Cricket

Anyone can learn how to play cricket. Providing that you understand the basics first, then build on them, you'll get maximum enjoyment from this wonderful sport. Whether you're young or old, male or female, there will be at least one aspect of the game that suits you. And, if there's a young cricketer in your family, you'll have a great time supporting them.

Courses

Female only UKCC 1 Assistant Cricket Coach Award

21st January, 4th, 11th & 18th February 2012 at Leeds Grammar School, Harrogate Road Leeds LS17 8GS

Cost £210 which includes all resources, 1st Aid Certificate, Child Protection Certificate & 1 years membership to ECBCA.

More details and the booking form are attached below, alternatively please contact Carl Parkin, c.parkin@yorkshirecb.com Tel. 07894584889

Working in Schools, Unity City Academy, £10, date to be confirmed

This qualification will;

Help cricket coaches understand the National Curriculum PE Aspects of Knowledge
Help cricket coaches understand that the striking and fielding game of cricket can provide teachers with the chance to hit a number of National Curriculum PE requirements
Help cricket coaches recognise the links to the coaching process (How 2 coach skills)
Encourage a common coaching and education language between teachers and coaches
Help cricket coaches understand the concept of High Quality PE and integrate it into their practice
Help to explore the different requirements at Key Stage 2 and 3
Introduce coaches to the power and versatility of the new Howzat! resource

Please see the attachment below for more details

UKCC1 1st4Sport Cricket Coaching Assistant £210, Unity City Academy

Modules 1&2: 17^th March 2012 9am - 4pm
Modules 3&4: 24^th March 2012 9am - 4pm
Assessment : 31st March 2012 9am - 1pm
Safeguarding & Protecting Children Course: 31st March 2012 1.30pm - 4.30pm
First Aid course: 21^st March 2012 6pm - 10pm

The course is aimed at beginner coaches who will be able to 'assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision'. This role may include running warm ups, cool downs, small sided games and small group work. The course is essentially designed for parents and volunteers starting on the coaching pathway.

Module 1: Introduction to Coaching.

Module 2: Using Games to promote learning.

Module 3: Developing technical skills using group coaching.

Module 4: Group Coaching

Assessment: Short multiple choice questionnaire, 15 minute coaching session and debrief. Candidates can except to have an enjoyable experience working with our tutors and gain a vast about of knowledge.

Please see the attachment below for more details.

DVICC - Who are we?

DVICC is a club for visually impaired people in the north-east who want to have fun playing 'blind cricket'. We are looking for new members and welcome men and women, boys and girls (aged 10+), and no previous cricketing experience is required. All you need is a willingness to learn and to travel to training and matches. Equipment and coaching are provided.

What is blind cricket?

Blind cricket is a specially adapted form of cricket designed to allow visually impaired players the chance to enjoy the great game of cricket. It is played with adapted equipment like large stumps and a soft ball to make it accessible and safe for all - no matter what your degree of sight loss. It is a form of the game played by blind and partially-sighted people around the world.

Want to know more? - You can check out the Facebook group - Durham Visually Impaired Cricket Club at http://tinyurl.com/durhamvicc - or contact Richard Boggie on 0191 2858640 or Ron Young the Disability Cricket Development Officer for the Durham Cricket Board on 07801090661.

Volunteers and coaches are required for cricket projects in India, please click here to view more details.

Name :

Graeme Weeks

Job Title :

Cricket Development Manager

Organisation :

Durham Cricket Board

Address :

Riverside County Ground, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR

Telephone Number :

0191 3871717

Email :

graeme.weeks@durhamccc.co.uk

Name :

Ian Powell

Job Title :

North and Disabled Cricket

Organisation :

Durham Cricket Board

Address :

24 Allerton Close, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8NX

Telephone Number :

01609 777195

Mobile :

07976 787965

Email :

ian.powell5@btconnect.com

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