Hampshire Cricket Board - The Umpire Strikes Back

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back! A focus on fast bowling today and we have assembled an expert panel! Joining us today are;Hampshire legend and now Player Development Manager for Hampshire Academy, James TomlinsonHampshire's 2022 Player of the Year James Fuller Ex-Hampshire and now Dorset bowler Emily RobertsWe talk all things fast bowling including role models, intimidating batters, setting traps, bowling plans and the joy of running in FAST! We also look at coaching fast bowlers - James shares the pathways approach to identifying and developing fast bowlers. We discuss the fundamental elements of a good, powerful bowling action and how to try and limit injuries. Essential listening for all club coaches & parents of young aspiring fast bowlers! Please share and like! Get in touch and feature on our next episode;

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back! Today the spotlight shines on our upcoming Coach Development programme. You can start or continue your coaching journey in Hampshire this winter. Full course details can be found here. To give more detail we speak to Katie & Ben, two coaches who have taken different routes into coaching but are now working for HCB as Community Coaches. They, alongside our Coach Development Manager John Cook, discuss their cricketing journey, apprehensions before taking their course and the benefits of being a qualified coach. We also speak to one of Coach Development Tutors Dave Gelling. Dave has been training new coaches in Hampshire and Europe for a number of years and shares his thoughts on how the courses have developed to focus on players, questioning and communication. For full details on our courses please visit https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket-board/news/winter-coach-development-courses/If you have any queries regarding the courses please contact john.cook@ageasbowl.comPlease share this episode with prospective coaches including parents and young adults at your club - it may have a massive impact in future summers! Please like, share and subscribe!

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back - Episode 45! An international feel today with a look at two European adventures and a request for stories related to Shane Warne. We start by talking to Ali Gajic & Rebecca Blake who have both been playing international cricket in Europe. Ali, who plays for Verwood CC in the Hampshire League, has been playing for Serbia in the European Cricket League and the ICC WT20 Qualifiers in Finland. Rebecca, from Hursley Park, has represented Romania in the recent Women's Balkan Cup and starred with a unbeaten 100! They talk about being contacted out of the blue, travelling to new lands and the highlights of being an international cricketer! Next, we speak to Ageas Bowl and Hampshire Cricket stadium announcer Robbie James. Robbie talks about his journey into sports presenting and the joy of being paid to watch cricket! He also makes a request for stories regarding Shane Warne for an upcoming audio project. If you have any tales from meeting the cricketing legend please get in touch with Robbie direct;thatrobbiejames@gmail.comTwitter: @thatrobbiejames Instagram: @thatrobbiejamesFinally, Simon Jones reports on the initial early findings from our End of Season Player & Volunteer survey. If you enjoy listening to our podcast please like and leave a review on your listening platform! All reviews are massively appreciated and enable us to share the pod more widely! Thank you!

Welcome to Episode 44 of The Umpire Strikes Back! A busy episode this week featuring 3 great topics.First up is a focus on our ever growing W10 Women's Softball cricket. Simon from Overton CC talk us through their venture into the game, setting up a team, benefits to the whole club. Their captain Kitty, talks fun, new friends and challenges!For more information contact michael.pollard@ageasbowl.com I then attended our Hawks Academy game vs ACE Programme at the Ageas Bowl. It was a fantastic day and I managed to speak to all those who played a big role in getting the game set up, including; James Hibberd - Hawks Academy Head CoachHarry Kutty - Cantell School Head TeacherSam Moss - Wicketz Development OfficerPlayers Azhar & KitMohammad Abbas - Hampshire Star bowler Simon Lee - Ageas Head GroundsmanChevy Green - ACE Programme DirectorAnd finally Simon Jones joins us to talk about the upcoming HCB Player and Volunteer survey. Look out for our social media posts and emails! Please get in touch if you would like to be featured in any upcoming episode. We would love to tell your story!

Welcome to The Umpire Strikes Back! Two great features today: First up, we speak to the (anoynomous) man behind the newly formed Hants CL Player Loans Twitter account. He aims to bring together clubs looking for extra players and players without a game. The founder talks through the reasons for setting the account up, practicalities of running on Twitter and the future of club cricket. Be great if all our listeners could follow the account;https://twitter.com/HCLPlayerLoansNext, we join Calmore Sports CC Captain Mark Lavelle as he prepares to take his side back to Lords for the second year running for the Village Cup final. Having been victorious last year they are keen to repeat the feat and we talk through the run to the final and plans for the weekend! You can follow the final live on Sunday 18th September via this link;https://www.nationalvillagecup.com/We would love to feature your club on the show. Please get in touch and we will be in contact!

