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Lord Taverners Wicketz

Using cricket as a tool for social change in Leicestershire and Rutland with Wicketz.

The Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket Foundation (L&RCF), in partnership with the Lord’s Taverners charity, runs the Wicketz programme. This free, year-round community cricket programme is aimed at young people aged 8 to 19 living in areas with high levels of deprivation and limited opportunities to access regular sports.

What is the Wicketz Programme?

  • Wicketz provides a safe space for young people to play cricket, develop crucial life skills, and create stronger, more inclusive communities. The programme focuses on breaking down barriers and enabling brighter futures by offering:
  • Free, year-round weekly cricket sessions in local community hubs.
  • Life skills workshops that cover topics such as well-being, social education, community awareness, and making positive life choices.
  • Opportunities to learn from role models and community leaders.
  • National festivals and residentials where participants can play at top-class facilities, experience spending time away from home, and meet peers from across the country.
  • Progression pathways into coaching, umpiring, and scoring, with many former participants becoming coaches on the programme themselves.

Who can access the programme?

  • The Wicketz programmes designed for young people from disadvantaged communities, and participation is simple and barrier-free:
  • Eligibility:The programme is for young people aged 8 to 19 living in target areas of deprivation.
  • Cost:All sessions are completely free of charge.
  • Equipment and Experience: No prior cricket experience or specialist equipment is necessary; participants can turn up in whatever they like to wear.

How to get involved

  • The L&RCF works to establish sustainable community hubs where these sessions take place.

For more information about the Lord’s Taverners Wicketz Programme in Leicestershire and Rutland, including hub locations and session times, please contact Leicestershire and Rutland Cricket Foundation using our online contact form.