Scores of youngsters took to the field this week for the Special Educational Needs Primary School Kwik Cricket Festival.
Pupils from all seven Pembrokeshire schools with SEN Units took part, including Fenton, Portfield, Glannuagwaun, Hakin, Monkton, Tenby Juniors and Pembroke Dock Community School.
The festival was organised by Sport Pembrokeshire - the sports development arm of the county council - in association with the Pembrokeshire Association of Cricket Coaches.
Played at Haverfordwest Cricket Club on Monday, June 29, each team played a minimum of two matches.
Designed to encourage participation in the sport among primary pupils, Kwick cricket is a game suited to all ability levels - boys and girls.
Players use an orange softball and plastic equipment and can play on any flat surface inside or out.
"Since its introduction in 1988, Kwik Cricket has taken off in a big way and is a terrific way to introduce youngsters to the sport," said Clr. Rob Lewis, cabinet member for sport and leisure.
"Though there is a competitive edge, the emphasis is very much on participation and enjoyment."
Prior to this year's festival, each school received a minimum of three cricket specific coaching sessions organised by Sport Pembrokeshire and delivered by qualified coaches from the Pembrokeshire Association of Cricket Coaches.
Cricket development officer, Matthew Freeman, said it was fantastic to see the festival grow from last year, with all schools participating this time round.
"The coaching sessions beforehand really helped the pupils who played at a high standard throughout the day," he said.




