DIScoverABILITY Day is back at The 1st Central County Ground on Friday 12th May

The Sussex Cricket Foundation DIScoverABILITY Day returns once again to The 1st Central County Ground on Friday 12th May 2023. 

This spectacular Disability Sport event, one of the largest in the Southeast, continues to grow every year. Last year, 600 participants from 25 different organisations including schools, colleges, day centres and community organisations enjoyed an action-packed day on the outfield at The 1st Central County Ground.

Sussex Cricket is hoping for another record-breaking attendance this summer, as it looks to provide more unforgettable experiences for those participating. To view our 2022 event please click here - https://sussexcricket.co.uk/discoverability-day

The day comprises a series of batting, throwing, catching, and bowling challenges on the outfield, designed for all abilities, led by coaches from the Sussex Cricket Foundation with help from dozens of volunteers from local businesses as well as members of Sussex Cricket’s professional, county disability and visually impaired squads.

In addition, representatives from Albion in the Community, Brighton Table Tennis Club and Jolf (golf) will be running adapted activities of their sports incorporating a cricket theme. The event is also supported by Student Sports Leaders from several local secondary schools, providing them with valuable experience of volunteering at a large community event.

Sussex Cricket’s disability cricket programme provides playing opportunities for around 1,000 people with physical and/or learning disabilities. The programme aims to help this part of our community get physically active and reap the socially inclusive benefits that are unique to cricket – a game where different ages, abilities, genders, and backgrounds can come together to make friends and have fun.

This year’s event kicks off several community events taking place at The 1st Central County Ground in May and June. Schools Day is taking place on Friday 19th May when 1,500 students from local schools will attend to watch Steve Smith in action against Glamorgan.

Sunday 18th June sees the Sussex D40 Disability Squad return to The 1st Central County Ground to take on Middlesex for their ECB D40 Quest league fixture, tickets for which are available on our website.

Gary Wallis-Tayler, Community Cricket Director said: “DIScoverABILITY Day is the most important day in the Foundations calendar and one that brings the whole of Sussex Cricket together.

"Disability Cricket in Sussex continues to thrive and grow at a rapid pace across the County.

"This event in particular has a massive impact on raising the profile of Disability Cricket and providing opportunities for children, young people and adults with different abilities to access the game.”

Anyone who would like to attend DIScoverABILITY Day or volunteer at the event is encouraged to contact Aroop Tanna, Disability Cricket Manager at aroop.tanna@sussexcricket.co.uk