{"id":17,"date":"2023-11-16T13:07:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T13:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edgbaston.com\/the-foundation\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-11-20T14:07:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:07:55","slug":"play-cricket","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edgbaston.com\/foundation\/play-cricket\/","title":{"rendered":"Play Cricket"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Across Warwickshire and Birmingham, thousands of people take part in cricket every year through a wide range of playing opportunities.<\/h3>\n

We offer formats that suit every player, whether it\u2019s traditional league cricket, fast-paced short-format games, inclusive community sessions, women\u2019s and girls\u2019 programmes, disability cricket, or entry-level sessions designed to introduce new players to the sport.<\/p>\n

Cricket in our county continues to grow, and we\u2019re proud to provide playing experiences that reflect the diversity of our communities. From social softball cricket and indoor leagues to performance pathway environments, there is a place for everyone to pick up a bat and ball and enjoy the game in a way that suits them.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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\n Schools <\/h2>\n
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Teachers can use this page to find out what cricket opportunities are available at their schools.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Clubs <\/h2>\n
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Find more about the many cricket programmes available at your local cricket club.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Street <\/h2>\n
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Discover what street cricket is and where your nearest hub is located.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Community <\/h2>\n
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Find more about free-to-attend community cricket programmes available near you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Women & Girls <\/h2>\n
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Learn about the options available for women and girls who want to play cricket.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Accessibility <\/h2>\n
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Learn about the success of Warwickshire’s accessibility programme and how you can become involved.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Holiday Camps <\/h2>\n
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Find your nearest action-packed Foundation cricket camps to book on to.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Find a Session <\/h2>\n
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Find your nearest session where you can take part in the game.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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