2023 was a really big season for Hailsham Cricket Club’s junior boys and girls with two new teams being added to those already ran in previous seasons.
It certainly did not disappoint, with 11 more games played and a big increase in the amount of training sessions taking place.
Winning games, league and cups is great fun and makes lifelong memories but also the small first steps into the sport and making small improvements are equally as satisfying for the coaches and families.
This happened every Wednesday evening when we regularly had over 40 under 5’s and under 8’s learning the fundamentals of the sport. It makes such a difference when they then progress to the U11’s or U12’s and already know the basics and can then be taught the more technical side of the game.
The new training facility was a game changer and allowed training sessions to run when previously they wouldn’t, it also allowed coaches to plan more inclusive and challenging sessions throughout the summer. Our big focus was girls’ participation in 2023 and through the new and expanding U13 team that was created and also the U11 girl’s only Dynamo sessions, we feel the club is in a better position with numbers of girls learning and enjoying the sport throughout the 4-18 age range.
Lastly a huge thank you to all the coaches and volunteers for their time, expertise and commitment to the junior section. Without everything you bring, we wouldn’t be able to deliver the program and help and offer a brilliant service to the local community.
We are actively looking for boys and girls of all ages, abilities and experience levels to join the club, learn and have fun playing the best sport in the world. Hailshamcc@outlook.com / 07980146841 or search Hailsham Cricket Club on socials.
