The next stage in the Pathway Process that possibly began at the Table Cricket stage and has progressed through The Hubs. Oxfordshire Disability Cricket takes part in the ECB Disability Development National Competition and this enables our players to really gain self and peer respect. Travelling around the country as a team along with family and friends is a great experience for all of us. This coming year we will be fielding one of our least experienced teams and I know that everyone is looking forward to the adventure. This, however, might not be where the story ends as the sky really is the limit as far as representative cricket is concerned. The England & Wales Cricket Board have a pathway programme, our Hubs are just the start, that allows talented players with a disability to play for England and travel the world. There are squads for players with Visual, Hearing, Physical and Learning disabilities and these are fully supported by support staff befitting a national team.
We at Oxfordshire Disability Cricket hope that this overview has been of interest and is testament to the fact that having a Learning and or Physical Difficulty need not be a drawback but more of an opportunity to achieve full potential in a fun way.
Richard Giles
Head of Oxfordshire Disability Cricket
E. rgiles@Oxoncb.com
M. 07482 577424