Lincolnshire to compete in Tier 3 of new look domestic women’s county structure
Following a period of significant investment into recreational cricket, which has resulted in growth across all areas of the women and girls’ game, the domestic county cricket system will adopt a new look, tiered format from 2025 onwards, featuring all counties across England & Wales.
The new structure is designed to provide the next generation of female players an opportunity to aspire, achieve and succeed, with a clear pathway to the top of the women’s game and Lincolnshire are delighted to announce that we will be competing in Tier 3.
Our planning for Tier 3 is well underway and is being designed to ensure talented recreational players who have the drive, determination and ambition, can compete at a higher standard of cricket. The summer fixture schedule will see home and away fixtures against Cumbria, Herefordshire, Norfolk, Northumberland, and Shropshire in T20 and one day cricket, as well as an opportunity to compete in an “FA Cup” style national knockout, starting at home against Cheshire, with the winners set to take on Tier 2 opposition in the shape of Leicestershire.
To achieve success in this space we need to make sure we provide players with an enhanced experience to develop their skills and perform. Our nominated players will receive a minimum 6-week pre-season training, observation and selection programme led by our experienced pathway coaches under the leadership of head coach, Martyn Hill. Those selected will receive a match day kit bundle, away game travel expenses, accommodation (where necessary) and a chance to play in this exciting new era of domestic women’s county cricket.
If you are up for the challenge and wish to be considered for observation please fill in the nomination form here. Any female player over the age of 18 with experience playing and performing within 11-a-side cricket environments are invited to put their name forwards for training observations starting on Saturday mornings, 9-12noon, from 15th February at Priory Ruskin Academy, Grantham.
We look forward to seeing all our nominations at Grantham, If you would like more information about Lincolnshire Women’s County Cricket, please contact Martyn Hill on martyn.hill@lincscricket.co.uk , 07581701606