Girls Cricket Accelerator Toolkit

Helping BuckS Clubs Start, Grow and Sustain Girls’ Cricket

Every girl should have the opportunity to discover the enjoyment, friendships and confidence that cricket can bring.

Created as part of the legacy of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the Girls Cricket Accelerator Toolkit has been developed to support cricket clubs across Buckinghamshire in starting, growing and sustaining girls’ cricket.

Whether your club is considering introducing girls’ cricket for the first time or looking to develop an existing section, the toolkit provides practical guidance, useful resources and ready-to-use templates to help you create a positive and welcoming environment where girls can get involved and thrive.

Why Has the Toolkit Been Created?

The toolkit aims to help Buckinghamshire clubs:

Start girls’ cricket with confidence and understand the steps involved in getting a programme up and running.
Increase participation and create more opportunities for girls across Buckinghamshire to get involved in cricket.
Build sustainable programmes that can continue to grow and develop within your club.
Access practical resources including templates, guidance and ideas that can be put into action.
Create welcoming clubs that understand and respond to the needs of girls in their local community.
Build on the momentum behind the continued growth and development of women’s and girls’ cricket.

What’s Inside?

The toolkit is split into five easy-to-follow sections, alongside a Club Companion Handbook to support you throughout the journey.

📘 Club Companion Handbook

A practical guide to the girls’ cricket journey, providing advice and support for clubs and volunteers at every stage.

👟 Section 1: Step Into Her Shoes

Take a closer look at the experiences of girls in sport and explore how your club can create an environment where girls feel comfortable, included and valued.

📊 Section 2: Know Your Starting Point & Take ACTION

Understand where your club is currently on its girls’ cricket journey, identify areas for development and recognise opportunities to grow.

🏏 Section 3: Tailored Pathways for Every Age

Explore how to provide fun, engaging and age-appropriate experiences for girls at different stages, from those new to cricket through to players looking to compete.

💚 Section 4: Embedding Girls’ Cricket into Your Club - THE FOUR PILLARS

Discover practical ways to make girls’ cricket a valued and sustainable part of your club, from planning and recruitment to creating the right culture and environment.

📚 Section 5: Additional Resources

Find useful templates, tools and supporting resources to help you plan, develop and deliver girls’ cricket at your club.

Who Is It For?

The Girls Cricket Accelerator Toolkit is for anyone involved in developing girls’ cricket at a Buckinghamshire club, including:

Clubs with no existing girls’ cricket provision
Clubs looking to grow or develop an existing girls’ section
Club volunteers
Coaches
Junior coordinators
Committee members

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to build on an existing programme, the Girls Cricket Accelerator Toolkit is here to help.

With practical guidance and resources at your fingertips, you can take the next step towards creating more opportunities for girls across Buckinghamshire to play cricket, make friends, build confidence and enjoy the game.