Big chance for young cricketers

WITH the cricket season just around the corner, young players from Rotherham are being given the chance to get tips from a pro and learn about forging a career in the game.

Former England and Leicestershire cricketer Paul Nixon is asking all 16-18 year olds to join him in a training session at Bawtry Road, Brinsworth, home of Sheffield United CC, on Saturday, March 29 (10.30am-1.30pm).

The session is free and open to any standard cricketer. It is followed by a seminar offering information about his Academy.

Run at Darfield CC, the Community Cricket Academy is in its first year, offering an opportunity for 16-18 year-old school leavers to develop as professional cricketers while doing their NVQ Level 2/ Level 3 Apprenticeship qualifications as well as getting paid.

Anyone interested in attending the training session is welcome to contact the Academy 07579 803833, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.communitycricketacademy.org