The Devon Cricket Foundation will be hosting a Club Seminar on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at Sandy Park, Exeter.

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Sandy Park, Exeter EX2 7NN

6:30pm - 9pm

REGISTER HERE

The seminar will cover how clubs in Devon can get involved with this year's Women's World Cup to inspire the next generation of players and explore practical approaches to attract, support and recognise vital volunteers. ECB Senior Manager, James Simpson, will also join us to speak about the benefits of the new accreditation and affiliation process.

The seminar will then split up into breakout sessions covering funding and facilities, how to create a welcoming environment at your club and a session on understanding legal status options for clubs.

Agenda

Time Details
6:30pm - 6:55pm Arrival
7pm - 8pm
Main Room

Accreditation & Affiliation - Club Support Offer
Hear from James Simpson (Senior Manager, ECB) on how the new accreditation and affiliation process will operate and the benefits it will bring to your club.

Women's World Cup 2026
Discover how your club can get involved in this year's tournament and inspire the next generation of players.

Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers
Explore practical approaches to attracting, supporting, and recognising volunteers who are vital to your club’s success.
8:05pm - 9pm
Breakout Sessions

Please choose one to attend on the evening.

Funding and Facilities
Learn about available funding opportunities and how to develop and enhance your club's facilities.

Creating a Welcoming Environment
Gain insights into improvements, large and small, that can help make your club a place people want to visit, join, and remain part of.

Club Legal Status Options
Understand the legal structures available to cricket clubs and how to identify the most suitable option for your organisation.

Contact

For any questions relating to the seminar, please contact Operations Executive Scott Chappell:

scott.chappell@devoncricket.co.uk
07590 724833