Episode 42 - Today we focus on access to cricket within urban communities on the back of the BBC documentary 'Freddies Field of Dreams' which saw cricket opened up to teenagers in Preston. This echoed with lots of current work within Southampton and plans to extend across the rest of Hampshire. We speak to Cantell School Headteacher Harry Kutty. Harry has recently become a non-exec director of Hampshire Cricket, with a remit to focus on communities. Cantell is a diverse and engaging school within Southampton, where cricket plays a large role. Harry talks inclusion, diversity, removing barriers to participation and the power of cricket to assist children academically.  We then speak to James Hibberd, Head Coach of Hawks Academy - a new programme formed on the back of the Wicketz programme and Harry's work in Cantell School. More information here. Finally, as we approach a hose pipe ban hear a top grounds tip from Ageas Bowl Deputy Groundsman Tom Cowley! Please like and share! 

Welcome back to the Umpire Strikes Back! Today we delve into cricketing history with Dr Duncan Stone, author of 'Different Class: the untold story of English cricket' We talk class structure, barriers to participation, league vs friendly and the future of cricket in England.Read Duncan's book Next we speak to Melissa Story, Hampshire Cricketer and now commentary star! She talks through her journey from player to BBCTMS commentator, working with heroes, being a role model and the perils of social media! We look forward to releasing more episodes in the coming months and it would be great to feature Hampshire Cricket Clubs with stories to tell! Get in touch! Email: hcb.admin@ageasbowl.comTwitterFacebookInstagramPlease like, subscribe and share

Happy Cricket Eve! As the recreational season kicks off tomorrow we are back with a feature on Sarisbury Athletic CC. They have increased their community engagement in recent years with clubhouse refurbishment, comedy nights, Hundred game days, charity links and their #opentoall hashtag. Social Sec Mike Poyner talks us through the changes and plans for the season. Runs4research - https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/campaign/runs4research/We then speak to NV Play Commercial Manager Neil Fairbain to discuss the advancements in match streaming and link to Play-Cricket NV Play - https://www.nvplay.com/Best of luck to all playing tomorrow - Go Well 

A focus on sustainability today as we look at how cricket will cope with environmental, social and financial changes. Firstly, we speak to Ageas Bowl Head Groundsman Simon Lee about the challenges of preparing professional cricket wickets in the ever changing climate plus the move towards green technology. Definitely one for your grounds teams!  Then Abi Moore, Ageas Bowl Head of Operations talks about the move towards an Eco strategy to keep the stadium up to date and even more effective. Next is Dave Worthy, Chair of Hursley Park CC who gives an update on recent changes within the club to improve finances and playing numbers but also introduces their Willow Tree project. This enables members of the club to sponsor a willow tree to be planted within the farm surrounding the ground. A fantastic initiative that will provide benefits all round!And finally we visited the Batting Lab in Fareham. There we found a state of the art batting simulator that provides sustainable playing opportunities in a small indoor space. Owner Richard Rigby talks through plans for community engagement and enabling consistent and safe chances for children to play. If you have any questions or would like to be featured on upcoming episodes please get in touch ⬇Email: hcb.admin@ageasbowl.comTwitterFacebookInstagramPlease like, subscribe and share

Happy New Year! Welcome back to the Umpire Strikes Back! Today we are delighted to be joined by Hartley Wintney, Hampshire & England Physical Disability (and Love Island!) star Hugo Hammond. Hugo tells us about his whirlwind summer, his journey into D40 cricket in Hampshire, being a role model for the next generation and his plans for the future. For more info on any of our disability programmes please contact;D40 & Super 9s - michael.pollard@ageasbowl.comSuper 1s - hugh.bernard@ageasbowl.com

A busy #UmpStrikesBack today as we feature 3 areas of HCB work. Firstly, we speak to Hugh Bernard and Michael Powell about our Lord's Taverners Super 1s programme. Super 1s gives young people with a disability aged 12-25 the chance to play regular, competitive cricket. Hugh and Michael talk accessibility, raising awareness, increasing confidence, employability and role models. Contact hugh.bernard@ageasbowl.com for more information on Super 1s. Simon Jones gives an update on the County Grants Fund

