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The Umpire Strikes Back

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Welcome to the new Hampshire Cricket Board podcast. We will be going into detail on all elements of our work across the county. Get in touch! Twitter @HampshireCB Facebook @hantscricketboard Instagram @hantscricketboard

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Fast Bowling - Intimidation, Pace & Skill 💨

November 09, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back!  A focus on fast bowling today and we have assembled an expert panel!  Joining us today are; Hampshire legend and now Player Development Manager for Hampshire Academy, James Tomlinson Hampshire's 2022 Player of the Year James Fuller  Ex-Hampshire and now Dorset bowler Emily Roberts We talk all things fast bowling including role models, intimidating batters, setting traps, bowling plans and the joy of running in FAST! We also look at coaching fast b...

Coach Development - train or upskill this winter!

October 25, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back! Today the spotlight shines on our upcoming Coach Development programme. You can start or continue your coaching journey in Hampshire this winter. Full course details can be found here. To give more detail we speak to Katie & Ben, two coaches who have taken different routes into coaching but are now working for HCB as Community Coaches. They, alongside our Coach Development Manager John Cook, discuss their cricketing journey, apprehensions before taking...

Coach Development - train or upskill this winter!

October 25, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back! Today the spotlight shines on our upcoming Coach Development programme. You can start or continue your coaching journey in Hampshire this winter. Full course details can be found here. To give more detail we speak to Katie & Ben, two coaches who have taken different routes into coaching but are now working for HCB as Community Coaches. They, alongside our Coach Development Manager John Cook, discuss their cricketing journey, apprehensions before taking...

European Adventures & Remembering SK Warne 🐐

October 07, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back - Episode 45! An international feel today with a look at two European adventures and a request for stories related to Shane Warne. We start by talking to Ali Gajic & Rebecca Blake who have both been playing international cricket in Europe. Ali, who plays for Verwood CC in the Hampshire League, has been playing for Serbia in the European Cricket League and the ICC WT20 Qualifiers in Finland. Rebecca, from Hursley Park, has represented Romania in the re...

Overton W10 & Hawks vs Aces

September 15, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Welcome to Episode 44 of The Umpire Strikes Back! A busy episode this week featuring 3 great topics. First up is a focus on our ever growing W10 Women's Softball cricket. Simon from Overton CC talk us through their venture into the game, setting up a team, benefits to the whole club. Their captain Kitty, talks fun, new friends and challenges! For more information contact [email protected] I then attended our Hawks Academy game vs ACE Programme at the Ageas Bowl. It was a fa...

Player Loans & Calmore Sports off to the Big Show (again!) 🏆

August 31, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back! Two great features today: First up, we speak to the (anoynomous) man behind the newly formed Hants CL Player Loans Twitter account. He aims to bring together clubs looking for extra players and players without a game. The founder talks through the reasons for setting the account up, practicalities of running on Twitter and the future of club cricket. Be great if all our listeners could follow the account; https://twitter.com/HCLPlayerLoans Next, we ...

Freddies Field of Dreams in Hampshire? Hawks Academy 🦅

August 04, 2022 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Episode 42 - Today we focus on access to cricket within urban communities on the back of the BBC documentary 'Freddies Field of Dreams' which saw cricket opened up to teenagers in Preston. This echoed with lots of current work within Southampton and plans to extend across the rest of Hampshire. We speak to Cantell School Headteacher Harry Kutty. Harry has recently become a non-exec director of Hampshire Cricket, with a remit to focus on communities. Cantell is a diverse and engaging school...

Different Class & Commentary Star!

July 06, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

Welcome back to the Umpire Strikes Back! Today we delve into cricketing history with Dr Duncan Stone, author of 'Different Class: the untold story of English cricket' We talk class structure, barriers to participation, league vs friendly and the future of cricket in England. Read Duncan's book Next we speak to Melissa Story, Hampshire Cricketer and now commentary star! She talks through her journey from player to BBCTMS commentator, working with heroes, being a role model and the peri...

Different Class & Commentary Star!

