Dumfries is getting ready to reach for the stars with the launch/relaunch of All Stars Cricket at Dumfries Cricket Club.
From 21 May children aged 5-8 will have a great first experience of the sport via the programme delivered at Dumfries Cricket Club. Introduction to ‘All Stars Cricket sessions will run from the 9 April for children to get a taster of the programme prior to the launch in May.
All Stars Cricket is all about introducing children to the game in a fun, safe and inclusive environment and parents are encouraged to take part too.
Last year 35 children took part in All Stars at Dumfries Cricket Club. They were part of more than 37,000 children involved across the country and this will year will be even bigger and better. Parents can visit allstarscricket.co.uk to find out more information and sign their kids up.
After signing up, boys and girls get a cricket ‘back-pack’ delivered to their door with a bat, ball and everything they need to try the game for the first time.
Andrew Reed, Dumfries Cricket Club Chairman said: “We were so pleased with the programme last year, so much so that we have signed up to deliver the progamme again for 2018. The kids had so much fun, along with the coaches and parents who got involved, and we look forward to welcoming even more down to the club.”
Former England Captain and All Stars Cricket ambassador Michael Vaughan added: ““I started playing cricket at my local club and have seen first-hand how important it is to introduce kids to our sport in a fun way.
“As a parent, I’ve also seen how tough it can be to get kids interested in sport especially given the amount of activities competing for their time. Finding a way for cricket to appeal to kids and to get them active is more important than ever.
“We are bringing cricket to the front door of kids and parents across the UK. I can’t wait to see the positive impact this will have at Dumfries Cricket Club and the wider game.”
To Register on the course visit allstarscricket.co.uk/dumfriescricketclub
Dumfries Cricket Club have a full programme for all age groups for the 2018 season. The Junior programme for 9years up, Youth Programme for 12 years up, Women and Girls programme for all ages and the senior Men’s teams. Newly Appointed Head Coach James Bell said “I am looking forward to helping Dumfries Cricket Club players and teams perform well in all competitions and looking forward to seeing great improvement in all aspects of the games. I aim to deliver sessions which are fun, engaging and improve players technical abilities”
The club have also committed to a comprehensive fixture list for under 13 age groups, women and girls, Sunday fixtures for youths and recreation players, midweek fixtures for development squads, along with the Senior men’s team playing in the Western Premier League.
All the training programmes begin on the 9 April 2018 and full training and fixture lists are available on the clubs website www.dumfriescricketclub.com. If anyone is interested in playing cricket with Dumfries should contact the club at [email protected] or call Andy on 07792827695
