Women's Soft Ball Festivals

The 2024 summer will be action packed, with Women’s Soft Ball Festivals taking place across Gloucestershire.

The scheme aims to attract women who have never played before and ex-players who are interested in getting back into cricket.

No experience is necessary and all ages and abilities are welcome. Festivals are fun, sociable and a great way to get active.

Mums of Juniors and All Stars

Wives, girlfriends & friends of existing players

Daughters/Sisters 14+ of existing players

Female sports teams/players seeking a summer sport

Ex-players who want to get back into cricket

Existing players who don't want to play hard ball

What is the format?

  • 6-a-side soft ball matches
  • Clubs will play 3 matches per festival against other clubs of similar experience/ability levels

Charlotte Moore / Women & Girls Development Manager

Charlotte’s role is to grow, sustain and support the recreational Women and Girls game across Gloucestershire from All Stars and Dynamos Cricket through to Ladies Soft and Hard ball. She supports clubs to ensure they are creating a welcoming environment for Women and Girls to play recreationally. She also works with community programmes to enhance the opportunities available for Women and Girls within the leadership and playing of Cricket. Charlotte’s aim is to increase the availability and opportunity of Women’s and Girls’ chances at getting involved in cricket, through working with Clubs, Schools, and Community groups.

Charlotte has recently made the move from the North to the South, after graduating from University in Manchester, where she studied Sports Business Management. In her free time: Charlotte will be found playing Cricket, Dodgeball and Netball, watching Disney movies, or baking something delicious!

Gareth Dawson / Workforce Development Officer