This week we focus on cricket in urban settings and look at the importance of role models on encouraging Black and African Caribbean children to take up the game. Arthur Godsal (England U19's and South Wilts CC) joins us to talk about his journey through the junior ranks, his thoughts on representation within the game and his work with the ACE programme. He also talks about his recent exploits in Spain with the England XI winning the European Cricket Challenge ft Arthur C & Bowled!  We then talk to Sara & Zaki, participants from our Lord's Taverners Wicketz programme in Southampton. They tell us the impact the programme has had on their cricketing development, the power of community engagement and giving something back to the programme. Wicketz Summer Festival  Get in touch;Email: hcb.admin@ageasbowl.comTwitter: @HampshireCBFacebook: @hantscricketboard  Insta: @hantscricketboard 

Welcome back to The Umpire Strikes Back!! We are back in action after a busy summer and ready for a winter of highlighting the great recreational cricket community in Hampshire. Today we celebrate two special wins! Firstly, Simon Trott of Overton CC who has won the LV-Insurance Pride of Cricket Media Hero Award! Simon has revolutionised the online activity at Overton CC and great for those efforts to get some national recognition. And we speak to Sam Moss and Mark Lavelle from Calmore Sports CC. They talk us through a historic day at Lords where Calmore lifted the 2021 Voneus Village Cup!Please share the episode with your cricket community and subscribe on Spotify/Apple Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 34 of The Umpire Strikes Back. This week we visited Brockenhurst CC to hear all about their recent transformation. Hon Sec Martin and Committee member Bronya talk through the last few years and offer a wealth of advice to other clubs. We cover the importance of All Stars and Dynamos, starting a Girls' section, introducing a W10 team, new branding to connect with community and hopes for the future. If you would like any more information on any topic covered please get in touch;Email: hcb.admin@ageasbowl.comTwitter: @HampshireCBFacebook: @hantscricketboard  Insta: @hantscricketboard 

Hello! A big focus on money this week as we highlight the numerous funding streams open to clubs this summer. We talk about the Inspired to Play grant, #Funds4runs and the upcoming Welcoming Environments fund More info - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/club-development/funding/June is #WomensBigCricketMonth and we showcase events running throughout the month Register your event - https://www.ecb.co.uk/play/women-and-girls/womens-big-cricket-month We also speak to Chloe from Crowdfunder UK to hear about great work from clubs in Hampshire and across the country to raise money https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/funds/active-togetherAnd finally, in club corner we visit Overton CC who have started live streaming their games and are reaping the rewards! https://twitter.com/overton_cricketFor more info on any topic or to be featured in the next episode please get in touchTwitter: @HampshireCBFacebook: @hantscricketboard  Insta: @hantscricketboard 

Hello! We are so close to the start of the league season so who better to hear from than the league organisers! Joining us today are;Steve Vear - Southern Premier League ChairGam Gurung - British Gorkhali League Secretary Matt Camp - Hampshire Slam Competition Founder All three discuss the challenges of the past 12 months, plans for this season, the importance of community & bringing youngsters into the adult game. Plus - a reminder to be well behaved this season! In Club Corner we hear from Fareham & Crofton CC. Gordon Selbie and Mike Townson talk us through their plans for the club in 2021 and future years. For more information on any of the leagues please visit;Greene King Southern Premier League - https://www.southernpremierleague.co.uk/ British Gorkhali League - https://bgcl.co.uk/Hampshire Slam - https://twitter.com/HampshireSlamGo Well this weekend! 

