New cricket facilities courtesy of the London Cricket Trust have been installed across London since 2018
The work isn’t done yet…
plans are underway for a further 12 new cricket facilities to be installed by the end of 2024
They offer a consistent performance that a natural turf pitch cannot guarantee, allowing bowlers and batsman to develop their technique
A poorly maintained or tired grass pitch can be dangerous and detrimental to the development of young cricketers
Minimal maintenance is required and very little preparation is needed before matches.
An NTP can last up to and beyond 10 years if it is well looked after with minimal costs associated with it.
LCT is working with the ECB and the four counties to reverse the decline in the number of cricket facilities in London’s parks, and will have facilitated the installation of more than 93 new facilities across the capital between 2018 and 2024. These facilities include artificial turf pitches and net complexes.
LCT distributes free cricket starter-kits to schools and clubs located in the vicinity of the new facilities; these kits include everything required to start playing the game, including bats, pads, stumps and balls, and are available. Starter kits are available for adult, intermediary and junior teams.
LCT engages with clubs and schools, inspiring and encouraging coaches to organise informal and formal cricket, offering guidance on forming new clubs and creating new competitions, ensuring regular and measurable participation in the game.
NEW NET FACILITIES
IN PARKS ACROSS THE CAPITAL
CRICKET STARTER KITS DISTRIBUTED
TO SCHOOLS ACROSS LONDON
We’ve made great progress in the past few years. Take a closer look at where we have installed new facilities so far…
