HAMPSHIRE CRICKET BOARD CLUB IMPROVEMENT FUND

Over the last two years Hampshire Cricket Board has awarded over £65,000 to affiliated clubs in the county.  The grant has been used by many clubs, to help improve playing facilities, machinery and carryout pavilion refurbishments, amongst other things.

The primary reason for establishing the fund was to help reduce HCB’s cash surplus whilst supporting clubs who were proactive in developing the game at the grassroots level.  The fund has been particularly useful to clubs at a time when external funding has been hard to come by.  

As envisaged, our surplus has now reduced to an acceptable level, meaning Club Improvement Fund applications will unfortunately not be accepted for 2010.  As HCB are committed to supporting clubs as much as possible, this decision will be reviewed on an annual basis and clubs will be informed should the Fund be reinstated in the future.

View the list of clubs that have been awarded grants over the last two years.

THE INSTITUTE OF GROUNDSMANSHIP

We support club groundsmen attending IOG courses to help improve the standard of grounds across the county, and will refund some or all of the course fees for members of affiliated clubs.

Click here for information on available courses and to register.

CLUBMARK COURSES

The Hampshire Cricket Board is committed to increasing the number of clubs across Hampshire achieving ClubMark accreditation. Part of the accreditation process is for clubs to attend the following courses:

First Aid
Good Practice and Child Protection
Time to Listen
Equity in your Coaching
A Club for All

If your club has been selected as a Focus Club we will subsidise these courses to help you through accreditation.

Email: colin.savage@rosebowlplc.com