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"“We always look forward to the HTT Festival. There are always lots of schools attending and because of 'Hit the Top', cricket is the number one sport in all our schools. We have kids from our school going to clubs which has never happened in the past and we thank Cricket for Change for all their hard work in making cricket the number one sport in SEN schools in Essex”."
Hit the Top
Hit The Top is Cricket for Change’s new world leading, groundbreaking programme for young people with a disability. With Hit The Top, young people with a disability are able to access cricket provision comparable to their able-bodied peers.
Cricket for Change’s highly skilled and qualified staff deliver in-school programmes, set up new youth cricket clubs, select and also train talented players for County squad training and competition. The most skilled players receive further support to prepare them for trials with their respective England Disability Representative Team.
Blind Cricket in Kent
School Cricket Programmes
Your school can be part of Hit The Top. Through an Introductory 6 session coaching programme or an Advanced 18 session programme your school can develop a real cricket ethos and great players that can enable your school to become the very best in London.
Youth Cricket Clubs
Our experienced staff help in running up to six youth cricket clubs for young people with a disability in each of London’s Metropolitan Counties (Middlesex, Essex, Kent and Surrey). Many of the clubs are linked with mainstream cricket clubs to benefit from great facilities.
This club structure enables players to challenge themselves and their team against other youth cricket clubs throughout the London area.
County Representative Cricket Squads
Young people with a disability through Hit the Top can also enjoy the great feeling of representing their County. Regular training will assist talented players to achieve their potential in the game and compete against London’s other Metropolitan Counties.
National Representation
It is a dream come true for the elite players on the programme. At least six players will be identified each year to gain extra support in preparation for, and to access trials with their relevant England Disability Squad. This will be the last rung on our supportive Hit The Top ladder to assist you to fulfil your cricketing dreams and to Hit The Top.
If you have Visual Impairment (VI), a Learning Disability (MLD) or a Physical Disability (PAN) and love cricket then THIS IS THE PROGRAMME FOR YOU!
If you want to get involved with 'Hit The Top' then get in touch with Andy Dalby-Welsh at andydw@cricketforchange.org.uk or at office@cricketforchange.org.uk or call us on 0208 669 2177.
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