Child tickets slashed for Test

The ECB and Nottinghamshire have combined with npower in a bargain ticket deal for youngsters during the 2008 npower Test match at Trent Bridge between England and New Zealand from June 5.

The Urban Cricket Crew is an ECB initiative to encourage children to come along and experience a day of learning combined with sport at an npower Test Match.

The scheme allows children under 16 to watch any of the first four days of the third npower Test for £8, with one adult getting in free for every eight tickets bought.

All the seats are in the Fox Road stand, with each child receiving a goody bag on the day containing a fun activity pack, T-shirt, foam hand, cap and pen.

The Sticky Wicket activity pack is designed and mapped to the National Curriculum by Key Stage two teachers and based on the ECB’s Howzat system.

Nottinghamshire marketing manager Claire Harrison said: “The scheme not only offers a fantastic deal for youngsters but also means they get the chance to enjoy a great day out which combines learning with international cricket.

“It’s perfect for family groups, a school day out or for junior sections of local cricket clubs and similar offers have proved very popular in recent years.

“The Fox Road stand always has an excellent family atmosphere as it is alcohol and smoke-free, making it the perfect place for children to watch the match, while adults can enjoy a drink at the bar under the stand.

“And the activity pack means they can also learn about cricket while watching their heroes like Kevin Pietersen and Ryan Sidebottom in action.”

The offer applies for the first four days of the Test and tickets can be bought by ringing the Trent Bridge ticket office on 0870 168 8888 and quoting Urban Cricket Crew.

Meanwhile tickets are also still available in other areas around the ground on days one and four.