On Wednesday 13 June, Crackley Hall hosted its annual ISA Midlands U11 Hardball Cricket event, which was, by all accounts, a rousing success.
Mr Duigan, our co-ordinator on the day, rallied the Crackley Hall and visiting Princethorpe College staff early in the morning to set up the playing pitches for what promised to be a glorious day of cricket bathed in partial sunshine. We were delighted to welcome teams from Heathfield Knoll School, Lucton School, Old Vicarage School, Ruckleigh School and Tettenhall College.
The event was a fun-filled day for all. In addition to the main competition, all teams were given the opportunity to participate in a range of fielding, catching, batting and bowling clinics, and competitions, which assisted the players’ general development alongside their matches.
The quality of play on display was excellent, with clear evidence of each school improving not only their fundamental cricketing skills, but also their tactical awareness in the specialised 6-a-side format contested over 5 overs each way. This made for fast-paced action on the field of play, which kept all the supporters enthralled.
As the day drew to a close, the final was hotly contested between Lucton School and Tettenhall College, with Tettenhall College eventually lifting the winner’s trophy. Awards were also presented to the best fielder, batter and bowler, as well as the player of the tournament.
Many congratulations to all the players who took part. There was a real sense of sportsmanship shared by all involved, which bodes well for the future of the game, especially within our broader ISA community.
Special thanks to all the Crackley Hall and Princethorpe staff for their valuable input on the day.