Wicketz

Wicketz is a free community cricket programme aimed at young people from disadvantaged communities, providing them with a safe space to play cricket and learn life skills.

Discover Wicketz

Wicketz is a cricket programme for young people aged 8-19, living in disadvantaged communities.
By establishing sustainable community cricket hubs, we provide year-round weekly cricket sessions with a focus on breaking down barriers.
Our sessions help in developing crucial life skills, creating stronger communities and enabling brighter futures for those taking part.

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Our Wicketz Impact

We believe every young person deserves the chance to feel heard, supported & empowered. Through Wicketz, we create free, safe and inclusive spaces where girls can not only play cricket, but also share their stories, build confidence and grow together. The Wicketz Girls Residential at Repton was more than just a few days of cricket. It was about friendships, self-expression and creating an environment where every voice matters. By providing accessible opportunities like this, we’re helping young people discover their potential both on and off the pitch.

How does it help young people?

Tackles local issues affecting young people and their communities.
They have the chance to learn from role models, community leaders, local authorities and others.
Specially designed workshops also boost well being, social education, community awareness, promote positive life choices and develop new life skills.

Where we are

Find Wicketz Near You

Markers are grouped by region or areas, please click the one nearest to your location for more information about hubs and who to contact.

"You don't have to be afraid or ashamed of anything"

Kimberly is a proud member of our Hull Wicketz programme in Yorkshire.

Her sporting journey began with being told to “sit down and watch the boys play.” But when she joined Wicketz, everything changed.

Now, she’s thriving - building confidence, developing vital life skills, and forming new friendships in a supportive and empowering environment.

Hear more about Kimberlys story by watching this video.

Hear for yourself

Success Stories

Our Wicketz programme breaks down barriers, builds communities and empowers young people to build crucial life skills

Sara's Story

Sara initially got into cricket through our Wicketz programme in Southampton, but has since gone on to coach, score, officiate and drive positive change particularly for young women in the sport.

Ahmed's Story

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Ahmed's Story

Ahmed joined his local Wicketz programme shortly after activity was allowed to open up again post Covid. The restrictions of the pandemic made for a difficult time for Ahmed and his family. He was living in a new area and needed opportunities to make new friends and rebuild his life.

Emmanuel's Story

Emmanuel lives in a deprived area of Glasgow where his family has few economic advantages, and social cohesion is a big issue. He has been coming to Wicketz sessions in Springburn since April 2018, alongside children from a vast range of cultural backgrounds.

Wicketz isn't just about cricket

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Watch this video to hear participants at one of our residentials, where they were given an opportunity to discuss some of the issues they experience in their day to day lives, particularly when it comes to discrimination and some of the circumstances they have faced within their communities.

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What else is going on?

Our Other Programmes

Super 1s

Super 1s gives disabled young people aged 8-25 the chance to play regular competitive cricket while improving life skills such as confidence and independence.

Cricket in SEND settings

Our delivery of cricket in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) settings ensures that young people with a disability can engage in the most appropriate form of cricket.

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