FAQs

Q. What is Chance to shine?

A. Chance to shine is a campaign to bring more cricket to state schools. It is not just about learning the game of cricket, but it is about learning lots of things through the game of cricket, such as leadership, teamwork, communication and other skills that will help you to become better equipped for life. Your teachers also learn from the Chance to shine coaches and will be able to help you with your cricket in school even if your Chance to shine coach is not around.

Q. What age groups does Chance to shine cover?

A. Girls and boys at both primary and secondary schools can get involved with Chance to shine, but we work mainly with age 9-12.

Q. How do I get Chance to shine at my school/club?

A. If you are at a state school and would like to be considered for Chance to shine, the best thing to do would be for your teacher or Headteacher to contact your local cricket board to register your interest. If you already go to a cricket club, you should ask your coach or club manager to do the same.

Q. Do I need any equipment?

A. Chance to shine sessions in school are run by coaches who usually bring their own equipment or will use your school’s equipment. If you go to a cricket club, they will have equipment too, so either way you don’t need your own equipment.

Q. Is Chance to shine free?

A. Yes, it’s absolutely free for you to have Chance to shine sessions in school. Once you join a cricket club you may have to pay a small fee but it depends on your club so you should ask.

Q. Will we play with a hard ball?

A. Chance to shine sessions in school will use soft balls, either tennis balls or soft plastic balls. Clubs will usually do the same until you get used to using a soft ball so there’s no need to worry about getting hurt.

Q. What is Chance to shine National Cricket Day?

A. Chance to shine National Cricket Day is a day of cricket-themed activity – both in the classroom and in the playground – every year - for primary and secondary schools across England and Wales.

Thousands of schoolchildren will enjoy a wide range of lessons, from writing cricket poems in English and working out the co-ordinates of a cricket field in Maths, to cricket competitions between classes and other local schools.

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