Welcome to the 2023 season of Horspath Women's Cricket. We had a great season in 2022 winning the Indoor League and most softball tournaments we entered - apart from our own, which is only polite!
This season we continue playing softball cricket, and in addition will be introducing hardball cricket. We have entered our first hardball development league, which is similar to the softball format; pairs cricket with all players batting and bowling.
It is not necessary to chose one or the other; training sessions will be designed to prepare you for both. For hardball games it will be necessary to wear the correct kit, including pads, gloves and helmets. Horspath CC have generously purchased a women’s hardball team kit. Further information regarding individual kit will be communicated.
Training for the 2023 season will start week commencing 24th April.
Mondays 18.00 - 19.00: Nets and some hardball fielding drills
Wednesdays 18.30 - 19.30: Pitch training on the second pitch.
This season we are pleased to announce that Jonty Hedges will be our coach. Jonty will lead both training sessions and will endeavour to attend matches over the season.
As a member of Horspath CC you are entitled to come to both trainings, have free access to the nets, and have the opportunity to play in matches. Jonty and Munaza (co-director of women’s cricket) will be involved in selecting teams for all fixtures.
Fees are £35, and for new members include a playing shirt, called ‘Horspath training top, women’s fit’. There is also the option to purchase a slightly looser fit, in which case please select ‘Horspath training top’. The women’s team play in the coloured kit which can be ordered from our supplier Gentleman & Players. There is a direct link on the club website or you can follow this link Horspath CC Archives - Gentlemen and Players
Once your order has been placed please take your receipt (first shirt is free only) to the club bar for reimbursement. To avoid paying p&p you have the option to select ‘collect in store’. You can then contact the supplier directly and request that your order is delivered directly to the club.
Match fees will be £5 per match. This enables us to purchase equipment, and pay for specialist coaching.
Should you have any further questions please do get in touch with either Munaza or Jenny.
Best wishes