Cheshire Cricket Board Player Pathway
A comprehensive Coaching Programme for Boys and Girls
Gavin Colebourn
Performance & Participation Manager
Information and Booking details of those Courses which are about to
start soon are shown on the Home Page as well as highlighted below
For more information: Michele Alder 01606-871200
The Cheshire Cricket Board Player Pathway is a unique development structure incorporating a
comprehensive coaching programme for boys and girls, which aims to develop an interest in the game and allow all
players to reach their full cricketing potentials.
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Cheshire's Courses are led by professional ECB Level 3 coaches, with First Aid, Safeguarding Children and Enhanced DBS
certifcates. Sessions take place throughout the calendar year at cricket clubs and school sports halls, with
talented players invited to progress along the pathway to compete for places in the Cheshire Youth Cricket
representative teams.
The Cheshire Pathway Programme comprises the following Courses
Easter Courses
THERE ARE NO EASTER COURSES PLANNED FOR 2017
Taking place in the School Easter holidays, these dynamic three-day 'Smashing Sixes' courses are aimed to capture the imagination
of young cricketers (aged 8-13) and provide the perfect ‘warm-up’ for the outdoor season.
The highlight is the Smashing Sixes World Cup, a multi-discipline team competition that runs across the three days, with prizes for the winning
team and best performing individuals.
The course also features a series of specialist skill sessions and an opportunity for players to experience some hard-ball nets, with expert
delivery from our award-winning team of professional ECB Level 3 coaches.
The dynamic format promises to be a huge hit with accomplished players and complete novices alike.
Summer Courses
2017 COURSES - BOOK NOW
A comprehensive summer holiday programme, courses have been running since the early 1990s
Fun weeks in a safe and friendly environment
For boys and girls in School Years 2-8 of all abilities
Hosted by ECB Clubmark Accredited clubs
Run by qualified ECB coaches all with enhanced DBS certificates and First Aid qualifications
New players are given information on how to join local clubs
Popular activities include six-a-side games, trios, nets, and group coaching
Talented players are invited to progress onto the Advanced Level courses the following winter
Summer Course T shirt and cricket softball for each participant
SUMMER HOLIDAY COURSES FOR CHILDREN
Cheshire Cricket Board announces the return of its popular Summer Courses for Children hosted at Club venues across the county throughout the Summer School Holiday period
2017 Dates, Venues & Booking Facility
A comprehensive summer holiday programme, courses have been running since the early 1990s
Fun weeks in a safe and friendly environment
For boys and girls in School Years 2-8 of all abilities
Hosted by ECB Clubmark Accredited clubs
Run by qualified ECB coaches all with enhanced DBS certificates and First Aid qualifications
New players are given information on how to join local clubs
Popular activities include six-a-side games, trios, nets, and group coaching
Talented players are invited to progress onto the Advanced Level courses the following winter
Summer Course T shirt and cricket softball for each participant
Autumn Courses (Sept-Oct)
2017 Dates, Venues & Booking Facility
These 5 week courses take place at selected Indoor Coaching Centres across Cheshire
For boys and girls aged 7-15 years of all abilities
A combination of nets, games and group coaching based on improving player performance
Some players will be invited to attend the Advanced Level Courses
Advanced Level Courses (Nov-Jan)
These 10 week INVITE ONLY courses offer players who have already achieved a high level of performance a
chance to further enhance their skills in a safe, fun and challenging environment
A combination of nets, games, Long Term Athlete Development and group coaching based on improving player
performance
For boys and girls aged 8-18 years
Participants complete a Performance Diary on course and receive some written feedback from CCB coaches
Previous Advanced Level players (and above) receive automatic invites to the course, but all 'new' players
must be endorsed by a Cheshire Cricket Board Development and Coaching Officer
District Level Courses (Jan-Apr)
These 12 week 'invite only' courses are offered to selected participants at Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15 level.
A combination of nets, games and innovative skill sessions based on improving player performance.
Participants complete a Performance Diary, which is checked regularly by our ECB Level 3 coaches.
At U11 Level the players also receive written feedback.
Some players will be selected to represent the Under 13 and Under 15 Cheshire District sides (North, East, South and West) in the District Festival, which takes place during the Whit Bank holiday and later in the summer.
At U13 level a minimum of 12 x school year 8 will be selected in each squad.
At U15 level a minimum of 10 x school year 10 will be selected in each squad. Squads may comprise 15 or 16 players.
At U11 level, following the conclusion of the course, some players will be invited to attend the Under 11 District Festival, which takes place
during the Whit holiday. From this Festival, the U11 County and Development squads will be chosen. The Development Squad will comprise predominantly 10 year olds.
Excellence Level Courses (Jan-Apr)
These 12 week 'invite only' courses are offered to selected participants at Boys under 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 age groups and
Girls Under 13, 15 and 17 age groups.
A combination of nets, games and innovative skill sessions based on improving player performance.
Participants complete a Performance Diary, which is checked regularly by our ECB Level 3 coaches.
The Cheshire Youth Cricket representative age group sides will be selected from participants on these courses.
High Performance Environment
Cheshire's Elite Players
Specialist sessions 2017 sessions
Players achieving representative status will be invited to attend Specialist coaching sessions led by ECB Level 3
coaches.
Sessions in batting, pace bowling, spin bowling and wicket keeping are available.
Sessions are designed to compliment the Excellence Level coaching programme, with players encouraged to add any
additional coaching points to their Performance Diaries.
Junior Academy
The Cheshire Cricket Board Junior Academy brings together our most talented youngsters between the ages of 11 and
14.
Players are nominated by their county age group coaches based on performances the previous season.
The Academy acts as a feeder system for the Emerging Player Programme, although not all players are guaranteed to
graduate to the next tier.
Specialist Academy training sessions will take place at Tytherington High School on Wednesday evenings from
January to April.
Emerging Player Programme
The Emerging Player Programme represents the top tier of the CCB Pathway.
The EPP is designed to provide greater opportunities for young players from non-first class counties to achieve
their full potential in the game.
Selections for the EPP are based on performances at county level the previous season, in consultation with each
county age group coach and manager.
County Age Group Representative Team Selection and Complaints Procedure
Selection for Cheshire Youth Cricket's County Age Group Representative teams is carried out through the assessment
of a varied 12-week coaching programme.
Coaches use a Performance Matrix to make observations about each player's performances in relation to some of the
attributes we look for in a county cricketer.
Ultimately, selection will be down to the judgement of the individual age group Coach and Manager, with input from
the other professional coaches who have been involved in the players' development.
For further clarification or to make a complaint regarding selection, please contact Cheshire Cricket Board
Performance Manager Gavin Colebourn
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