With the Specsavers County Championship starting this week who better to speak to than the man set to face the first ball and the coach getting the team ready! Current Hampshire opening batsman Joe Weatherley and former captain Jimmy Adams talk the pressures (and opportunities) of opening the batting, switching between 3 formats, being mentally prepared and hopes for 2021. A fascinating insight into the professional game and a lot of love from Jimmy for Neil Mackenzie! Plus, we speak to Greig Stewart, Head of Customer Experience at the Ageas Bowl. Greig tells us about plans for the summer, his hopes for crowds being allowed in and the importance of engaging the next generation of cricket fans and their families. In the build up to the recreational season we are keen to focus on even more Hampshire clubs. If you would like to be featured please get in touch ⬇⬇⬇Twitter: @HampshireCBFacebook: @hantscricketboard  Insta: @hantscricketboard  

This week we pay tribute to Rick Kellaway who sadly passed away in January. Rick played a massive part in the Hampshire Disability Programme, providing opportunities for people with disabilities across the county. Rick delivered the schools programme, coordinating activity in over 20 schools and helping to facilitate competitions. Rick also supported the disability county squads, including the softball and D40 Academy teams who played matches against Sunday adult sides across the County. In his memory we look at the thriving Disability Cricket programmes in Hampshire. Jordyn Dore, of Gosport Borough CC & England Learning Difficulties team talks through his journey from a school session to playing for England in Australia. D40 Head Coach Nick Wheeler tells us his plans for the team 2021 and the challenges of the past 12 months.And finally, Super 9s Head Coach Tony Adams and player Michael Hill talk sportsmanship, leadership, adapting to individual needs and winning! For more information on the range of opportunities available in Hampshire please contact 

This week we focus on junior cricket & in particular the ECB National Programmes All Stars and Dynamos. We speak to ECB Head of National Programmes Jason Russell-Jones and Delivery Manager Dan Garbutt, who tell us the national plans for summer 2021. They also remind us of the philosophy of All Stars, the Dynamos link to the Hundred and confirm plans for Activator training. We then hear from Emily Munro, our Schools Engagement Manager and Ryan Beck, Schools Cricket Activator to get the Hampshire view on All Stars/Dynamos and the link to our school work. Register for our National Programmes webinar on Thurs 11th March @ 7.30pm https://forms.gle/Tx6koB9GG7wCMSXe6 Contact rob.pfeiffer@ageasbowl.com for more info on both programmes & webinar Finally, we talk to Rohan Handa, leg spin all rounder from Hartley Wintney Cricket Club and Hampshire County CAG u13s. Rohan created 'Cricket Nuggets' youtube channel during lockdown to share cricket and fitness videos:https://youtube.com/channel/UCQvtivfHuOERePVg5qqhjPQRohan's dad, Vinay Handa, gives a parents view on keeping Rohan active during lockdown. Subsribe to his channel for more videos! Would your club like to be featured on our next episode? Get in touch ⬇⬇⬇Twitter: @HampshireCBFacebook: @hantscricketboard Insta: @hantscricketboard

February is Learning Month as we try to get #MatchReady21 We are shining a light on all of the online resources available at present ⬇⬇⬇First up, Fiona Newnham (Ventnor CC Scorer & Hampshire ACO tutor) & Sophie Mclelland (Rachel Hayhoe Flint & South Coast panel Umpire) talk us through their careers from the grassroots beginnings to officiating at Lords!They also discuss the challenges of breaking into the first class game, tutoring and being role models for the next generation of officials. In club corner we visit Hartley Wintney CC, who were due to celebrate their 250th anniversary last year. Chair Ian Kerr & Junior lead James Philpott tell us about the importance of transitioning colts into senior cricket, finding and keeping volunteers and planning for 2021........and how to appeal to the cricketing senses! Full details on our learning month - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/online-learning/ Opening Up CC mental health sessions - https://booking.ecb.co.uk/c/express/d4470e3b-ff71-40ae-b4e1-ad35e66fe6fbWould your club like to be featured on our next episode? Get in touch ⬇⬇⬇Twitter: @HampshireCBFacebook: @hantscricketboard Insta: @hantscricketboard

A slice of much needed positivity for you today ⬇⬇ Hear Michael Caulfield MSc (one of the UK’s leading Sport Psychologists having worked in professional sport for over 25 years) and Richard Gigg (Strategy Consultant and people motivator with experience of working with Hampshire Cricket clubs) talk about Covid mindset, recovery, the power of exercise, getting outside and using #lockdown to be productive. Plus, Mark Boyns, founder of Opening Up Cricket, gives us information on upcoming club workshops and how we can view the issue of mental health positively. Fascinating from an individual, team and club point of view. https://openingupcricket.com Please get in touch with any comments for Michael, Richard or Mark. If listening on Apple please rate and subscribe! Enjoy and stay safe.

