Updated 26 May 2026.

Players can become part of the Performance Pathway via the annual Youth Development Cricket (YDC) nomination and selection process.

Qualifying Criteria

Players must fulfil at least two of the following three criteria to qualify for selection to the Devon Cricket Performance Pathway:

  • The player must live in Devon.
  • The player must attend school in Devon.
  • The player must play for a club affiliated to the Devon Cricket Foundation.

The nomination and selection process for YDC will be separated into two phases:

Phase 1

BOYS' NOMINATION FORM GIRLS' NOMINATION FORM

This phase is specifically for players who are not currently involved in the Performance Pathway.

Players who were involved in the YDC or County Age Group (CAG) Winter Programmes 2025/26 or who have been selected for a YDC or CAG Summer Squad in 2026 will not be observed in this phase.

Players who do not meet these criteria will need to be nominated, including those players who have previously been involved in the Performance Pathway.

Players nominated for the YDC must be born in these date ranges:

Category Date Range
Boys Born on or between 01/09/2011 and 31/08/2017
Girls Born on or between 01/09/2011 and 31/08/2017

For the 2026/27 Winter Programme, we are reintroducing the YDC Under 15 Boys squad.

Phase 2

In this phase, players selected from Phase 1 will join players who were involved in YDC Winter Programmes 2025/26 for observation.

Players who have been selected for a YDC or CAG Summer Squad in 2026 will automatically be invited into a 2026/27 YDC Winter Programme or for observation into a 2026/27 CAG Winter Programme.

Nomination Process

We recommend that club coaches, team managers, or junior coordinators nominate players for the Performance Pathway.  Any Wicketz Hub, MCC Foundation Hub and Super 1s Hub can also nominate players for the Performance Pathway.

Parents cannot nominate their children for observation.

Nominated players must be strong and competent cricketers who currently perform at, or have the potential to perform at, a standard above club cricket.

3 June - YDC Nomination Window Opens

The window to nominate any player not currently involved in the Performance Pathway opens. There is no need to nominate players who were already involved in YDC or CAG Winter Programmes 2025/26 or a YDC or CAG Summer Squad in 2026.

Nominators are urged to refer to our Talent Development Framework before nominating players.

27 June - YDC Nomination Window Closes

The window to nominate players closes at 12pm. Please note this is a firm date and that late nominations will not be accepted unless under exceptional circumstances.

10 July - Deadline for Observation Date and Venue Selection

Players who have been nominated must have selected an observation date and venue by 10 July. A list of dates and venues will be sent to all nominees via email.

31 July - 3 August - Phase 1 Observation Dates

Date Location Age Groups
31 July Sandford CC Under 12, 13, 14 and 15 Boys
31 July Plympton CC Under 10 and 11 Boys, Under 11, 13 and 15 Girls
3 August Sandford CC Under 10 and 11 Boys, Under 11, 13 and 15 Girls
3 August Cornwood CC Under 12, 13, 14 and 15 Boys

14 August - Phase 1 Results and Phase 2 Invitations Sent

All results from Phase 1 and invitations to Phase 2 observations will be sent out to players by 14 August.

Because of the large number of players observed in this phase, we will not be able to provide individualised feedback to any nominees.

21-24 August - Phase 2 Observation Dates

Date Location Age Groups
21 August  Plympton CC Under 10 and 11 Boys, Under 11, 13 and 15 Girls
21 August Culmstock CC Under 12, 13, 14 and 15 Boys
24 August Cornwood CC Under 12, 13, 14 and 15 Boys
24 August  Sandford CC Under 10 and 11 Boys, Under 11, 13 and 15 Girls

Week Commencing 5 October - Phase 2 Results and Winter Training Invitations Sent

All results from Phase 2 and invitations to Winter Training Programmes 2026/27 will be sent out by the end of the week commencing 5 October.

Brief individualised feedback will be provided to players following Phase 2 observations.

December 2026 - March 2027 - Winter Training Programmes Take Place

The YDC Winter Training Programmes 2026/27 will take place between December 2026 and March 2027.

Please note that Winter Training takes place in midweek for Under 12 and below, and on Sundays for Under 13 and above.

For any questions relating to the nomination process, please contact our Assistant Pathway Coach, Paul Heard.