Kwik Cricket Festival

Our Kwik Cricket Festival gives the opportunity for local state primary schools to play competitive cricket in a fun and friendly atmosphere. 

Aims

The aim was to offer the opportunity to experience a primary-level cricket competition in a fun, relaxed environment.  
 
The need was to provide an entry-level opportunity to enjoy rugby. Four schools attended the event.

Background

Part of our schools’ ethos is to share its sporting facilities and sporting opportunities with other schools in the local community. The school’s Kwik Cricket Festivals have been running for five years, led by our infant and junior school's head of sport. 

Resources

The grounds staff prepared and maintained the cricket nets, to be in excellent condition for the tournaments. Our catering staff provided refreshments free of charge for visiting children and school staff.  
 
The event itself ran for two hours, with approximately two days of preparation time.  
All children who took part were given a certificate to recognise their achievements.  

Impact

"It was nice to see the umpires helping and educating the children during the game, especially for those who hadn't played cricket in that setting before. The children enjoyed the chance to bat, bowl, field and be a wicketkeeper, all our children came back to school with a positive experience of cricket and excited to do more cricket in the future."
One of the teachers involved.
 
The intended outcomes are to give children a positive experience of cricket, along with some basic cricket skills. The tournament is a gateway for those that enjoy cricket to seek opportunities to continue playing. 

Pupil Involvement

40 girls and boys aged 9-11 from four local state primary schools, and four members of staff. 

Frequency

The Kwik Cricket Festival runs annually.