Cricket Scotland is working towards greater equality in participation in cricket in Scotland. To that end they have produced equality surveys for adults and under 18s that they would like as many people connected to cricket to complete. I completed it this morning and it took less than five minutes. Your help would be much appreciated.
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It has now been confirmed that Ferguslie CC has also been awarded a grant of £10,000 from Grant Scotland for the COVID-19 crisis. Good news and hopefully there will be more to come!
A quick update to inform you that Dumfries Sports Club, consisting of five sports, has received a COVID-19 grant of £25,000 from Grants Scotland. Good news indeed.
Hopefully there will be many more.
I am pleased to inform you all that Prestwick CC has managed to obtain a grant of £10,000 from this source. This is the first success I have heard of and would encourage all clubs to make an application. Information on how to apply has been sent to all clubs.
If you do and are successful please let me know and I will share the news.
It’s sometimes good to have a bit of guidance on ground work. Please find attached a document with some helpful guidance and advice as to what should be done to maintain your ground during the COVID-19 period.
Hopefully this is helpful and grounds will be in mint condition when we eventually get some cricket.
Cricket Scotland has made an announcement regarding staffing arrangements during the period of COVID-19. It can be viewed in the attached document.
Cricket Scotland has released advice on grounds maintenance whilst the country is in the grip of COVID-19. It can be viewed in the attached document.
Please stay safe and well.
Cricket Scotland is working hard at supporting staff working from home and has given some guidance to them. Attached is the guidance document called “My whole self” that may be of interest to you.
Dear Club Secretary,
Please find a note from Gus Mackay regarding the completion of an important survey. Please do take the time to complete on behalf of your club. The more information that we have the stronger our lobbying power will be.
Introduction from Gus Mackay, CEO, Cricket Scotland
The purpose of this survey to all clubs in Scotland is to establish the financial impact COVID-19 will have on Cricket Clubs across Scotland. It is important that as the National Governing Body we understand the financial impact for us to consider and ensure the survival of our Clubs and the game.
Our financial resources are limited compared to other sports and are unable to fund financial shortfalls to Clubs as a result of the COVID-19. However, by gathering the information it will give us information to be able to lobby organisations to try and mitigate the financial risks to clubs and potentially provide some form of financial support during this difficult time.
We are therefore grateful for you taking the time to complete this short survey by 31st March 2020. To complete the survey please click the following link:
Cricket Scotland has today confirmed that as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and Government recommendations on social distancing, it recommends that all cricket activity in Scotland is further suspended until the 1st of June 2020.
Chief Executive, Gus Mackay confirmed that this decision has been taken in consultation with all the leagues across Scotland and will continue to be reviewed.
This recommendation for suspension applies to all cricket activity including pre-season training, friendlies and any cricket programmes from recreational through to professional teams across Scotland.