July 06, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

Welcome back to the Umpire Strikes Back! Today we delve into cricketing history with Dr Duncan Stone, author of 'Different Class: the untold story of English cricket' We talk class structure, barriers to participation, league vs friendly and the future of cricket in England. Read Duncan's book Next we speak to Melissa Story, Hampshire Cricketer and now commentary star! She talks through her journey from player to BBCTMS commentator, working with heroes, being a role model and the peri...

Sarisbury Athletic 🎉 & NV Play 📺

May 06, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Happy Cricket Eve! As the recreational season kicks off tomorrow we are back with a feature on Sarisbury Athletic CC. They have increased their community engagement in recent years with clubhouse refurbishment, comedy nights, Hundred game days, charity links and their #opentoall hashtag. Social Sec Mike Poyner talks us through the changes and plans for the season. Runs4research - https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/campaign/runs4research/ We then speak to NV Play Commercial Manager N...

Cricket & Sustainability - Ageas Bowl, Hursley Park & Batting Lab

February 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

A focus on sustainability today as we look at how cricket will cope with environmental, social and financial changes. Firstly, we speak to Ageas Bowl Head Groundsman Simon Lee about the challenges of preparing professional cricket wickets in the ever changing climate plus the move towards green technology. Definitely one for your grounds teams!  Then Abi Moore, Ageas Bowl Head of Operations talks about the move towards an Eco strategy to keep the stadium up to date and even more effectiv...

Cricket & Sustainability - Ageas Bowl, Hursley Park & Batting Lab

February 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

A focus on sustainability today as we look at how cricket will cope with environmental, social and financial changes. Firstly, we speak to Ageas Bowl Head Groundsman Simon Lee about the challenges of preparing professional cricket wickets in the ever changing climate plus the move towards green technology. Definitely one for your grounds teams!  Then Abi Moore, Ageas Bowl Head of Operations talks about the move towards an Eco strategy to keep the stadium up to date and even more effectiv...

Episode 38 - Hugo Hammond & Langleys' Coaching Star

January 11, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Happy New Year! Welcome back to the Umpire Strikes Back! Today we are delighted to be joined by Hartley Wintney, Hampshire & England Physical Disability (and Love Island!) star Hugo Hammond. Hugo tells us about his whirlwind summer, his journey into D40 cricket in Hampshire, being a role model for the next generation and his plans for the future. For more info on any of our disability programmes please contact; D40 & Super 9s - [email protected] Super 1s - hugh.bernard@a...

Episode 37 - Super 1s 🎯 County Grants 💰 & Junior Umpires 👆🏼

November 18, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

A busy #UmpStrikesBack today as we feature 3 areas of HCB work. Firstly, we speak to Hugh Bernard and Michael Powell about our Lord's Taverners Super 1s programme. Super 1s gives young people with a disability aged 12-25 the chance to play regular, competitive cricket. Hugh and Michael talk accessibility, raising awareness, increasing confidence, employability and role models. Contact [email protected] for more information on Super 1s. Simon Jones gives an update on the County...

Episode 36 - Arthur Godsal & Wicketz 🌆

November 04, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week we focus on cricket in urban settings and look at the importance of role models on encouraging Black and African Caribbean children to take up the game. Arthur Godsal (England U19's and South Wilts CC) joins us to talk about his journey through the junior ranks, his thoughts on representation within the game and his work with the ACE programme. He also talks about his recent exploits in Spain with the England XI winning the European Cricket Challenge ft Arthur C & Bowled!  We t...

Episode 35 - Village Cup & Pride of Cricket 🏆🏆

October 01, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Welcome back to The Umpire Strikes Back!! We are back in action after a busy summer and ready for a winter of highlighting the great recreational cricket community in Hampshire. Today we celebrate two special wins! Firstly, Simon Trott of Overton CC who has won the LV-Insurance Pride of Cricket Media Hero Award! Simon has revolutionised the online activity at Overton CC and great for those efforts to get some national recognition. And we speak to Sam Moss and Mark Lavelle from Calm...

Episode 34 - Brockenhurst CC 🦡

July 11, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Welcome to Episode 34 of The Umpire Strikes Back.  This week we visited Brockenhurst CC to hear all about their recent transformation. Hon Sec Martin and Committee member Bronya talk through the last few years and offer a wealth of advice to other clubs.  We cover the importance of All Stars and Dynamos, starting a Girls' section, introducing a W10 team, new branding to connect with community and hopes for the future.  If you would like any more information on any topic covered please get...

