There’s been an explosion of interest recently in girls and ladies cricket. Now Claygate Cricket Club is offering the chance for girls to come and learn how to play the game or develop new skills in this fast growing sport. All abilities are welcome and no previous experience is necessary!

Claygate have adopted the name of Claygate Diamonds for the side, and it could be a chance to shine bright on the cricket pitch!

Coaching starts at Claremont Fan Court School, for 5 weeks from Thursday 7th March, 6.30- 7.30pm*, (subject to final numbers) , before moving outside to Claygate Recreation Ground on 25th April.

The club initially are focusing on school years 5 and 6 but do please enquire if you are outside this group. The coaching will be provided by a professional cricket coach.

And it’s great value. Cost is just £20 for the 5 weeks; outdoors from 25th April for 12 weeks will be £40. No specialist kit is required.

Join us for a no obligation free trial session! Prior registration is required

Anyone wanting more information please contact Mike Cross (mjcross25@gmail.com / 07974 988032, Nick Madley (nick.madley@ntlworld.com / 07754 617210) or Pam Jarvis (russ.pam@btopenworld.com).

Over the last 10 years, CCC has put significant effort and investment into developing its junior section. The club now has nearly 200 juniors with 100 of those (ages 9 to 17) playing in six competitive sides in the West Surrey Youth League.

It also runs training for 5-8 year olds through the ECB’s All Stars programme, which last summer attracted an unprecedented number of around 80 children to the Rec.

The intention is that Claygate Diamonds will play a number of competitive games in the summer against similar teams from local clubs.