The Pembrokeshire Association of Cricket Coaches is, once again, preparing for an autumn programme of coach education as one of the autonomous regions of the CBW Pyramid System for the development of junior cricket in Wales.
The aim is to progress further the improvements that have been made in forging stronger links with the schools, and strengthening the coaching capability to further develop the recent achievements in Dragon and county squad coaching, resulting in international honours for several local young cricketers (boys and girls), with one or two going on to represent the South West of England, and full England teams; Andrew Salter (St. Ishmaels CC) actually captained the England Under 15s team at Lords.
To this end, the PACC have prepared a stimulating winter programme of coach education courses and workshops, Dragon coaching and county squad training, which will help prepare the coaches and young cricketers of the county for the demanding, but enjoyable, times ahead.
The sessions will take place predominantly at Tenby Leisure Centre.
Community Chest funding is available for all the courses and workshops, and grant application forms can be obtained by contacting Mr. Alan Jones at County Hall (tel. 01437 776191 or e-mail [email protected]">[email protected]). It is essential that these forms are completed and returned to County Hall by Monday, August 31, in order to meet the next Community Chest panel meeting, as grants cannot be given in retrospect.
Places on all courses are limited, so an early application is advisable. The course application form, for each course, is obtainable from the Cricket Board of Wales website at http://www.cbw.org.uk">www.cbw.org.uk, and clicking on 'Coaching' and 'application form'.
Any queries, please contact the courses convenor, Ray Kane, at 14 St. Davids Road, Pembroke (tel:. 01646 682106), to whom all applications should be submitted, together with the appropriate deposit. All cheques should be made payable to The Cricket Board of Wales Ltd.