Chance to Shine in Worcestershire works with primary schools every year, supporting school children from Year 1 all the way to Year 6 to take part in cricket.
We inspire children to be excited about the sport. We teach pupils how to play cricket and ensure that they learn academic and life skills whilst they take part. We support staff to teach the sport, so that they develop a culture of cricket within their school. We encourage schools to compete internally or taking part in a local tournament, and help children to take the next steps to progress on their cricketing journey.
Worcestershire Chance to Shine Programme looks to go beyond simply delivery cricket in schools. During the programme we will look to work with state schools to provide;
Our Programmes
Whole School Programme - Half-term offer, including:
- Inspire - Introduction to Chance to Shine Programme and free online teacher portal
- Play - Practical lessons learning the fundamentals of cricket as well as developing social skills such as teamwork and communication
- Lead - Help teachers and young leaders develop confidence to deliver cricket lessons in their school
- Compete - Put your skills to the test! Opportunities to take part in intra and inter-school competitions as well as personal best skills days
- Pathway - Promote extra-curricular cricket activities outside of school time to parents and children
- Learn (no direct delivery expectation) - A chance to take cricket inside the classroom with fun english and maths lessons based around the game
Engagement Day - whole school fun day, including;
- Inspire - Introduction to cricket and sign up to free online teacher portal
- Play - Taster sessions delivered throughout the day for their first great experience of cricket!
- Compete - Time to have a go! A chance to shine personal best competition
- Pathway - Opportunities to interact with parents and children to promote clubs and centres transition routes for extra cricket!
Chance to Shine in Worcestershire
All schools are entitled to free coaching through the Chance to Shine Programme.
Interested in getting your school involved? Contact our School Development Officer Harry Kitchen on Harry.Kitchen@worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk or via mobile on 07850 603939.