Welcome to our first episode of 2021. Back in #lockdown and we can't get out for winter nets but still plenty to talk about. Today we feature our fantastic Vipers Champions project, hearing from HCB staff Mike Pollard & Emma Cowdrill, plus two Champions Bella & Claire. They tell us about the programme, the effect it has had on their personal development and how you can get involved. To get involved

For our final episode of 2020 we focus on those brave enough to pursue a career in Wicket Keeping! We assembled an expert panel to talk about the skills of the trade, why they started and the highs and lows of the position ⬇⬇⬇Michael Bates - Former Hampshire Star & current England and Hampshire CoachAriana Dowse - Hampshire Womens & Vipers KeeperGeorge Metzger - Hampshire Academy & England U19 Lions & Pippa Sproul - Burridge & Hampshire U13s Final ball drama - 2012 Clydesdale bank final - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilxOhvoOdFo Plus we hear from Simon Jones & Michael Pollard who discuss the crazy events of the past 12 months over a pint (and a substantial meal)! Thank you all for listening. Please subscribe if listening on Apple podcasts or Spotify! And review!!

A packed episode today!We start with fantastic news! Andrew Morris has won the national Chance to Shine Lockdown Hero award. Andrew joins us to tell us about the amazing efforts from him and his team at Ropley CC. We then speak to Compton & Chandlers Ford CC who have also been very active in the past few months. Hear how they have restructured, changed priorities and are now reaping the rewards. Finally, Justin Cousins (Locks Heath CC) and Steve Menary (Burley CC) talk all things junior cricket. Recruiting players, keeping them engaged and then transitioning to adult game. As mentioned we are holding a Club Webinar on Weds 2nd Dec with info on funding, online AGMs and more club engagement ideas. To register please click here: https://bit.ly/3mmyHyT

Welcome back to Umpire Strikes Back.Today we look at the art and guile of Spin Bowling. Our Spin panel of Raj Naik (former 1st class cricketer in India), John Cook (our Coach Developer and England VI head coach) and Simon Jones, (the thinker!) speak to us about developing young spinners, the need for more left arm spin bowlers, how to set a field and planning to get wickets! For spin bowling coaching ideas visit - www.icoachcricket.ecb.co.uk and search SPINImran Tahir One to One - https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals We also speak to Robbie Book from the Club Cricket Charity about a fantastic offer for clubs to help install a defibrillator at your ground. More info - www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/news/free-defibrillators-for-cricket-clubs Sign up for Club Cricket newsletter - http://club-cricket.co.uk Please get in touch with any questions and leave a review/suggestion for future episodes. Twitter @HampshireCBFacebook @hantscricketboardInsta @hantscricketboard

In our final look back at summer 2020 we speak to those who enabled International Cricket to take place and those who commentated on it. BBC Solent lead commentator Kevan James tells us about covering cricket in empty stadiums, reviews Hampshire CCC season, talks about the Vipers, praises new commentary stars and of course we mention his 4 in 4 against India in 1996! We then speak to Ageas Bowl Head Groundsman Simon Lee and his deputy Tom Cowley. They have a had a manic few months and discuss the pressures of preparing multiple international wickets, dealing with players and early starts. And there is birthday mention for the star of the summer.....Winston the dog! Next up will be a Spin bowling special. If you would like to be involved please get in touchTwitter - @hampshirecbFacebook - @hampshirecricketboardInsta - @hantscricketboardEmail - hcb.admin@ageasbowl.com

On #InternationalPodcastDay we celebrate the cricketing activity of the past few months.Firstly we speak to Charlotte Taylor, the Vipers star who took 6/34 in Sundays Edgbaston final, live on Sky Sports. She talks wickets, celebrations and family support! Andrew Worth, Chairman of Sparsholt CC, talks about the formation of a Winchester club championship, Simon Jones reviews the fixture groups set up across the county and we give praise to some special milestones at;Bramshaw CCGosport Borough CCBurridge CCCompton & Chandlers Ford CCPlus a season review in verse from Chris at Littleton and West Hill CC (who took his 1,000th wicket this summer! Congratulations!) Please get in touch if you or your club would like to be featured over the winter

