Hertfordshire Cricket

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Dear All

This week's bulletin contains information on the #RedForRuth 2021 Club Challenge, ECB Coach Development Scholarships, and The Club Cricket Charity Defibrillator Fund.

Ruth Strauss Foundation is delighted that cricket is turning red again, with LV= Insurance dedicating the second Test Match of the ENG-IND series to the Foundation. Day two of the Test, Friday 13 August, will be our annual #RedforRuth day.

We are calling all cricket clubs, communities and friends to go red in any way, shape or form in the lead up to, and on Friday 13 August.

This year’s #RedforRuth Club Challenge will see two clubs join Sir Andrew and a surprise bowler at Lord’s for a coaching session and more – so get involved!

How to enter? Simple! Register on www.ruthstraussfoundation.com/club-challenge, and post something very red on social media tagging @RuthStraussFdn + #RedforRuth.

The redder the better! Let’s help families facing grief by raising awareness and funds while having some fun along the way!

Here are some of the ways in which you can help:

• Turn your social channels red in the lead up and on Friday, 13 August
• Donate to our mission. Why not donate a £1 for every run your club / player scores.
• Turn one of your club fixtures #RedforRuth
• Request a poster with a bespoke RSF QR code so supporters can easily donate, and funds raised can be attributed to your club

Let your local radio, papers and community mags know about your event and ask them to support the cause.

We are delighted to announce that the ECB Coach Development Scholarship initiative launched on 29th July 2021.

If you can’t see it then you can’t be it!

Our new scholarships will seek to break down barriers to access and improve opportunities for coaches that are female, ethnically diverse or disabled. Over a four-year period, one hundred scholars will be selected on an annual basis.

What is the purpose of the scholarships?

The scholarships have been set up to improve diversity in the coaching family and create role models that others may aspire too, by providing designated mentoring and support.

What types of scholarship are available?

There are two types of scholarships available:

• Programme related support for coaches committing to accessing and completing ECB Coach Development programmes whether beginning at ECB Support Coach or returning to progress to ECB Advanced Coach
• Development related support for coaches committed to developing their skill, experience and knowledge in their current environment as well as seeking opportunities to progress in other environments.

How are scholars supported?

Each scholar will design a personal development plan with the support of an ECB Coach Developer. The individualised plans will then determine the support offered, which may include:

• Mentoring support
• Placement with an experienced coach in a relevant setting
• Range of Coaching Skills 360 needs analysis
• Complimentary conference tickets
• Reduced fees on relevant ECB Coach Development programmes
• Professional cricket experiences
• Coaching kit and clothing
• Hardship contributions
• Travel and expenses support
• ECB Coaches Association membership
• Subscription to UK Coaching’s portal and access to workshops.

Who is it for?

• Coaches that are female
• Coaches that have a disability
• Coaches that are from ethnically diverse communities.

Recipients of a scholarship must be residents in England or Wales.

Commitment

• The scholarships will run for four years
• Scholars will work with an ECB Coach Developer to design an action plan for the year ahead
• Each scholar will have an annual review; this will determine whether they will access the programme for another year.

How to apply

Please click here to begin a scholarship application. The deadline for submissions is 5.00pm on 31st August 2021.

Frequently asked questions

Click here for more information.

The need for this equipment has been repeatedly highlighted by the frequency of tragic deaths due to cardiac arrest on and off the cricket field. Cricket grounds are, by their nature, usually remote sites away from hospitals and not in easy reach of emergency services. There is only a vital FIVE MINUTE period before permanent or irreversible damage can occur. A portable defibrillator can be the saviour of an otherwise catastrophic situation.

In partnership with the ECB, we have supplied and distributed over 350 portable units to cricket teams and clubs across the UK. Through our supply partner The Community Heartbeat Trust, the units are available at a huge discount to real costs and include training, insurances, notification to local emergency services and post stress counselling.

For more information on the Defibrillator Fund please click here, or email robbie.book@theclubcricketcharity.org

England & Wales Cricket Board
06 August 2021