Episode 33 - Money, Money, Money 💰 plus Overton CC Live Streaming 📹

June 03, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Hello! A big focus on money this week as we highlight the numerous funding streams open to clubs this summer. We talk about the Inspired to Play grant, #Funds4runs and the upcoming Welcoming Environments fund More info - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/club-development/funding/ June is #WomensBigCricketMonth and we showcase events running throughout the month Register your event - https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/women-and-girls/womens-big-cricket-month  We also speak to Ch...

Episode 33 - Money, Money, Money 💰 plus Overton CC Live Streaming 📹

June 03, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Hello! A big focus on money this week as we highlight the numerous funding streams open to clubs this summer. We talk about the Inspired to Play grant, #Funds4runs and the upcoming Welcoming Environments fund More info - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/club-development/funding/ June is #WomensBigCricketMonth and we showcase events running throughout the month Register your event - https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/women-and-girls/womens-big-cricket-month  We also speak to Ch...

Episode 32 - League Season Previews & Fareham and Crofton CC

April 30, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Hello!  We are so close to the start of the league season so who better to hear from than the league organisers!  Joining us today are; Steve Vear - Southern Premier League Chair Gam Gurung - British Gorkhali League Secretary  Matt Camp - Hampshire Slam Competition Founder  All three discuss the challenges of the past 12 months, plans for this season, the importance of community & bringing youngsters into the adult game. Plus - a reminder to be well behaved this season!  In Club Corner w...

Episode 31 - Batting with Jimmy Adams & Joe Weatherley plus Ageas Bowl plans for 2021🌞

April 06, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

With the Specsavers County Championship starting this week who better to speak to than the man set to face the first ball and the coach getting the team ready!  Current Hampshire opening batsman Joe Weatherley and former captain Jimmy Adams talk the pressures (and opportunities) of opening the batting, switching between 3 formats, being mentally prepared and hopes for 2021.  A fascinating insight into the professional game and a lot of love from Jimmy for Neil Mackenzie!  Plus, we speak t...

Episode 30 - In memory of Rick Kellaway - Disability Cricket in Hampshire

March 20, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

This week we pay tribute to Rick Kellaway who sadly passed away in January.  Rick played a massive part in the Hampshire Disability Programme, providing opportunities for people with disabilities across the county. Rick delivered the schools programme, coordinating activity in over 20 schools and helping to facilitate competitions. Rick also supported the disability county squads, including the softball and D40 Academy teams who played matches against Sunday adult sides across the County.  ...

Episode 29 - All Stars ⭐ Dynamos 🌪 Schools 🏫 & Cricket Nuggets!

March 04, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

This week we focus on junior cricket & in particular the ECB National Programmes All Stars and Dynamos. We speak to ECB Head of National Programmes Jason Russell-Jones and Delivery Manager Dan Garbutt, who tell us the national plans for summer 2021. They also remind us of the philosophy of All Stars, the Dynamos link to the Hundred and confirm plans for Activator training. We then hear from Emily Munro, our Schools Engagement Manager and Ryan Beck, Schools Cricket Activator to get the Ha...

Episode 29 - All Stars ⭐ Dynamos 🌪 Schools 🏫 & Cricket Nuggets!

March 04, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

This week we focus on junior cricket & in particular the ECB National Programmes All Stars and Dynamos. We speak to ECB Head of National Programmes Jason Russell-Jones and Delivery Manager Dan Garbutt, who tell us the national plans for summer 2021. They also remind us of the philosophy of All Stars, the Dynamos link to the Hundred and confirm plans for Activator training. We then hear from Emily Munro, our Schools Engagement Manager and Ryan Beck, Schools Cricket Activator to get the Ha...

Episode 28 - Who answers the 📞 at Lords? & Hartley Wintney CC

February 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

February is Learning Month as we try to get #MatchReady21  We are shining a light on all of the online resources available at present ⬇⬇⬇ First up, Fiona Newnham (Ventnor CC Scorer & Hampshire ACO tutor) & Sophie Mclelland (Rachel Hayhoe Flint & South Coast panel Umpire) talk us through their careers from the grassroots beginnings to officiating at Lords! They also discuss the challenges of breaking into the first class game, tutoring and being role models for the next generation of offic...

