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Canford is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Dorset Cricket Board this summer. The school will be offering the opportunity for up to six County matches to be played at Canford. In return pupils will be able to benefit from additional bespoke coaching opportunities and staff will have the chance to attend UKCC Level 2 coaching courses and individual training sessions run by Dorset Cricket.
Among the Top 100 cricket schools in the country according to The Cricketer, Canford’s 1st XI square, known as Mountjoy, is one of the most beautiful and inspirational school pitches, with its first class wicket set against the backdrop of the Grade 1-listed Canford Manor. The school facilities also include three further squares, outdoor and indoor nets. There is a full programme of fixtures during the summer term and specialist indoor coaching sessions over the winter months. The 2016 season has seen an excellent start, with a clean sweep of victories against Winchester for the first time in many years and a number of centuries against Millfield.
Keith Brewer, cricket development director at The Dorset Cricket Board, commented, “We very much appreciate this support for County cricket and I know that our talented players and those of the opposing counties enjoy playing at such a wonderful facility.”
Matt Keech, director of Cricket at Canford and head Dorset coach, said, “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Dorset Cricket for the mutual benefit of players at both school and club level. As a school we already have a strong relationship with County cricket and the access to further coaching opportunities for both players and staff will be extremely valuable.”
