Book Now: Safe Hands and First Aid Courses for Cricket Clubs

Cricket clubs and volunteers are encouraged to book places on upcoming Safe Hands safeguarding workshops and first aid courses, helping to ensure cricket continues to be a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for everyone.

Both courses are vital in supporting player welfare and club responsibilities, with a range of dates and venues available across the county.

Safe Hands Training - Mandatory for Club Safeguarding Officers

The face-to-face Safe Hands workshop, delivered by the local County Cricket Board, is a compulsory requirement for all Club Safeguarding Officers. It supports the online safeguarding module and focuses on practical guidance, discussion, and up-to-date best practice.

To meet ECB requirements, Club Safeguarding Officers must complete:

• The Online Safeguarding Module

• The Face-to-Face Safe Hands Workshop

• An enhanced DBS check through the England and Wales Cricket Board

Safeguarding training must be renewed every three years.

Upcoming Safe Hands Workshops

All sessions run from 6.30pm – 9.30pm

First Aid Courses – Open to Everyone

First aid courses are open to anyone, including coaches, captains, volunteers, parents, and players. Having more qualified first aiders within clubs helps ensure prompt and effective responses to injuries.

• Cost: £35

• Course validity: 3 years

Upcoming First Aid Courses

• 2 March – Utilita Bowl (6.30pm – 9.30pm)

• 12 March – Grayshott CC (Broxhead) (6.30pm - 9.30pm)

• 24 March – Utilita Bowl (6.30pm – 9.30pm)

• 15 April – Toynbee School (6.30pm – 9.30pm)

Places are limited on all courses and early booking is strongly recommended.

For further information, please contact [email protected]

By investing in safeguarding and first aid training, clubs and individuals are helping to create a safe, positive, and enjoyable cricketing experience for everyone involved.