“The R66T Academy Festival of Cricket is an innovative project which aims to challenge young players in a competitive environment. Enjoying the game is really important to school-aged players and we hope that our festival is fun for everyone involved whilst providing every young player with the opportunity to make a name for themselves and their school.”
Joe Root, England Cricket
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First class cricket coaching from the r66t academy
With coaching from The R66T Academy team, training sessions will focus around encouraging your players to: · Enjoy all aspects of the game and develop a healthy competitive spirit · Express their own natural talents · Understand that team objectives are more important than individual performances · Appreciate excellence and enjoy the success of other players
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Festival Of Cricket: Format and Features
Based on The Hundred, the Festival of Cricket has been designed with your U13 players in mind. · Shorter, faster games (innings ideally completed within 65 minutes) · High energy and enthusiasm levels · Strategic play encouraged · 2 points for a Win, 0 for a Loss and 1 for a draw/no result – taken directly from the pro game format
What's included?
- 3 nights at Millfield Prep School
- Full board – starting with dinner on Day 1 and lunch on Day 3
- A full itinerary to include coaching sessions both in and outside the classroom covering all aspects of batting, bowling, fielding, fitness, match preparation and psychology
- Use of the venues first class cricket training facilities for all scheduled training sessions with R66T Academy coaching staff
- 3 x matches vs other touring side
- Supervisory FREE places for the Sports Trip Organisers
- Travel insurance including COVID cover
