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MCC HUBS

What is MCC Foundation?

The MCC Foundation (MCCF) is the charitable arm of Marylebone Cricket Club: the world’s most active cricket club, owner of Lord’s cricket ground, and the guardian of the Laws of the game. We deliver projects across the UK and around the world, providing free coaching and match play to young people from under-served communities, empowering boys and girls to reach their full potential in the game.

What is an MCC Hub?

MCC run a nationwide network of Hubs empowering promising youngsters from under-served communities to develop their hard-ball skills, join cricket clubs and access the talent pathway. The Hubs help those who have been engaged through non-traditional formats or mass participation initiatives to transition into the formal cricketing structures and build a life-long love of the game.

• An MCCF Hub is a free-to-access cricket training centre
• Locations across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
• Available to state school players aged 11-16
• Offering opportunity to thousands of talented girls and boys each year
• 10 weeks of high-quality hardball winter coaching
• Experienced male and female coaches and mentors
• Access to holistic support (known as our “Cricket+” programme)

– Supplementing development beyond cricket

– Supporting mental and physical wellbeing

Read more about the MCCF Hub here.

In collaboration with the MCC Foundation, Berkshire Cricket provides state-educated players with a unique opportunity to access a high-quality, free 10-week training programme, culminating in summer match play.

We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the 2025 Girls MCC Foundation Hub trials.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Participants must not currently be part of a County Age Group squad.
• Participants must attend a state school

GET INVOLVED GIRLS HUBS

Berkshire Cricket operates three girls’ Hubs catering to U14s and U16s. Please find the trial details, locations, and registration links below:

Slough Hub

• Venue: Slough and Eton School, Ragstone Rd, Chalvey, Slough SL1 2PU
• Date: Saturday, 11th January
• Timings:
  • U14s: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
  • U16s: 10:30 – 12:00 PM
• Trial Registration: Register for the Slough Hub

Reading Hub

• Venue: Little Heath, Little Heath Rd, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 5TY
• Date: Saturday, 11th January
• Timings:
  • U14s: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
  • U16s: 10:30 – 12:00 PM
• Trial Registration: Register for the Reading Hub

Bracknell Hub

• Venue: Forest School, Robin Hood Ln, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5NE
• Date: Saturday, 11th January
• Timings:
  • U14s: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
  • U16s: 10:30 – 12:00 PM
• Trial Registration: Register for the Bracknell Hub

We encourage all eligible players to take advantage of this exceptional development opportunity and look forward to welcoming you to the trials.

Should you have any questions, please contact our Women and Girls Development Officer Michelle Jeyarajah on [email protected]

GET INVOLVED BOYS HUBS

Berkshire Cricket operates four boys’ Hubs catering to U14s and U16s. Please find the trial details, locations, and registration links below:

Slough Hub

• Venue: Slough and Eton School
• Date: Thursday, 9th January
• Timings:
  • U14s: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
  • U16s: 7:30 – 9:00 PM
• Trial Registration: Register for the Slough Hub

Reading Hub

• Venue: Crosfields School
• Date: Saturday, 11th January
• Timings:
  • U14s: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
  • U16s: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
• Trial Registration: Register for the Reading Hub

Bracknell Hub

• Venue: Forest School
• Date: Saturday, 11th January
• Timings:
  • U14s: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
  • U16s: 7:30 – 9:00 PM
• Trial Registration: Register for the Bracknell Hub

West Berkshire Hub

• Venue: Little Heath School
• Date: Tuesday, 7th January
• Timings:
  • U14s: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
  • U16s: 7:30 – 9:00 PM
• Trial Registration: Register for the West Berkshire Hub

We encourage all eligible players to take advantage of this exceptional development opportunity and look forward to welcoming you to the trials.

Should you have any questions, please contact Hammad Ali on [email protected].