Episode 28 - Who answers the 📞 at Lords? & Hartley Wintney CC

February 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

February is Learning Month as we try to get #MatchReady21  We are shining a light on all of the online resources available at present ⬇⬇⬇ First up, Fiona Newnham (Ventnor CC Scorer & Hampshire ACO tutor) & Sophie Mclelland (Rachel Hayhoe Flint & South Coast panel Umpire) talk us through their careers from the grassroots beginnings to officiating at Lords! They also discuss the challenges of breaking into the first class game, tutoring and being role models for the next generation of offic...

Episode 27 - Mindset, Recovery & Opening Up.... #Lockdown Gold 🥇

February 04, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

A slice of much needed positivity for you today ⬇⬇  Hear Michael Caulfield MSc (one of the UK’s leading Sport Psychologists having worked in professional sport for over 25 years) and Richard Gigg (Strategy Consultant and people motivator with experience of working with Hampshire Cricket clubs) talk about Covid mindset, recovery, the power of exercise, getting outside and using #lockdown to be productive. Plus, Mark Boyns, founder of Opening Up Cricket, gives us information on upcoming clu...

Episode 26 - 🐍Vipers Champions, Laptops for children 💻 & the #OneleggedWarrior!

January 22, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Welcome to our first episode of 2021. Back in #lockdown and we can't get out for winter nets but still plenty to talk about. Today we feature our fantastic Vipers Champions project, hearing from HCB staff Mike Pollard & Emma Cowdrill, plus two Champions Bella & Claire. They tell us about the programme, the effect it has had on their personal development and how you can get involved. To get involved 📧 [email protected] We also speak to Rob Franks, the #oneleggedwarrior! Ro...

Episode 26 - 🐍Vipers Champions, Laptops for children 💻 & the #OneleggedWarrior!

January 22, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Welcome to our first episode of 2021. Back in #lockdown and we can't get out for winter nets but still plenty to talk about. Today we feature our fantastic Vipers Champions project, hearing from HCB staff Mike Pollard & Emma Cowdrill, plus two Champions Bella & Claire. They tell us about the programme, the effect it has had on their personal development and how you can get involved. To get involved 📧 [email protected] We also speak to Rob Franks, the #oneleggedwarrior! Ro...

Episode 25 - Wicket Keeping & 2 'Wise' Men

December 18, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

For our final episode of 2020 we focus on those brave enough to pursue a career in Wicket Keeping!  We assembled an expert panel to talk about the skills of the trade, why they started and the highs and lows of the position ⬇⬇⬇ Michael Bates - Former Hampshire Star & current England and Hampshire Coach Ariana Dowse - Hampshire Womens & Vipers Keeper George Metzger - Hampshire Academy & England U19 Lions  & Pippa Sproul - Burridge & Hampshire U13s  Final ball drama - 2012 Clydesdale bank f...

Episode 24 - Award Winners, Juniors and Sponsors 💰💰

November 29, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

A packed episode today! We start with fantastic news! Andrew Morris has won the national Chance to Shine Lockdown Hero award. Andrew joins us to tell us about the amazing efforts from him and his team at Ropley CC.  We then speak to Compton & Chandlers Ford CC who have also been very active in the past few months. Hear how they have restructured, changed priorities and are now reaping the rewards.  Finally, Justin Cousins (Locks Heath CC) and Steve Menary (Burley CC) talk all things junio...

Episode 23 - Spin Bowling & Saving Lives

November 12, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Welcome back to Umpire Strikes Back. Today we look at the art and guile of Spin Bowling. Our Spin panel of Raj Naik (former 1st class cricketer in India), John Cook (our Coach Developer and England VI head coach) and Simon Jones, (the thinker!) speak to us about developing young spinners, the need for more left arm spin bowlers, how to set a field and planning to get wickets! For spin bowling coaching ideas visit - www.icoachcricket.ecb.co.uk and search SPIN Imran Tahir One to One - htt...

