Published on:
25
May 2012
Over 230 children from primary schools across Clackmannanshire took part in the annual P5 cricket festival last week.
The event normally takes place at the Clackmannan County Cricket Club, but the wet weather prior to and on the day of the event prevented the club from hosting the highly popular event.
Organisers didn't allow the weather to dampen the spirits of the young cricket enthusiasts and the event was re-located to the artificial pitch at Alloa Athletic Football Club's Recreation Park to ensure the pupils did not miss out on a great day of fun.
There was a constant drizzle of rain all day but the pupils and staff made a great attempt at turning a damp day into one of fun and games, with a variety of mini cricket matches.
Cricket Scotland Development officer, Ian Shaw, and Forth Valley Cricket Development representative, Robert Ramsay set up mini games which included all the relevant cricket skills, batting, bowling and fielding.
Head of Education, Belinda Greer, said: "This event is very popular in the Clackmannanshire Primary Schools Sports Association annual programme. Thanks are due to the Sports Development staff and Active Schools co-ordinators for setting up and helping to run the event."
Ian Shaw added: " I was delighted at the turn out for this event especially on such a wet day. The pupils and staff were appropriately dressed and had a great time. I saw some budding young cricketers and would encourage them to join their local club side."
The next primary schools cricket event is the Kwik Cricket aimed at P6 pupils. For more details about the Clackmannan County Cricket Club please visit their web site; www.clackmannanccc.co.uk. There is junior coaching at the club during the summer months.