ICC opens its doors to female cricketers

Denzil Pinto 12:40 04/09/2014
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Mail
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • WhatsApp
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • Learn from the best: ICC Academy.

    The ICC Academy in Dubai has launched its coaching programmes for the 2014-15 season, which for the first time also includes sessions for females.

    The Cricket Cubs programme for children from walking age up to six years old will deal with motor skills, hand-eye coordination and basic numeracy, while there also are pro­grammes for different age groups, from juniors to adults.

    Explaining the why a programme for girls has been included, ICC Academy manager Will Kitchen said: “We want to give them [girls] access to some of the best facilities in the world that we have at the ICC Academy.”

    He added: “That way they can get an understanding of how the sport is played, learn from our fantas­tic coaches and learn the basics of cricket. It’s a great way of getting a feel of the sport that is becoming re­ally popular in the UAE.”

    And Kitchen believes anyone who joins will be impressed with the Academy’s programmes.

    He said: “What we offer anyone that comes to the ICC Academy is four-fold: the opportunity to make and see clear progress, clear out­comes in coaching programmes and a great experience – all thanks to our top-class and highly qualified coaching team, as well as our and state-of-the-art facilities and tech­nology – plus the chance to tour overseas on a regular basis.

    “In the past 12 months, our jun­iors have played in Kenya, Nepal and UK and we will once again be providing touring opportunities in 2014-15 to help youngsters take their game forward.

    “If a parent asks ‘If I take my child to the Academy, what will we get out of it?’ then the answer is simple: they will get exactly the same expe­rience as a top international player using the same facility.”

    And for a first-hand experience ahead of the new term, parents and children can visit the ICC Academy during Dubai Sports City’s Open Day on Friday, September 5.

    For more information, call 04 448 1355, visit www.iccacademy.wordpress.com or email info@ic­cacademy.net

    Recommended