Episode 23 - Spin Bowling & Saving Lives

November 12, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Welcome back to Umpire Strikes Back. Today we look at the art and guile of Spin Bowling. Our Spin panel of Raj Naik (former 1st class cricketer in India), John Cook (our Coach Developer and England VI head coach) and Simon Jones, (the thinker!) speak to us about developing young spinners, the need for more left arm spin bowlers, how to set a field and planning to get wickets! For spin bowling coaching ideas visit - www.icoachcricket.ecb.co.uk and search SPIN Imran Tahir One to One - htt...

Episode 22 - Behind the scenes @ Ageas Bowl

October 23, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

In our final look back at summer 2020 we speak to those who enabled International Cricket to take place and those who commentated on it.  BBC Solent lead commentator Kevan James tells us about covering cricket in empty stadiums, reviews Hampshire CCC season, talks about the Vipers, praises new commentary stars and of course we mention his 4 in 4 against India in 1996!  We then speak to Ageas Bowl Head Groundsman Simon Lee and his deputy Tom Cowley. They have a had a manic few months and di...

Episode 22 - Behind the scenes @ Ageas Bowl

October 23, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

In our final look back at summer 2020 we speak to those who enabled International Cricket to take place and those who commentated on it.  BBC Solent lead commentator Kevan James tells us about covering cricket in empty stadiums, reviews Hampshire CCC season, talks about the Vipers, praises new commentary stars and of course we mention his 4 in 4 against India in 1996!  We then speak to Ageas Bowl Head Groundsman Simon Lee and his deputy Tom Cowley. They have a had a manic few months and di...

Episode 21 - Victorious Vipers & Club Season Review

September 30, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

On #InternationalPodcastDay we celebrate the cricketing activity of the past few months. Firstly we speak to Charlotte Taylor, the Vipers star who took 6/34 in Sundays Edgbaston final, live on Sky Sports. She talks wickets, celebrations and family support!  Andrew Worth, Chairman of Sparsholt CC, talks about the formation of a Winchester club championship, Simon Jones reviews the fixture groups set up across the county and we give praise to some special milestones at; Bramshaw CC Gosport ...

Episode 20 - Vipers on the charge!

September 13, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

#WomensCricketMonth Special!  Featuring the Southern Vipers and their Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy campaign.  We hear from; Providence Cowdrill on her tournament hopes and expectations  Regional Director of Women's Cricket Adam Carty on designing and executing a game plan  And Ella Chandler discusses debuts and role models  September is ECB Women's Cricket Month. If your club is holding an event please get in touch - [email protected] 

Episode 20 - Vipers on the charge!

September 13, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

#WomensCricketMonth Special!  Featuring the Southern Vipers and their Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy campaign.  We hear from; Providence Cowdrill on her tournament hopes and expectations  Regional Director of Women's Cricket Adam Carty on designing and executing a game plan  And Ella Chandler discusses debuts and role models  September is ECB Women's Cricket Month. If your club is holding an event please get in touch - [email protected] 

Episode 19 - What makes a good captain?

September 04, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

The Art of Captaincy!  Must listen for all captains and players.....you may appreciate your skipper more after this!  Today we hear from 5 captains. Neil Trestrail - Lymington and Southern League star, Emma Tatnell - new captain of Ropley 2s, Lauren Plater - Cove 2s skipper, Ed Hossell - England Visually Impaired captain and our own Simon Jones - who has previously captained Bishops Waltham  We discuss; The attributes of a good captain Challenges of managing expectations and personalitie...

Episode 19 - What makes a good captain?

September 04, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

The Art of Captaincy!  Must listen for all captains and players.....you may appreciate your skipper more after this!  Today we hear from 5 captains. Neil Trestrail - Lymington and Southern League star, Emma Tatnell - new captain of Ropley 2s, Lauren Plater - Cove 2s skipper, Ed Hossell - England Visually Impaired captain and our own Simon Jones - who has previously captained Bishops Waltham  We discuss; The attributes of a good captain Challenges of managing expectations and personalitie...

Episode 18 - Talent ID & Team Selection

August 21, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Today we focus on identifying talent and selecting teams, a hot topic at all levels of the game.  We get the national picture from David Court, the new ECB Player Identification Lead and the local outlook from James Hibberd, Regional Performance Manager for the Hampshire Pathway.  A great listen with real significance for parents, coaches and players.  They discuss; Importance of giving players time to develop The issues with one off trials Talent ID in other sports and how players shoul...

