IMPACT REPORT

YOUNG PEOPLE Junior cricket continues to expand as we moved towards a new competitive structure under the new banner of Nottinghamshire Junior Cricket – with four junior leagues replaced by one governing committee to reduce the volunteer burden and allow us to deliver more central support. We are committed to growing the game by providing more options for children to play and stay in the sport; for example, the new county- wide league will offer formats that will facilitate transition from softball to hardball formats, thereby helping to retain players. Meanwhile, schools are a crucial touchpoint in our delivery of cricket. More than 17,600 children in 80 schools have played cricket this year through Chance to Shine. The All Stars and Dynamos programmes engaged more than 1,500 children, including over 400 girls, outside of school hours, with sessions delivered alongside local clubs to provide the perfect setting to develop skills and build friendships. Inspire the next generation to have a lifelong engagement with cricket. 710 young people also took part in our own coaching programme, Junior Outlaws, across winter evenings and school holidays We have relished the chance to use Trent Bridge to inspire young people. 2,250 children took part in Dynamos cricket festivals across the county, including the first ever regional Dynamos school festival and a girls’ schools finals day held at Trent Bridge, which would not have been possible without the dedication shown by the 96 young leaders who had been trained to support such events. Kwik Cricket remains highly popular, with 139 teams (including 37 girls' sides) made up of roughly 1,000 primary school-aged children taking part in summer leagues. Hardball cricket also had a strong showing, with 45 teams taking part in an English Schools Cricket Association competition across three age groups, 22 sides participating in an Under-19s edition of The Hundred and 31 teams (Under 13s and Under-15s) competing in the ECB National Cup. 8 17,600 children in 80 schools have played cricket this year through Chance to Shine.