#WomensCricketMonth Special! Featuring the Southern Vipers and their Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy campaign. We hear from;Providence Cowdrill on her tournament hopes and expectations Regional Director of Women's Cricket Adam Carty on designing and executing a game plan And Ella Chandler discusses debuts and role models September is ECB Women's Cricket Month. If your club is holding an event please get in touch - hcb.admin@ageasbowl.com

The Art of Captaincy! Must listen for all captains and players.....you may appreciate your skipper more after this! Today we hear from 5 captains. Neil Trestrail - Lymington and Southern League star, Emma Tatnell - new captain of Ropley 2s, Lauren Plater - Cove 2s skipper, Ed Hossell - England Visually Impaired captain and our own Simon Jones - who has previously captained Bishops Waltham We discuss;The attributes of a good captainChallenges of managing expectations and personalitiesRemaining positive The 3 F's! & advice for new captainsPlease leave a review and get in touch! rob.pfeiffer@ageasbowl.com

Today we focus on identifying talent and selecting teams, a hot topic at all levels of the game. We get the national picture from David Court, the new ECB Player Identification Lead and the local outlook from James Hibberd, Regional Performance Manager for the Hampshire Pathway. A great listen with real significance for parents, coaches and players. They discuss;Importance of giving players time to developThe issues with one off trialsTalent ID in other sports and how players should play multiple sportsHopes for the futureAlso fixtures updates with mentions for Totton & Eling CC, Calmore Sports, Burridge CC and Overton CC. Get in touch and leave a review!

Today we hear from former Hampshire and Sussex player Billy Taylor on his journey from player to first class umpire. He is joined by Southern Premier League umpire Shaun Lilley. The pair discuss;Transition from player to umpireHandling player behaviourBeing prepared (or not prepared) for play! We also check in on the games played across the county so far - mentions for;Locks Heath CC, Hythe & Dibden CC, Burridge CC, Bramshaw CC, Old Basing CC and Ropley CC.

Psychology special! We speak to Darren Britton, Sports Psychologist and Lecturer at Solent University, about the challenges of returning to cricket. Coping mechanisms, controlling the controllables and concentration techniques all get a mention. We also speak to Hampshire batsman Aneurin Donald. He discusses his return from serious injury, moving counties and the importance of community programmes in grass roots cricket. Please leave us a review and share any successes/failures from the return of recreational cricket! Hampshire Wellbeing Centre - https://www.ageasbowl.com/hampshire-wellbeing-centre/Covid-19 FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/

The return of recreational Cricket! To celebrate we went to the pub and discussed;New playing guidelinesFixtures across the countyJunior cricketSuccess and failure from the first weekend! Mentions for Ropley CC, Portsmouth CC, Portsmouth Community CC, Compton and CF CC & Sway CCCovid 19 FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/

As part of our #Hantslearning month we shine the spotlight on our Umpires! So integral to every game and now easier than ever for all players to get involved. We hear from Izzy, a young umpire starting her journey in the game, on how becoming an umpire has given her a greater knowledge of the rules and improved her own cricket! Plus, Jeff Levick of Hampshire Association of Cricket Officials, introduces a new club competition. The Umpiring Project will give clubs the chance to win some much needed money! All you need to do is take an online umpiring course! Full info below;Umpiring info - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/courses/hantsaco/Also, if you are enjoying our show please vote for us in the British Podcast Awards Listeners choice section - https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Covid 19 FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/ XX

All about numbers this week. Following recent ECB guidance we discuss how we can start training in controlled environments and how many players can train at one time. Then we celebrate those who give up their time to score our games. We speak to Shirley from IBM Hursley CC and Sarah from Basingstoke and NH CC, they tell us about scoring games at home during lockdown, coloured pens, tablet scoring and players saying (or not saying) thank you! Plus another poem from Littleton and West Hill CC!! Training guidance and FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/Scoring courses - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/courses/hantsaco/?fbclid=IwAR1WJ1QVUMV_WyBAI2i2SArdPicRpilmglkaj2XMXMNZa7VGKu9eCwjNlhsScore along at home - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoBu7VMwO-d6mxDDxYgPx7w?fbclid=IwAR1CvFpslokV0s3xrmteGAF_I_mXTg3R1zudt-V0vojq1aTFwNfsiD34NXk

