Welcome to the Huddersfield Premier Cricket League W&G resources centre. Here you will find updates, information and resources to support Clubs develop and continue W&G Cricket
Earlier this year, the ECB announced an important update to the ECB Premier League Criteria:
Leagues must take steps to ensure that every club in the top two ECB PL divisions of their competitions have at least one Girls’ (Age) Section. A grace period will apply such that Leagues must be in a position to comply with this condition by 31 March 2026.
Recognising the scale of change this represents in Yorkshire—and the potential challenges for some clubs—the Yorkshire Cricket Board (YCB) has worked closely with the ECB to propose a more supportive and phased approach. This plan is designed to help clubs build sustainable Girls’ Sections that are right for the women's and girls’ game and that bring long-term benefits to your club.
The ECB has approved this phased approach, with the understanding that HPCL clubs must actively engage and commit to the development of girls' cricket. If a club does not participate or meet the required milestones—without reasonable explanation—the ECB and the League will take action in line with the accreditation criteria.
Useful Links
ECB Accreditation - outlines the ECB requirements for Girls Cricket
Bringing Together Women & Girls Cricket West Yorkshire playing W&G cricket in West Yorkshire
Yorkshire Cricket Foundation - getting involved in Girls Cricket, Roses, Dynamos and funding information
Roses Cricket Information pack
Enjoy Cricket - funding for clubs school holiday cricket sessions
Metrobank Girls In Cricket Fund - infomation about funding and publicity
ECB Resource Hub - Free marketing assets for advertising etc (register to access)
West Yorkshire Women and Girls Play Cricket League - for all the W&G fixtures and results
Useful Contacts
Katie Stewart
Women & Girls Club and League Development Manager - West Yorkshire
Email: k.stewart@yorkshirecb.com
Tel: 07874860280
Steve Coulthard
Club and Community Development Manager - West Yorkshire
Email: s.coulthard@yorkshirecb.com
Sara Begg
HPCL W&G EDI Rep
Email: sara.r.begg@gmail.com
WhatsApp: 07545 672077
Jackie Brook
HPCL Compliance Officer
Email: jackie.brook31@gmail.com
Tel: 07718 617007
GIRLS SECTIONS IN CLUBS
HPCLs Jackie Brook welcomed Steve Coultard, Steve Archer, Katie Stewart Phil Sharples from the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation to discuss the recent ECB requirement for teams in the top 2 divisions to provide girls teams before 2028. Access the presentation here : HPCL W&G Presentation
Katie and Phil mentioned how much great work had been done in the area already and they've kindly shared the following short videos that illustrate this perfectly! Please feel free to share with your teams/ members/ committee
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Huddersfield’s Introductory to Cricket Festivals
Huddersfield’s Introductory to Cricket Festivals for girls will be organised again in 2026.
They are similar to the Huddersfield U9 tournaments and focus on fun and participation.
All you need to join in is
Six girls aged 7-11
Two adults (one to umpire and one to score)
Two plastic bats and a few wind balls.
All matches are recorded on play-cricket as tied. You can join in without hosting a festival though we would be very grateful to clubs who do.
For more information contact Steph Bown steph.bown@gmail.com