Episode 17 - Billy Taylor and Shaun Lilley on Umpiring & Fixtures Update

August 07, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Today we hear from former Hampshire and Sussex player Billy Taylor on his journey from player to first class umpire. He is joined by Southern Premier League umpire Shaun Lilley.  The pair discuss; Transition from player to umpire Handling player behaviour Being prepared (or not prepared) for play!  We also check in on the games played across the county so far - mentions for; Locks Heath CC, Hythe & Dibden CC, Burridge CC, Bramshaw CC, Old Basing CC and Ropley CC. 

Episode 16 - Aneurin Donald & Inside a Cricketers mind!

July 24, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Psychology special! We speak to Darren Britton, Sports Psychologist and Lecturer at Solent University, about the challenges of returning to cricket. Coping mechanisms, controlling the controllables and concentration techniques all get a mention. We also speak to Hampshire batsman Aneurin Donald. He discusses his return from serious injury, moving counties and the importance of community programmes in grass roots cricket. Please leave us a review and share any successes/failures from th...

Episode 16 - Aneurin Donald & Inside a Cricketers mind!

July 24, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Psychology special! We speak to Darren Britton, Sports Psychologist and Lecturer at Solent University, about the challenges of returning to cricket. Coping mechanisms, controlling the controllables and concentration techniques all get a mention. We also speak to Hampshire batsman Aneurin Donald. He discusses his return from serious injury, moving counties and the importance of community programmes in grass roots cricket. Please leave us a review and share any successes/failures from th...

Episode 15 - Cricket is BACK!

July 16, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

The return of recreational Cricket!  To celebrate we went to the pub and discussed; New playing guidelines Fixtures across the county Junior cricket Success and failure from the first weekend!  Mentions for Ropley CC, Portsmouth CC, Portsmouth Community CC, Compton and CF CC & Sway CC Covid 19 FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/

Episode 15 - Cricket is BACK!

July 16, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

The return of recreational Cricket!  To celebrate we went to the pub and discussed; New playing guidelines Fixtures across the county Junior cricket Success and failure from the first weekend!  Mentions for Ropley CC, Portsmouth CC, Portsmouth Community CC, Compton and CF CC & Sway CC Covid 19 FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/

Episode 14 - Umpiring appreciation & win money for your club!

June 19, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

As part of our #Hantslearning month we shine the spotlight on our Umpires! So integral to every game and now easier than ever for all players to get involved. We hear from Izzy, a young umpire starting her journey in the game, on how becoming an umpire has given her a greater knowledge of the rules and improved her own cricket! Plus, Jeff Levick of Hampshire Association of Cricket Officials, introduces a new club competition. The Umpiring Project will give clubs the chance to win some m...

Episode 14 - Umpiring appreciation & win money for your club!

June 19, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

As part of our #Hantslearning month we shine the spotlight on our Umpires! So integral to every game and now easier than ever for all players to get involved. We hear from Izzy, a young umpire starting her journey in the game, on how becoming an umpire has given her a greater knowledge of the rules and improved her own cricket! Plus, Jeff Levick of Hampshire Association of Cricket Officials, introduces a new club competition. The Umpiring Project will give clubs the chance to win some m...

Episode 13 - Back to training & Scorer appreciation

June 11, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

All about numbers this week. Following recent ECB guidance we discuss how we can start training in controlled environments and how many players can train at one time. Then we celebrate those who give up their time to score our games. We speak to Shirley from IBM Hursley CC and Sarah from Basingstoke and NH CC, they tell us about scoring games at home during lockdown, coloured pens, tablet scoring and players saying (or not saying) thank you! Plus another poem from Littleton and West Hi...

Episode 13 - Back to training & Scorer appreciation

June 11, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

All about numbers this week. Following recent ECB guidance we discuss how we can start training in controlled environments and how many players can train at one time. Then we celebrate those who give up their time to score our games. We speak to Shirley from IBM Hursley CC and Sarah from Basingstoke and NH CC, they tell us about scoring games at home during lockdown, coloured pens, tablet scoring and players saying (or not saying) thank you! Plus another poem from Littleton and West Hi...

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