Growing and improving the game to provide a cricketing future for all VISION, MISSION AND STRATEGIC 3 OUTCOMES VISION A sport which inspires people of all ages, providing enjoyment for players, volunteers, followers and spectators. MISSION Grow and improve the game, to provide a CONTENTS cricketing future for all. 1. Purpose of Report 2. Role of Hampshire Cricket Board HAMPSHIRE CRICKET BOARD 3. Vision, Mission and Strategic Outcomes HAS 4 STRATEGIC OUTCOMES: 4. Key Achievements and Case Studies PLAYING – INSPIRE more people to play cricket, more frequently. WORKFORCE – Develop a thriving professional and voluntary workforce, which has the skills, knowledge and experience to ROLE OF DRIVE the growth of the game. PURPOSE HAMPSHIRE OF REPORT CRICKET BOARD FACILITIES – Provide high quality places to 1 2 play cricket which SUPPORT the growth of The purpose of this report is to highlight to HCB is the governing body of recreational the game. our members, stakeholders and funding cricket in the county and is one of 39 County partners the scope of HCB’s activities and Cricket Boards in the Country. GOVERNANCE – Cultivate a county cricket key achievements during 2016. The report network, which will SUSTAIN the growth of demonstrates the impact of a wide range of We work to grow and improve the game with: the game. activities through a series of case studies in four strategic areas - Playing, Workforce, • England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Facilities and Governance. • Hampshire Cricket Ltd • Hampshire Cricket in the Community Together with the HCB Business Plan, • Southern Premier Cricket League this report is an important element to • Hampshire Cricket League our commitment to accountability to the • Energise Me (County Sports Partnership) Hampshire Cricket Community. We also • Local Authorities hope that it will help raise our profile and • Affiliated clubs and associations showcase the tireless work undertaken • Community groups on a voluntary basis by leagues, affiliated associations and clubs. We invest in a diverse range of activities designed to provide playing and volunteering opportunities for men, women, boys, girls and people with disabilities. 2 3 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS 4 AND CASE STUDIES PLAYING Inspire more people to play cricket, more frequently. OUTCOMES • Increase the number of boys and girls playing regular competitive school and club cricket. • More people with a disability will be aware of and have the means to access high quality sustainable opportunities. • Increase the number of adults playing the game by retaining existing players and increasing transition between junior cricket and open age cricket. • Improve the standard of players graduating to the Hampshire Cricket Academy or girls equivalent. Disability squad and Hartley Wintney Cricket Maslow Capital’s CEO Ellis Sher was proud Club member Martin Williams negotiated to help promote disability cricket. He sponsorship of a three team tournament commented: from the club, Maslow Capital and several other partners. The magnificent lunch and tea were matched by the standard of cricket It is especially good to see and a sizeable crowd, showcasing disability some of England Physical cricket to the local community. Hampshire defeated Essex’s disability team and a “Disability winning team from the Hartley Wintney under 21 side. ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross) T20 tournament in “ The tournament, which has been agreed for Bangladesh playing at the Hartley three years, has paved the way for further sizeable financial support to fund winter Wintney on a fantastic day for training for a new development squad which players and supporters alike. plans to enter the national league in 2017. 5 Primary Schools – Year 3 and 4 Secondary School coaching and competitions CASE Soft Ball Competition CASE STUDY STUDY What we did What we did Case study outcomes The majority of clubs with junior sections Schools across the New Forest participated • Engaged ‘inexperienced’ cricket schools now run teams for the u9 age group and in a central venue league over the course in competition for the first time. require support through Chance to Shine to of 2 Tuesdays. The initial plan was for 8 of • The format has allowed new and existing recruit players in schools at years 3 and 4, the 9 Secondary Schools in the area to play players to participate together, without in addition to years 5 and 6. in 2 regional leagues the first week. In the experienced players dominating games. second week the top 2 from each league • Short format games allowed 3 matches As a result we targeted schools in played in a group of 4 and the bottom 2 to be played in an evening. Basingstoke, Eastleigh, Aldershot and from each played in a group of 4. The aim • It has helped provide additional playing New Forest to receive coaching at these was to allow similar