Your chance to take part in Cricket Week

Applications are now being invited to take part in Cricket Week in August - and the deadline has been extended to July 1.

In its 80th year, Cricket Week (August 6-11) is a unique opportunity for women cricketers, held in the picturesque village of Colwall, on the Herefordshire side of the Malvern Hills.

Players come from all over the country and from abroad and are of widely varying standards, from complete beginner to international standard.

Cricket Matches

Experience different types of cricket matches, including declaration games, a two-day mini Test, a 40-over match and a highly competitive knockout 15/15 competition with trophies for the winning team.

A select XI also plays against the local men’s team after the day’s play on the Wednesday.

Coaching

All players are encouraged to improve throughout the week. For those who want advice on their bowling or batting techniques, there is never a shortage of willing, and extremely able, players prepared to take time out to coach others and this week is the ideal time to put into practice what has been learnt.

Evenings

There is a great social aspect to Cricket Week. The local cricket club and pub are very good hosts so a welcome can be found at one venue or another most evenings.

There is a quiz on Monday evening while a hockey match is a new introduction for the Tuesday evening and the local cricket team plays host on Wednesday evening with a BBQ. Friday night is the culmination of the week which is always a memorable evening with a lot of laughs.

Accommodation

Bed and breakfast accommodation is plentiful in the area, as are caravan sites. Some groups share houses and there is a limited amount of camping available at the cricket club, with facilities.

The Malvern Tourist Information Centre will send you an extremely helpful guide free of charge and can be contacted on 01684 892289.

Applications:

Please print and complete the form below:

Cricket Week 2006 - Application Form (122 KB)

If you have any questions or want to know more, contact one of the Cricket Week committee:

Coral Handley: Tel: 01684 593453 (h) 07773491203 (m)
Penny Ross: Tel: 01457 864951 (h), 07766013611 (m)
Paula Knibbs: Tel: 01954 201149