Primary - Cricket
Cork Sports Partnership and Munster Cricket have teamed up to roll out a Cork Primary Schools Cricket Programme. This programme will run across a limited number of Cork primary schools from January 2021.
The aim of the programme is to introduce 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th class primary school children (Boys, Girls & Mixed) to the sport of Cricket in a fun and supportive environment.
In return for full commitment to the programme, each school will receive:
- 5 Coaching Sessions per class group (3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th classes)
- Cricket Resource Pack
- FREE Entry for teachers to the 5-11yrs Cricket Ireland Coaching Kids course
This programme is valued at over €550 per school and is heavily subsidised by Cork Sports Partnership and Munster Cricket. The programme will cost each school €50 to take part in which will be payable upon acceptance to the programme.
Steps involved in the Application Process |
Step 1: School registers to participate in the Primary Schools Cricket Programme by completing the programme registration form & retuning it to Cork Sports Partnership. Step 2: Schools Must commit to the following: Delivering cricket sessions as part of your PE programme upon completion. Teachers commit to actively participating in each session with the cricket coach. Teacher(s) commit to attending 5-11yrs Cricket Ireland Coaching Kids course. Step 3: Registration will be acknowledged by Cork Sports Partnership. Step 4: Successful schools will be contacted by Cork Sports Partnership to confirm acceptance on to the programme and invoiced €50 to take part. Unsuccessful schools will be placed on a waiting list for future phases of the programme. Step 5: Following receipt of payment, a Munster Cricket Coach will contact the successful schools to arrange suitable training days in the school. Step 6: A Munster Cricket Coach will deliver the 5 training sessions per class group as agreed in advance with school. Step 7: Munster Cricket will provide a link to a local club for interested participants. Munster Cricket will also confirm the Coaching Kids workshop date which schools have a free place on as part of the programme. |
Schools interested in getting involved in this programme should complete the expression of interest form at the bottom of this page.
For further information:
- Contact James Kirby in Cork Sports Partnership by emailing jkirby@corksports.ie