Girls Pathway Observations Days
The observations days will take place at Kings School, each age group will have the opportunity to attend 2 x 2 hour sessions. If a player can only attend 1 out of 2 session’s due to injury or personal reasons, and WCCC can decide from one observation there will not be a requirement to attend an additional date, If WCCC cannot not make a selection decision after 1 session the player will be asked to attend an additional date or full programme session.
Observation dates:
Sundays 14th September and 5th October
Sundays 21st September and 12th October
Kings College School 8.30am-4.30pm. Schedule will be determined upon closure of nominations.
During observations players will be scored by several coaches on how they demonstrate their capabilities whilst batting, bowling and fielding. Players will be observed by qualified staff and scores/notes will be recorded for each player who attends, the staff on the day will always look to make sure players feel welcome and invite players to be curious and ask questions.
Observations on players will be aligned to the pathways Guiding Principles
Batters: Do they play to their STRENGTHS with the aim of SCORING RUNS
Bowlers: Do they bowl their BEST Ball as often as possible, whilst carry a THREAT*
Fielders: Do they field with a WICKET TAKING MENTALITY
Fielders: Do they show CONFIDENCE in catching, throwing and stopping a hard cricket ball
*Seamers: Can they hit the stumps with 50% or more of the balls they bowl
*Spinners: Spin and Control
Upon completion of observations players will be written to and be provided with a breakdown of their scores and subjective observations to assist in the players development.
In addition to being selected for our County Age Group (U13, U14, U16 and U18 squads) there will be additional opportunities for those who attend state schools to receive additional coaching through our Waves programme, detailed below.
For those selected from observations the County Age Group programme will start on Sunday 23rd November and run every Sunday until 12th April. The Waves programme will launch in January 2026.
Should you require additional information regarding the WCCC Girls Pathway including ‘Performance Plan’ & ‘Selection Criteria, Policy & Appeals’ and additional literature please follow this link