but will specialise in School Sport Coaching. The apprenticeship will focus on the acceleration of sustainable mastery of children’s psychomotor skills and wider physical education standards.
On 1st November, the Hampshire Cricket Board hosted the much-anticipated Cricket Collective Celebration Event at Utilita Bowl. The event welcomed an impressive 227 volunteers, showcasing the vibrant and dedicated community that supports cricket across the region.
Southern Vipers’ academy player Eve O’Neill has been selected for the England U19 squad going to the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup, aged just 16, following her rapid rise through the ranks in Hampshire.
Hampshire Cricket Board is excited to announce that the ECB Umpiring Course will be held at Romsey Academy on Sunday, 26th January 2025. This comprehensive one-day course, running from 09:30 to 16:00, will provide participants with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to become effective cricket umpires.
Hamza Khan, from Southampton, has won the Inspire Award at Lord’s Taverners Super 1s awards evening hosted at the Oval. The award recognises his coaching work during a community cricket residential involving disabled participants.
The Hampshire Cricket Board is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 Girls' Skills Development Programme, a non-selective initiative offering additional opportunities for girls aged U11 and U13. This programme provides a supportive and enjoyable environment to develop core cricketing skills and gain confidence, with a focus on transitioning into hardball cricket.
On Sunday, 29th September, a select Hampshire team hosted an exciting wheelchair cricket match against the Great Britain (GB) Wheelchair team at Utilita Bowl's Indoor School. This event showcased the rapidly growing sport of wheelchair cricket, which includes both wheelchair users and able-bodied participants, highlighting its potential for wider recognition and inclusivity.
