Wicklow County run “Intro to Cricket” course
In conjunction with Wicklow County Cricket Club, Cricket Ireland will be running a Introduction to Cricket Course on Monday the 30th of May in the sports hall at Shoreline leisure in Greystones.
The course is designed to provide participants with:
A basic understanding of the game of cricket and a basic education in three important components of the game: Coaching, Umpiring, and Scoring.
The skills and resources to conduct/assist a cricket session with children. It would be envisaged that this session would predominately include game based activities, but also some coaching components.
Target Market: Predominantly teachers, tertiary education students, parents and youth workers with little or no understanding of cricket. Also current players and cricket interested people, with little or no coaching, umpiring or scoring experience.
Assessment/Attendee Requirements: There is no official assessment to be completed during this course. Participants however are required to attend all components of the course in order to receive a certificate of participation.
Accreditation: This course does not have an official accreditation; however attendees will receive a certificate of participation at the completion of the course.
Who Conducts the Course? Local instructors who have been trained during an ICC Cricket Education Instructors course, conducted by their ICC Development regional office.
Cost: €15 per person payable on the day.
Venue: Shoreline Leisure, Greystones.
Date: Monday 30th of May, 2011.
Time: 6:30pm until 9:30pm
This is a great way to start off if you want to learn more about the game.
Please feel free to pass this onto anyone you feel might be interested as this event is open to all.