Sussex Cricket Foundation announces extension of 1st Central partnership

The Sussex Cricket Foundation is delighted to announce an extension of its partnership with 1st Central for a further two years, a deal that will see the local insurance provider continue to be the headline sponsor of the 1st Central Sussex Cricket League for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

The extension of the current deal underlines 1st Central’s support for Sussex Cricket and its commitment to supporting the game in the county at all levels.

The 2022 season will see 359 teams from 144 clubs competing across 36 divisions, with the first fixtures taking place on Saturday 30th April. Last season’s 1st Central Sussex Cricket Premier League champions, Preston Nomads CC will be looking to successfully begin their title defence against Eastbourne CC on Saturday 7th May.

Commenting on the extension of the deal, Community Cricket Director, Gary Wallis-Tayler said: “We are delighted that 1st Central, an important partner to Sussex Cricket, have continued their support of the 1st Central Sussex Cricket League for a further two years.

“The league continues to grow at pace, with more teams entering and more people wanting to play the game. We are extremely grateful for 1st Central’s continued support, and we look forward to working closely with them over the next period.”

Gary Stanley, Chair of the 1st Central Sussex Cricket League added: “It’s great to have 1st Central on board with the league for a further two seasons as we continue to grow, maintaining the support they have given us since the league’s inauguration”.

The season will also include a T20 tournament, with Finals Day being held at The 1st Central County Ground on Sunday 4th September under the lights.

Former Glamorgan CC legend and England international Robert Croft will be guest speaker at the traditional end of season dinner on Friday 21st October at Hove, a fine way to bring the curtain down on the season.

Jo McGowan, Chief People Officer at 1st Central, said: “As the community partner of the Sussex Cricket Foundation and official Sussex Cricket Foundation roadshow partner, we’re delighted to support the 1st Central Sussex Cricket Premier League once again.

"Sussex Cricket Foundation has given thousands of participants the opportunity to improve their health and wellbeing over a challenging couple of years. We’re proud that we can continue to help people of all ages play the game they love.”