Secondary Schools Chance to Compete Finals 2022
During the sunny week starting 13th June, Devon Cricket held the final rounds of the Chance to Compete Secondary SchooL County Finals for both the mixed and girls teams in the under 13s and under 15s.
This year the pitch at Winslade Park was the host to all the competitions - it was the ideal location due to the size and ease of access for all the schools, as well as providing an excellent back drop for the cricket!
MIXED UNDER 13s FINALS
The competitions started on the Tuesday with the under 13 boys. Teams from Bideford College, Colyton Grammar, Okehampton College and St Peters Church of England School were welcomed. Each team played each other in the sunshine and the results were as follows:
1st place: Colyton Grammar 2nd place: Okehampton College 3rd place: St Peter's
GIRL'S UNDER 13s FINALS
On Wednesday we welcomed a full compliment of under 13 girls teams. This year was the first time a seperate girl's competition had been run and the entries reflected the growth of girl's cricket across the county with 8 entries in the under 13s. The schools were put into pools of 4 and then the winners played to see who went through the the Chance to Compete Regional Finals at Taunton School.
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Schools from left to right
St Peters Exmouth St James Torquay Grammar Kingsbridge Teign Okehampton Devonport High
1st place: Exmouth Community College 2nd place: Okehampton College 3rd place: Devonport High School for Girls
MIXED UNDER 15s FINALS
On Thursday 16th June, the under 15 mixed finals was held with six schools attending, including an all girls team from Paignton Academy. Congratuations to Exmouth Community College who won their second tournament of the week. It is a testament to the good relationship that Exmouth College have with the cricket club that children who enjoy cricket in school are encouraged to play outside school.
1st: Exmouth Community College 2nd: South Molton College 3rd: St Peters Church of England Aided School
UNDER 15s GIRL'S FINAL
Friday saw the last day for the Chance to Compete State School Competitions with the girls under 15s and another full house of 8 teams.
Thanks to the schools who attended the day, Newton Abbot College, Uffculme, Torquay Grammar and Ivybridge College and were unable to stay for the pitcure. It was a great day of cricket, if extremely hot!
St Peters, Exeter Churston Ferrers Grammar School Colyton Grammar Okehampton College
1st: Churston Ferrers 2nd: Colyton Grammar 3rd: Okehampton College
A fantastic week of cricket all round and many thanks go to all the schools and teachers who gave the children the opportuntity to come for the day. Thanks also should go to Winslade Park in partnership with Exeter Cricket Club who prepared the ground and the wickets, as well as letting us use the facilities for the week.
If your school is interested in taking part in any of our cricket competitions and you would like further details, please contact here
If you would like to know more about how we can support schools to deliver cricket please contact Alex Jopling or Ann-Marie Presswell
