MCC Foundation Hubs are set to return in 2027, with taster sessions taking place from late November.
The hubs have proven popular since their introduction to the county in 2024, growing from two hubs in West and South Devon to the six hubs that are set to take place in 2027, with a second boys' hub now set to start up in East Devon.
Last year, over 100 boys and girls took part in our MCC Foundation Hubs across the county, with the sessions designed to reduce barriers to accessing cricket, provide equity of opportunity, broaden participation in the hardball game, and diversify talent pathways.
The MCC Foundation, the charitable arm of Marylebone Cricket Club, run a network of cricket Hubs that provide free-to-access training and match play to state-educated young cricketers across the UK.
What are MCC Foundation Hubs?
MCC Foundation Hubs are 10-week winter coaching programme run by performance coaches with a focus on development and enjoyment.
The programme will also offer indoor and outdoor inter-hub match opportunities.
Who are they for?
Devon MCC Foundation Hubs are for state school girls Years 7-12 and state school boys in North and East Devon in Years 7-10.
Why sign up?
The Hubs not only help develop girls' hardball cricket skills, but also have an impact off the pitch by boosting confidence and developing social skills. One participant gave the following feedback on the 2025/26 Hubs:
"I’ve always wanted to learn how to play cricket properly and I decided that if I didn’t start sometime soon I probably never would, so I signed myself up for the MCC Foundation Hubs.
"It was incredibly good fun and taught me important skills that could help in any potential sport, not just cricket.
"My confidence has improved and I have since joined my school and local club teams. I never could have dreamed that I would be where I am now if the people at the hub hadn’t told me I could do it."
Find out more and sign up to this year's MCC Foundation Hubs:
| NORTH DEVON BOYS' HUB | NORTH DEVON GIRLS' HUB |
| WEST DEVON HUB | SOUTH DEVON HUB |
| EAST DEVON BOYS' HUB | EAST DEVON GIRLS' HUB |