A club special today! Our club experts Simon Jones, Michael Pollard and Andy Sharp talk through the issues facing recreational cricket clubs at present. They disuss finances, facilities, players and keeping in touch! All links and information can be found below. In Club Corner we visit Twyford CC and hear from Kate Bittles. Kate has overseen the recent club development with a increase in junior and female playing numbers. If your club would like to be featured please contact us - hcb.admin@ageasbowl.comCovid FAQs page - www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqsClub survey - https://go.aws/2U6jgio

To celebrate ECB Disability Cricket week we speak to 3 members of the Hampshire disability community. Michael Powell and Katie Stares, from Portchester CC talk about Lords Taverners projects Super 1's and Super 9's, plus as thye have both recently qualified as Foundation Level 1 coaches they feedback on their experiences. In club corner we speak to England PD player Angus Brown. Angus plays for Hartley Whitney CC and has taken part in 2.6 challenge with his England teammates to raise money for Lords Taveners. For more info and to donate visit - https://www.lordstaverners.org/news/england-squad-take-on-marathon-challenge?fbclid=IwAR3fgrMlfORoUrzW0SMDioRkoIioQqCq1nsKkPCtNqyAGivlOL98Ox3tFiQCovid-19 FAQs for clubs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/#StayInWorkOut - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/stay-in-work-out-hampshire/

How could Hawkeye technology be used to aid amateur cricket at all levels? Paul Hawkins, creator and founder of Hawkeye, joins us to discuss the new tech which may change the way we officiate and coach grassroots cricket. We also cover the introduction of Haweye in professional cricket and football and what each sport can learn from the other. In Club Corner we travel to New Milton and speak to Kevin Smith, lead coach of the New Milton Falcons girls cricket team. Hear how he created the side, developed a community and some sound advice for other clubs looking to start a girls section.Get in touch - hcb.admin@ageasbowl.com#Covid19 FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/

One for your grounds team! Make sure they listen to Simon Lee, Ageas Bowl Head Groundsman and Darren Symonds, Regional Head of GMA (Grounds Management Association) talk about how to maintain your pitch during this time of inactivity. Listen then visit our social media to play our grounds quiz! Club Corner - Hook and Newnham Basics CC tell us about their Go Fund Me page to keep the club running this summerAnd our first peice of poetry! Sent in by Littleton and West Hill CCGMA guidance - https://www.thegma.org.uk/covid-19-0?fbclid=IwAR3jxXeNZSBhJp9s4chWNUGqmx8L5g0lv2g-q3WGNyFh9PH0XRbG8cxTREoH&NB CC GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/hook-amp-newnham-basics-cc-fundraiserHCB FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/ #StayInWorkOut activities - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/stay-in-work-out-hampshire/

Today we speak to Hampshire Womens players Emily Windsor and Providence Cowdrill. They discuss juggling cricket training around work and study, female role models, challenges of playing open cricket and their hopes for the future. Also a lot of praise for Charlotte Edwards and Suzie Bates! In club corner we hear from Southampton University CC who have embarked on a huge fundraising effort. To support them visit - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/southampton-university-cricket-club?fbclid=IwAR0XW4OPDiLF0j6mJu_ojG4gm6LfTrRQ7AieuZWGEw2n3TBpJaS-GQK4Qe8Covid 19 Updates and FAQ - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/#StayInWorkOut - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/stay-in-work-out-hampshire/

Attention cricket coaches! Today we talk to Hampshire Cricket Head Coach Adi Birrell. Adi talks through his coaching career, how his team plan for a county season, details the importance of fielding and gives tips for amateur coaches. In the new Club Corner we also speak to Odiham & Greywell CC to hear how they are working through the crisis and planning for any kind of restart. If your club would like to be featured please get in touch! - hcb.admin@ageasbowl.comOdiham & Greywell CC contact - aandtsmee@gmail.com or Chris.Knapp@microsoft.com#StayInWorkOut - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/stay-in-work-out-hampshire/Financial support for clubs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/financial-support/FAQs - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/

Missing cricket? Yep, so are we! Today we hear a professional view on lockdown from Hampshire star all-rounder Liam Dawson, he gives insight on how he is coping at home! We also speak to some very active cricket clubs, all keen to stay in touch with their players and maintain social connections. Contributions from New Milton, Ropley and Bashley CC. Mentioned links;#StayInWorkOut - https://www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/stay-in-work-out-hampshire/East Hampshire Mind - https://www.easthantsmind.org/Opening Up - http://www.openingupcricket.com/