standards of teams to opportunities for existing players and to age groups, leading to continuous cricket play against each other in the second week. recruit and enthuse new players of varying festivals at their local clubs. Children were Teams consisted of 8 players in an 8 overs a abilities aged 12 – 14. signposted to teams running u9 teams. side pair’s format. The success of the festivals was largely due to the young cricket ambassadors that were used which helped create a fun and enjoyable first experience for pupils. Case study outcomes In addition to the outcomes listed below, one of the most significant outcomes was the impact the programme had on the To the amazement of his teacher the child behaviour of a specific child. The child also attended an event out of school for Southern Vipers had a history of challenging behaviour and the first time. He went on to top score for Club Roadshow CASE disrupting others in the classroom. Other his team at the festival which helped them STUDY sports also struggled to engage the child win a bronze medal! He also now attends What we did but cricket provided a sense of achievement the local cricket club, the only activity he The first Southern Vipers Roadshow took where other activities couldn’t. participates in outside of school. place at St Cross Symondians CC. The aim of the event was to start to create a fan base This resulted in all cricket lessons being • 4 continuous cricket pilot festivals for the new Kia Super League team and use completed and a drastic improvement in successfully delivered Vipers players to inspire women and girls attitude across all subjects. • Total of 15 school teams participate to play and volunteer within women and Case study outcomes in the festivals girls cricket. • Raised awareness of the Kia Super • Strong support from teachers to continue League and the Southern Vipers amongst in 2017 as well as demand from schools in The Roadshow was attended by Vipers the recreational cricketing community in other areas to replicate the programme players who ran coaching stations and Hampshire. • Demand for teacher training, to enable competitions for girls from clubs across • Actively engaged with 150 female them to deliver independently the county. A W10 game (Hampshire’s players, coaches and volunteers. informal offer for women new to cricket) •Attendance at the first Southern Vipers also provided an opportunity for mums game at the Ageas Bowl was the highest to get involved and created a fantastic attendance for any of the WCSL games - showcase for the women and girls game. c.2,250. 7 Player Retention Wider Community NatWest U19 t20 CASE Engagement – CASE STUDY Chance to Shine STUDY What we did Street and Disability After the initial success of the inaugural Community Programme NatWest U19 T20 competition in 2015, 2016 The competition was positioned in the saw a 50% increase in entries as 20 teams pre-season captains meeting as an aid What we did became 30! Such was the increase in the to increase participation but it was also In order to access new audiences, HCB has delivery of Chance to Shine Street. Whilst number of teams, the campaign extended clear to see on the pitch that no team was started to work in areas of the community the projects are in their infancy we have to offer both group and knock out stages turning up to come second! The matches that wouldn’t naturally access and benefit established strong working relationships prior to the finals day, held at Basingstoke were played in a great spirit and the four from cricket. In 2015, we launched with existing sport and activity providers and North Hants CC. remaining teams treated to a finals day at a our Disability Community Programme, in both areas, The Saints Foundation and fine venue befitting of the occasion. involving nearly 100 hours of coaching and Active Communities Network. We had the third highest number of team taster days across 12 multi sports clubs entries in the country which is testament to We hope that the 2017 competition will and day centres. This programme has Case study outcomes clubs in and around the county, including encourage even more clubs to get involved. been expanded in 2016 and now provides • 277 people with a disability accessed the Isle of Wight, to not only “Get the Game T20 is here to stay and the NatWest U19’s our disability development Centres with a high quality coaching and competition. On!” but to ‘get more games on’! We are provides a great opportunity to develop steady flow of people wishing to continue • Weekly Chance to Shine Street Sessions also very grateful to Serious Cricket who skills both on and off the pitch. It also their participation in cricket. in 2 locations in Southampton and Havant. supplied a special prize of 12 snap back extends existing rivalries with teams • Established good relationships with caps as an incentive to enter into the beyond U15’s and U17’s cricket.