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WICKETZ

WICKETZ


What is Wicketz?

Wicketz is a free community cricket programme initially targeting young people aged 8-16, living in deprived communities. By establishing sustainable community cricket hubs, we provide year-round weekly cricket sessions with a focus on developing crucial life skills, creating stronger communities and enabling brighter futures for those taking part. We look to;

  • Develop participant's physical and mental well-being
  • Promote positive life choices
  • Enhance the future prospects of participants
  • Increase community cohesion

How does it work?

Each Wicketz project has a dedicated Development Officer who is responsible for the running of multiple local hubs within the area. They work closely with the young people that come along to the sessions, many of whom are from hard-to-reach groups including young offenders, refugees and excluded pupils.

How does it help young people?

Through cricket, Wicketz aims to tackle local issues affecting young people. Alongside cricket coaching and games, the young people taking part have the chance to learn from community leaders, local authorities and others. Specially designed workshops also boost wellbeing, social education, community awareness and develop new sporting and life skills.

Last year, over 1,700 disadvantaged young people engaged with Wicketz, with 44% of them becoming regular participants.

 

 

Clubs

K2 Crawley

Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley RH11 9BQ

Monday (6 week trial starting Mon 16 Sep)

4pm to 5pm

Ages 8 - 14 years

Contact simon.pearce@sussexcricket.co.uk 

 

Bewbush Youth Centre

Breezehurst Drive, Crawley RH11 8XP

Wednesdays

4pm to 6pm

Ages 8 - 16 years

Contact simon.pearce@sussexcricket.co.uk 

 

Dormans Youth Centre

Dormans, Crawley RH11 8HZ

Tuesdays

4:30pm to 6pm

Ages 8 - 16 years

Contact simon.pearce@sussexcricket.co.uk 

 

Ifield Community College

Crawley Avenue, Crawley RH11 0DB

Thursday

4:30pm to 6pm

Ages 8 - 14 years

Contact simon.pearce@sussexcricket.co.uk 

 

Apple Tree Centre

Ifield Avenue, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 0AF

Friday

4:45pm to 5:45pm

Ages 8 - 14 years (Girls Only)

Contact simon.pearce@sussexcricket.co.uk 

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