Getting Involved
with Grayshott Cricket
Grayshott Cricket Club is no different from any other club, it relies on volunteers. The more volunteers we have the easier it is for us to run and improve our club for the benefit of all our members in particular our junior members.
You might be thinking, I don’t know much about the game, I might be left on my own without any support, I would like to help but feel I will tread on other toes. Well let us allay some fears.
There are many ways and roles you can get involved with your child and help them get enjoyment from the game that involves a variety of skills and time commitment …ranging from an hour a week to an hour once a month during the cricket season! Furthermore, plenty of support will be on offer and it is not a job for life!
Detailed below are a variety of roles in which you can help. Have a read and please give Chairman Paul Roberts on 01428 714626 or Youth Manager Graham Sampson on 01428 714626 a call to discuss how you can get involved.
On the Pitch
Coaching
Ask any of our coaches and the great satisfaction they derive in seeing the progress young cricketers make. There are a variety of courses available that the club will fund ;
Volunteer’s Coaching Course
A short introductory fun based course for adults and young persons with maybe a view to a progressing with a formal qualification
ECB Coaching Assistant (UKCC 1)
The first formal step on the coaching ladder, enabling you to assist fully qualified coaches
ECB Coach (UKCC2)
Most of our coaches go on to reach this qualification, as it enables you to plan and lead coaching sessions
Team Managers and Team Helpers
Ensuring we provide plenty of competitive of cricket for the children is equally as important and in conjunction with our coaches we need Team Managers or helpers who responsibilities would include:- Advise players of match details, ensure adequate travel arrangements exist for away games, help prepare ground for home matches, boundary markers, stumps, tables and chairs. Write match report for the club’s website and report results. Arrange refreshments for the home games.
Umpiring and Scoring
You cannot play a game without a scorer or umpire. The club has organised introductory scoring sessions and will fund attendance at Umpiring courses
Playing
We can offer some fun introductory coaching to Dad`s who just want to try the game up to playing friendly or village league matches on both Saturdays and Sundays.
Off the Pitch
Off the pitch there are plenty of ways you can help, some examples are below:-
Junior Membership Secretary
With 140 children at the club ensuring we retain the correct records and ensure membership and coaching fees are received is a key role. Good excel and IT skills is all that is required.
Ground and Pitch Preparation
You can help with pitch preparation and maintenance during the season. Training can be provided from within the club and formal courses are available that we will fund.
Public Relations Manager
This role is about raising the profile of the club. In conjunction with our website administrator, liaise with the press in promoting Grayshott CC. Write a quarterly newsletter for members who do not have access to the internet.
Sponsorship Co-ordinator
We already have a structure for Sponsorship across the club but we are keen for someone to work with Ken Williams to seek further opportunities for sponsorship and ensure we meet our sponsors’ expectations.
Club Development Manager
This role is ensuring our club formulates its Development Plan each year and is submitted to the ECB each year. Someone who is forward thinking is ideal for this role.