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Cricket in the Community
The programme will cater for over 600 children/young adults, involving: i. Winter and Summer Cricket programmes/weekly Coaching sessions/matches (U5-U17 Boys/Girls and 11 Junior age group teams) ii. School ‘Taster’ visits iii. Creating a Girls U8 –
School 'Taster' sessions by Club Coaches = 300 Boys & Girls
A 12 month community programme will be created, using Cricket as a vehicle for engagement, catering for children, young adults and community groups. Over the last 15 years, Cricket participation numbers have declined at a higher rate than other team sports. Welsh Government also estimates health implications costing over £650 million p/a, due to physical inactivity. To counter these trends, Newport Cricket Club’s project to increase participation through organised weekly coaching sessions
600 in the first year. Hopefully 1,000 in Year 2
Parental Survey Verbal Feedback/recommendations made End of Project Reports Monthly Coaches Meetings
The Club works in partnership with these organisations, but no funding is made.