Wiltshire Cricket Girls and Boys Talent Pathway Nominations for the 2024-2025 programme are now open
Wiltshire Cricket is pleased to confirm that information has been sent to cricket clubs regarding GIRLS AND BOYS Talent Pathway trials. These trials will be for selection on to 2024-2025 programmes.
IMPORTANT - Our process for nominating players from clubs has now changed. Clubs should ensure that they read the nomination and trials letter that has been sent to them, and then forward this onto the parents / guardians of your nominated players. Parents and guardians will then be responsible for registering their son / daughter for a trial.
CLUBS ARE ASKED NOT TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM ON BEHALF OF THE PLAYER, THIS SHOULD BE DONE BY THE PARENT / GUARDIAN DIRECTLY
Quoting the Nomination and Trials letter that has been sent to clubs:
Rather than clubs nominating players to Wiltshire Cricket, you are required to share the registration link provided below with the players that you would like to be considered in the trial process. This is not an open link for anyone to register and it must remain with those that your club would like to put forward for talent pathway cricket consideration.
The reason for sharing the registration link is because we would like parents of the players who you believe warrant a trial to make the decision themselves as to whether they wish for their child to attend a trial. As part of this registration, they will provide their accurate contact information and will have the option to agree to receive communications from Wiltshire Cricket.
As part of their decision over whether to register, parents will also be able to read our Talent Pathway framework and Talent Identification booklet.
GIRLS TALENT PATHWAY TALENT ID BOOKLET
BOYS TALENT PATHWAY TALENT ID BOOKLET
Addition of MCC Foundation Hubs
We are delighted that in addition to our Talent Pathway structure identified above, Wiltshire Cricket will also be running for the first time a boys a girls MCC Foundation Hub at the following age groups:
- Under 12s – Under 14s
- Under 15s – Under 16s
The MCC Cricket Hubs provide free to access training and matchplay for state-educated children, which will see invited players receive 10 weeks of indoor training followed by matches in the summer.
We are delighted to add the MCC Hubs to Wiltshire Cricket’s offering. What they mean is that for state educated players who do not achieve selection for one of Wiltshire Cricket’s Talent Pathway programmes, we will be able to provide additional training and playing opportunities for up to 48 girls and 48 boys between the ages of Under 12s and Under 16s.
Trials Timeframes for 2024 - 2025
| DATE | DETAILS |
| 29th July 2024 | Nomination letter sent to clubs with junior sections |
| 23rd August 2024 | Deadline for parents / guardians to nominate their child for a talent pathway trial using the link found within the nominations and trials letter |
| by 2nd September 2024 | All registered players will be notified of the date, venue and timing of their trial |
| Between 7th and 29th September 2024 | Trials will take place (*with exception of Girls U11s which will take place later in Autumn) |
How to nominate?
Clubs
- Read the Talent ID and Player Selection document to allow you to make a decision as to who you would like to consider for CAG trials.
- Forward the Nomination and Trials letter and the Talent ID and Player Selection document onto the respective parents.
Parents
- On receiving the Nomination and Trials letter, first have a discussion with your child to decide if they would like to take part in the trials process.
- Complete the registration form using the link that your club will have provided to you.
To discuss our Nominations and Trial process or our Talent Pathway ID and Selection documents, please contact Tom Morton, Wiltshire Cricket's Head of Talent Pathway:
