Developing Cricket in Bromley Young Leaders in Cricket Award

Developing Cricket in Bromley

Young Leaders in Cricket Award



Mayor’s key election promised the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games must deliver a genuine grass-roots sporting legacy

£30million to be invested by 2012. A training and development investment programme that will build the capacity and

skills of Londoners working and volunteering in the sports sector.

Ring fenced funding secured for 300 Young Leaders in Cricket in the NKJL area.



To give opportunity for Young People between the age of 14 and 16 to acquire skills and competency in leadership that will allow them to volunteer within the community of their cricket club and/or school.

To retain junior members between u14-u15 (Year 9 &10) in cricket as a sport by investing quality time and resources into a specialised programme.

Objectives



• Bromley• Bexley• Greenwich• Lewisham• Clubs that play in NKJL but are outside London

Steering Group formed from the District Development Groups to deliver the programme for Junior clubs.



• 14 leaders enrolled onto 2011 programme

• Over 60 junior matches were provided with scorer or umpire

• Over 280 hours of volunteering received = 90 matches

• 4 boys worked with their schools to volunteer at festivals and school events

• 8 now progressing onto level 1

Case Study Old Elthamians CC


Young Leaders in Cricket Award 2011•Orpington CC•Bickley Park CC•Bromley CC•Old Elthamians CC•Beckenham CC•Hayes CC•Chislehurst and West Kent

• HSBC • Old Wilsonians CC• Hurstmere School• Ravens Wood

School• Langley Park School• St. Olaves School



Increase significantly the number of volunteering hours from young people within their cricket club/school.

By volunteering at the young persons club or school, the young person will give more children the chance to play matches.

To retain junior members in cricket between ages 14-18 by investing quality time and resources into a specialised programme.

Provide a pathway into coaching (level 1) or officiating for young people within their club/community.

Benefit to the community - cricket clubs and schools



Cricket leadership skills. Improve understanding of the positive impact coaching can have. Qualifications and life skills. Role model to younger members of your club. Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme. National Curriculum level as part of PE GCSE. University Personal Statement and/or CV. Community Sports Leadership and Sports Leaders UK award in Junior Sports

Leadership.

Benefit to Young Person



ECB Certificate of attendance.ECB “Get involved” certificate.vCricket rewards I o GYODO certificate.First Aid certificate of attendance.

Award/Reward for Young Person as a volunteer



• Has been developed with the aim of providing quality coaching to potential young

leaders.

• Approved by the England and Wales Cricket board and Kent Cricket Board and will be

administered by the District Development Group.

• Is the only known programme of its’ type in the country.

• An innovative pilot scheme for the Groundsmanship Course, the first in the UK.

• Will be primarily funded by sponsorship from the Mayors Legacy Fund for this year.

Clubs and Schools will be asked for a small contribution towards costs.

Programme



• ECB Young Leaders in cricket .• ECB Scoring and umpiring.• Iof G Groundmanship.• First Aid.

Modules



• Module 1• What to coach skills

• Coaching activities/games• Pass and move• Relay catching• Basic batting and bowling

• How to coach skills• Provide instructions and explanations• Provide demonstration• Organize• Warm-up and cool-down• Establish and maintain a fun and safe environment

ECB Young Leaders Award - Content



• Module 2• What to coach skills

• Continuous/non stop cricket• Quick runs and safe catching• Pairs cricket

• How to coach skills• Build rapport/relationships• Keep it safe• Make it fun• Organize• Adapt sessions to individuals

ECB Young Leaders Award - Content




Young Leaders in Cricket AwardECB ACO Young Officials Course

Young Umpires CourseRoles and Responsibilities, Preparation, the Playing Area, Positioning and Signals, methods of Dismissal, LBW, Extras and Injured Players

Young Scorers Course – Roles and Responsibilities , PreparationSymbols and Signals, The Scorebook





Institute of Groundmanship course

Understand the tools and machinery used for effective maintenance of sports pitches

Maintenance and inspectionsSafetyUseHow to read a pitch

SETTING OUT AND MARKING OUTPitches and squares - practical





• Assessing an incident – arrival at the scene, dealing with casualties, contacting the

emergency services, prioritise first aid treatment and recording accidents/incidents.

• Wounds and bleeding – Treatment of minor injuries, recognise and treat for signs

of shock.

• Recognition and treatment of conditions – Asthma, heat exhaustion, bites and

stings.

First Aid Awareness



• Can be used as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme

http://www.dofe.org/go/Bronze/ http://www.dofe.org/go/Silver/

http://www.dofe.org/go/Gold/

• Also Community Sports Leadership and Sports Leaders UK award in Junior Sports

Leadership.

• Recognized at National Curriculum level as part of PE GCSE.

• Can be referenced to as part of University Personal Statement and CV.

ECB Young Leaders Award Qualifications



• Qualifications/tutors accredited at National Level.

• Retain young people within your club between 14-16 with an innovative

programme designed to help your club and their development.

• Opportunity of at least 160 hours of volunteering to help run your club.

• Majority of admin is dealt with centrally.

• Opportunity for your junior section players of today to become your coaches and

volunteers of tomorrow.

Summary – Benefits for your club or school



• Will provide the necessary tools to improve their own game.

• Skills and competency to volunteer – confidence.

• Qualifications recognized at National Level.

• An achievement that can make a real difference on their Personal Statement for University

or C.V.

• By volunteering at your club and/or your school, you will give more children the chance to

play matches and receive quality coaching.

• To give something back to the wider community.

Summary – Benefits for Young Leaders



• Provide all resources to clubs and schools

• Presentation for clubs to give to parents and YL

• Pledge letters for parents and YL’s

• Registration form

Organize all courses/liaise with club co-ordinators

Provide guidance/assistance on signing up to MLF and vCricket online passport

Role of Steering Group



Select/Identify young people to be invited

• Issue letter of invitation

• Obtain pledges

• Inform steering group of those signed up and liaise for course dates

• Inform YL’s of course dates they are booked on

• Allocate volunteering sessions within club

• Sign off volunteering recorded hours

Role of Club’s Co-ordinator



Next steps – Parents and Young Leaders• Decide on joining the programme• Sign and return the pledge document to coordinator• Complete registration form• Ensure all hours are logged and recorded onto system during volunteering





Questions

Documents

Developing Cricket in Bromley Young Leaders in Cricket Award