FOR the first time, Otley Cricket Club will be running a Girls Only Dynamo’s programme.

The club have announced that they will be catering for girls aged between 8-11 years old with a 6-week programme, designed by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

The club said: “At Otley Cricket Club, we recognise the role cricket can play in developing confidence, self-esteem and a great opportunity to create friendships in young people, and with this course, we hope to achieve all of these things for local girls in our community.

“Each new participant also receives a free new balance personalised t-shirt, as well as all kit being provided by Otley Cricket Club for each session. So, no matter your experience or ability, this is the perfect programme to kick start your cricketing career.”

Course Details: Dates:

May 7 – 11 June (every Saturday),

Times: 9.30am-10.30am,

Lead Coach: Claire Bassindale,

Cost: £30 per child. Places are available to book via: https://bit.ly/36k4Bcn

After a successful first year, All Stars returns to Otley Cricket Club, catering for boys and girls aged between 5-8 years old. The club have an exciting new programme, designed and provided by the England and Wales Cricket Board ready for our young budding cricketers, as the focus will be on multi-skill activities, developing key skills such as co-ordination and balance. Otley CC actively encourage parents to participate in the delivery of this course, which makes this a fun programme for all involved.

No prior knowledge or skill is required, both for children or parents.A ll participants will receive a backpack, cricket bat, cricket ball and a personalised t-shirt with your child’s name. All children returning to All Stars will receive a kit bag, a set of stumps, a new ball and a personalised t-shirt.

Course Details:

June 18 – 6 August (every Saturday), Times: 9.30am-10.30am,

Lead Coach: Alex Atkinson,

Cost: £40 per child. Places are available to book via: https://bit.ly/35XnjXi

Both courses will be delivered at Otley Cricket Club, Cross Green, LS21 1HE

For more info, or if you have any questions, please contact Alex Atkinson on Alex.neil.atkinson@gmail.com