Following the conclusion of a very successful first season in Tier 3 – Division 1 of the Women’s Domestic game, Berkshire Cricket are offering an opening training session for prospective players. Our Women’s 1st XI possesses a rich history having competed regularly at the top of the Women’s County structure and has seen a host of domestic & international cricketers represent the county. Our 1st XI continued to demonstrate the strength of our programme in Tier 3 cricket in 2025, winning the inaugural 50 Over competition and supporting players to progress onto Tier 1 & Tier 2 programmes. We continue to work hard to place Berkshire in a strong position to capitalise on any opportunities that may arise when the domestic game is reviewed in 2029. Think you can support our objectives while developing your own game? Register your interest below for our upcoming open training sessions.
Session Details
Monday 6th October 2025
Monday 13th October 2025
7:30pm-9:30pm
Waingels College, RG5 4RF
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Players wishing to explore the possibility of training with Berkshire over the winter with a view to playing in the 2026 season are invited to attend one or both sessions. They will be run in the form of an open training session alongside some of our current players. Following the sessions, the coaching staff will meet to discuss the possibility of offering training opportunities to any players over the winter. A further selection will then take place ahead of the season to confirm a summer playing squad.
Who can attend?
- Players must be 16 or over
- Players must meet the 2025 ECB Player Eligibility Criteria
2.1 – A cricketer can only play in a [Tier 3 Competition] match if:
2.1.1. – She is either (a) a British or Irish Citizen; or (b) an EU, EAA or Swiss Citizen with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme; and
2.1.2 – in the twelve months before the current season and/or date of registration, and during the entire period of her registration, she has not played (a) international cricket (at U17 level or above) for any ICC Full Member Country except England; or (b) Disapproved Cricket
2.1.3 – She is willing to make (and, whenever requested by the ECB, makes) a declaration in the form set out in Annex A to these Regulations
1st Team Selection Principles
- Select the strongest & most balanced team for each game
- Continue to develop & provide opportunities for pathway players to play 1st Team cricket (where appropriate)
- Work with our partner organisations ie. Hampshire/Vipers to create appropriate playing opportunities within the Talent Pathway Catchment Area
- Work with other Tier 1 & Tier 2 Counties to support female cricketers across the developing Women’s game
- Opportunities to strengthen the squad will be taken to select the strongest & most balanced side
- Consider players commitment/availability for Matches & Preparation ie. Training and when schedule allows participation in Premier Women’s Club Cricket.
For any further information please contact Tom Jackson – Womens Talent Pathway Lead