Chance to Shine/Sports Partnership
Contact Jackie Coleman [email protected]
Saffron Walden Kwik Cricket League
Organiser Nick Evans [email protected]
SWCC Academy Schools Liaison Officer
Kathie Moy [email protected]
Sports partnership agreement for cricket: Saffron Walden County High School/Saffron Walden Cricket Club
Chris Edwards
Saffron Walden County High School
Audley End Road
Saffron Walden
Essex CB11 4UH
David Barrs
Saffron Walden Cricket Club
c/o Cobblers
Linton Road
Hadstock
Cambridge CB1 6NU
First drafted in 2002 by Chris Edwards and Olwyn Sparrow and subject to annual review
Purpose
To nurture the technical, social and physical development of all local youngsters interested in cricket regardless of ethnicity, gender or ability and instil in them the ability to analyse and improve their own game
To promote above all the desire to compete within the Spirit of Cricket and instil in them a love of the game
To recognise the significant responsibility that all adults have for the welfare of young people in sport
To ensure that succeeding generations of young people in the community have these opportunities in order to ensure the sustainability of Saffron Walden Cricket Club and other local clubs
To support the Saffron Walden County High School in competing at the highest levels
Core Principles
Both parties will adopt proper Child Welfare procedures and equity policies
Teachers and coaches will be guided by the principles of long term athlete development
School and club will encourage all young cricketers to play at the highest level at which they continue to enjoy the game
Both parties will exchange information on activities and ensure fixtures are co-ordinated so that clashes are avoided as far as possible.
Saffron Walden Cricket Club
Will provide competitive cricket for all age groups and for girls as well as boys
Will provide access to coach education courses for all interested adults
Will provide guidance and support to members relating to injury management, fitness, diet and careers in cricket
Will provide group coaching in the winter and during the summer and also provide one2one coaching opportunities
Will make its facilities and equipment available to the school as appropriate
Will support the school Sports Hub status
Appoint a Schools’ Officer who will be a point of contact for local schools and channel news and resources through to schools from the ECB
Will make coaches available to the school as and when the opportunities arise
To keep the school informed of developments at the club and within the Academy
Will recruit and coach young cricketers in primary schools and support their development as they progress to secondary school
To provide advice to the school on coaching or any other developments emanating from the Governing Body, on request.
Assist with work experience placements of appropriate and encourage young payers to become qualified coaches at the age of 16 and beyond
Encourage all members to represent their school if selected
Be aware of examination pressures as part of the club selection policy
Saffron Walden County High School
Will enable the club to use school facilities subject to availability and cost
To ensure that all children are introduced to cricket and that they know how to contact the club
Maintain contact with Club
Consider club fixtures when arranging matches
Recommend players to the club
Instil the values of fair play and ensure that the Spirit of Cricket law is understood
Advise on fitness, health and careers in relation to competitive sport