
Super 1s
What is Super 1s?
Super 1s gives young people with a disability aged 12-25 the chance to play regular, competitive cricket.
By creating community cricket hubs where young people can receive coaching, we give participants the chance to compete against their peers and enjoy the benefits of playing sport.
How does it work?
For many young people with a disability, loneliness has been identified as a major issue, and opportunities to take part in regular competitive sport can be extremely limited. Super 1s provides these opportunities and helps young people realise their potential. It improves their physical and mental well-being, giving a sense of belonging as they make friends and gain skills for life such as confidence and independence.
The competition provided by Super 1s gives participants a real sense of achievement, with many of the county and regional finals being held at iconic cricketing venues including Edgbaston, Emirates Old Trafford and Lord’s.
How does it help young people?
Super 1s provides young people with a chance to realise their potential, both on and off the pitch.
Many of the young people who have been engaged in the programme now act as role models for the next group of participants, whether as a player, coach or volunteer. This is a crucial element of the programme, as it empowers the young people to realise what they can achieve.
Super 1s impact in 2020
Click here to view our report on the successes of the programme in the past year.
Staying Active At Home
We have launched an online hub for Super 1s participants to help them stay active at home during these unprecedented times.

Staying Active at Home | Super 1s
We have designed an activity pack containing a series of challenges to help keep our Super 1s participants physically and mentally active whilst at home.

Online hubs to help stay active at home
Thousands of disadvantaged and disabled young people can now remain active in their homes thanks to the launch of a series of new online hubs to support the well-being of participants.
Super 1s | What we do

Case Studies
Our Super 1s programme has allowed children to interact with others and play a sport that they wouldn't otherwise have been able to participate in.

Case Study | Siya
Siya, 14, from Essex was inspired to join Super 1s after spending time with her family watching England during the Cricket World Cup. Despite only joining the programme in September 2019, Siya has already become a leader amongst the group, helping to create a positive and welcoming atmosphere at the hub.
Codie's Story

Super 1s Residential Overview

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