{"id":10386,"date":"2026-05-18T11:41:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edgbaston.com\/foundation\/?p=10386"},"modified":"2026-05-18T11:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:41:17","slug":"world-cup-cricket-festival-for-secondary-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edgbaston.com\/foundation\/2026\/05\/18\/world-cup-cricket-festival-for-secondary-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup Cricket Festival for Secondary Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Warwickshire Cricket Foundation is delighted to be hosting two exciting Secondary School Cricket Festivals this June as part of the celebrations surrounding the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivered in partnership with Chance to Shine, the festivals will give young people from across Warwickshire and Birmingham the opportunity to experience the excitement of cricket in a fun environment inspired by the women\u2019s game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both festivals are open to secondary school students of all abilities, whether they already play regularly or are trying cricket for the first time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The focus of the festivals is to encourage participation and enjoyment through cricket, while celebrating one of the biggest events in the women\u2019s cricket calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Festival Dates and Venues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Moseley Ashfield Cricket Club<\/strong>, Birmingham\u00a0(B13 8NQ) on Tuesday 16th June | 12:30pm &#8211; 3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coventry and North Warwickshire Cricket Club<\/strong>, Coventry\u00a0(CV3 1HB) on Wednesday 17th June | 12:30pm &#8211; 3pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools attending can expect an afternoon of cricket games led by experienced Warwickshire Cricket Foundation coaches, and are encouraged to register early to secure their attendance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools can sign up via the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5OvGMd-Lm0WOju_E-PFvqgMJjTOmgINFmh1SqY2S2LlUNlVEQ0YzNjRMRlZBUk00OEI4NFpEQTg2MC4u&amp;origin=Invitation&amp;channel=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Warwickshire Cricket Foundation is delighted to be hosting two exciting Secondary School Cricket Festivals this June as part of the celebrations surrounding the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup. 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