Shropshire CCC to hold open trial session on February 16

Orleton Park staged Shropshire's match againt Yorkshire

Shropshire County Cricket Club is inviting players to attend an open trial session in order to be considered for future involvement in the club’s training and matches.

Shropshire CCC is part of the National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA), formerly Minor Counties.

Our First XI compete in NCCA competitions over mixed formats (50 over, T20 and three-day cricket).

We also run an Academy side that caters for players leaving the age group pathway who have the skills and desire to progress towards National Counties Cricket.

The open trial session will be run at Shrewsbury School’s Indoor Cricket Centre on Sunday, February 16 (2-4pm).

Successful players will be invited to further winter training opportunities prior to the 2025 season.

Players interested in attending this session must be 18 years of age or older.

They also required to meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Live in Shropshire
  • Born in Shropshire
  • Play for a cricket club in Shropshire
  • Went to secondary school/college in Shropshire

 

During recent years, the NCCA has had a focus on the development of talented local cricketers. One of the governance requirements of NCCA member counties is that they need to play at least eight players who are ‘home grown’ and the average age of eight players needs to be under 25.

NCCA competitions are of a high level with aspiring and former professional cricketers involved. We encourage players to attend the open trial session who are playing a challenging and competitive level of recreational cricket.

If you wish to attend the open trial, please complete the form via the link below. You will be contacted with confirmation and further details on the session at least a week prior to the session.

Shropshire County Cricket Club – Open Trial

If anyone has any questions on the information provided, please contact Ed Ashlin at ed.ashlin@cricketshropshire.co.uk