The first Umpire Strikes Back Isolation quiz!4 Hampshire (and Dorset) cricket clubs compete for the first Isolation Cup. Listen as New Milton CC, IBM Hursley CC, Portsmouth Community CC and AWE Tadley CC try to beat HCB badger Simon Jones! Hosted by West Country favourite, Sam Moss. If you would like to represent your club in the next round get in touch! hcb.admin@ageasbowl.comTwitter - @HampshireCBFacebook - @hantsricketboardInsta - @hantsricketboard#umpstrikesback

Just one topic: the impact of the pandemic on recreational cricket, featuring a debut appearance from Ben Thompson, Cricket Development Director. Simon Jones, Cricket Development Manager (Clubs & Leagues) also joins host Rob Pfeiffer. The latest information can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page which will be updated regularly. #StayHomeSaveLives #StayInWorkOut FAQ www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs Grounds Maintenance www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/covid19-grounds-maintenance-updateSafeguarding www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/safeguarding #StayInWorkOut Hampshire www.ageasbowl.com/cricket/cricket-board/covid19-faqs/stay-in-work-out-hampshire Chance to Shine portal - https://teachers.chancetoshine.org/Create Development resources - https://www.createdevelopment.co.uk/UK Coaching - https://www.ukcoaching.org/resourcesSport England - https://www.sportengland.org/School Games Organisers - @HampshireSGO on Twitter

A pre-season ramble! Are you ready for the season? We hear from new Ageas Bowl Groundsman Simon Lee and also give information for clubs on national schemes such as Cricket Force, Grant funding, All Stars, Dynamos and Coaching courses. Natwest Cricket Force 27-29 March Registration Link bit.ly/NWCF2020 Contact cricket.force@ecb.co.ukAs a thank you to all clubs who participate in NatWest CricketForce 2020 and to highlight the importance of ensuring our clubs are safe environments to be part of, each club will benefit from a NatWest CricketForce First Aid kit designed specifically for the community cricket club.Added to this, when we announce our official supporters and suppliers for 2020, every club who registers will be added into a prize draw to win some amazing pieces of kit for their club.ECB County Grant FundInfo to clubs week commencing 16 March, new online Investment Management System open for applications 6 April£1000-£10000, partnership funding welcomed but no minimum levelCreating Welcoming Environments - supporting All Stars, Dynamos, Women’s and Girls’ Cricket and Disability CricketSocial space, Toilet facilities, Catering, Arrival and access, Digitising Playing Opportunities for Women’s and Girls’ Cricket – supporting Women’s and Girls’ CricketNon-turf match pitches, Non-turf practice facilities, Enhanced changing roomsSustainable Clubs – supporting Affiliated Cricket ClubsFlood resilience, Drought resilience, Energy saving , Water management Contact Simon Jones, Cricket Development Manager (Clubs) simon.jones@ageasbowl.com 023 8047 5653 / 07920 452537All Stars and DynamosContact Rob Pfeiffer, rob.pfeiffer@ageasbowl.comCoaching coursesContact John Cook, john.cook@ageasbowl.comSouthamptonContact Sam Moss, sam.moss@ageasbowl.com

Episode 2 of The Umpire Strikes Back focusses on the Women and Girls game within Hampshire. We hear from former England captain Charlotte Edwards on plans for the professional game and visit Ropley CC to hear about grass roots and junior cricket. Plus we speak to Emma Cowdrill, HCB Women and Girls Activator on the numerous opportunities for clubs and participants to take part in the coming months. #UmpStrikesBack

Welcome to the new Hampshire Cricket Board podcast. We will be going into detail on all elements of our work across the county. Our first episode focuses on coaching, looking at the new ECB coaching pathway and in the Foundation courses going live this winter. We also hear from James Tomlinson and Charlie Freeston from the Hampshire Academy coaching team. They give information on their coaching philosophies, plans for players within the pathway and their hopes for the future of Hampshire cricket. We also need you help to find a more exciting name for the podcast. Send us your thoughts on Twitter, Facebook or Instragram and you could win a signed Liam Dawson World Cup jumper! Twitter - @HampshireCBFacebook - @hantscricketboardInstagram - @hantscricketboard