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Welcome to the Western District Cricket Union website. The Union organises and promotes cricket to half the population of Scotland, from Dumfries & Galloway in the south-west, up the west coast, and across the central belt to the Forth Valley. We co-ordinate with the West District Junior Cricket Union, local authorities and Cricket Scotland to encourage youth development and provide a structured developmental pathway with the aim of allowing the game to flourish and grow at all levels. From the Premier Division to the Greenwood Trophy, the Union provides competitions for all its member clubs, from 50-over Saturday cricket to competitive T20 competitions.
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Bryan
WDCU are currently seeking an Administrator an administrator with a view to support the organisation of club cricket within the region. No previous experience within cricket administration is required, albeit an understanding of the region and structures of the organisation and cricket in the West of Scotland would be advantageous. Applications should be made in writing via email to,
Hon. Secretary & Treasurer – Bryan Clarke, wdcu.secretary@gmail.com
Please see link below for further details –
WDCU Administrator Roles and responsibilities 2025
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Job Advertisement
Head Coach/Development Officer
Renfrew Cricket Club, currently competing in Division 1 of the Western District Cricket Union (WDCU), is seeking to appoint a Head Coach/Development Officer with a minimum qualification of ECB Level 2 or an equivalent coaching accreditation.
This role will be pivotal in supporting the development of the club’s current adult and junior members, attracting new players, and working collaboratively with the senior and junior cricket convenors to strengthen the club’s overall performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Head Coach:
Development Officer:
Performance Monitoring:
Qualifications and Experience:
Working Hours and Remuneration:
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing remuneration expectations and a CV to: renfrewcricketclub@gmail.com for consideration.
We look forward to receiving applications from passionate and committed cricket professionals who are eager to contribute to the growth and success of Renfrew Cricket Club.
Mearns Cricket Club is actively looking for a cricket ground around Glasgow to use as its home ground. We are happy to invest and revive an unused cricket ground near Glasgow (20 miles range) and also open to partner with any Rugby club (or other sports club) who do not use their ground in Summer season. If you know any such ground, please share details by sending an email to mearnscc@gmail.com or send a text to the club’s contacts.
Irvine Cricket Club, currently playing in Division 1 of the WDCU Western Union Cricket Union are actively seeking a “club development officer/coach” with ECB Level 2 or equivalent accreditation as a minimum. The job, “coach” role will focus on the progression of current adult and junior playing members and job, “Development officer” will closely work with our Active Schools coordinators to increase junior participation for all boys and girls age groups from 5+.
Further details can be found here: Coach Advert