Gloucestershire Youth Cricket League
The GYCL provides young cricketers from U11 to U19 with the opportunity to play high quality cricket across multiple countywide formats. Honours Boards
The Gloucestershire Youth Cricket League is proudly sponsored by Gray-Nicolls, where tradition meets innovation.
Ball/Trophy Partner
Under 16 T20 Partner
Under 19 T20 Partner
What is GYCL?
Since the introduction of the GYCL across all age groups in 2010, the Foundation now provides greater opportunities for young cricketers to experience the highest quality of youth cricket available.
Originally, the competition provided opportunities to experience the longer form of cricket (30 to 40 overs), whilst enabling clubs to play against different teams to what they normally do within their local 20 over leagues. This has had a major impact on the results and performances of the county age group teams.
Recognising the game is ever evolving and the desire from young players to try new formats, the GYCL now offers the opportunity for players to participate in and experience Hundred and T20 formats as well.
The aim of GYCL is to...
- Prepare players for County, Development and Zonal cricket
- Prepare players for adult weekend cricket
- Develop player’s skills so they are able to execute them in a multitude of match scenarios with bat, ball and in the field
Clubs can enter leagues at U11, U13, U15, U16, U17 and U19 age groups which include performance and development leagues to offer an appropriate level for a wider range of clubs.
Long format - Red ball
Short format - Pink ball
My club is interested, but we're not sure we have enough players...
In order to promote and increase the number of young cricketers playing the longer game, if your club is unable to enter a team on its own we are happy for clubs to link together to field a joint team. Of course this needs to be well thought through with effective communication between clubs.
We have several good examples of where this has worked to great effect. The most recent emerged in the North West of the County where four clubs came together to form Leadon Young Cricketers at all age groups.
Check your stats...
Here you will find upcoming fixtures, be able to view the latest results and view scorecards and league tables.
If your club uses live streaming you may also find match highlights alongside in depth stats and analysis.
Players prefer digital scoring...
Our Youth Survey gathered the views of young players and their responses told us how they love it when games are scored digitally. Players cited how…
“I can look back to see my scores and progress after the match, it also helps with GCSE PE! I have a record of all my stats and also my family can follow if they aren’t there.”
Play-Cricket’s scoring app is free to download on mobile and tablet devices, really easy to use and will save volunteers time. In addition, it has all the detail of a traditional scoresheet and is perfect for those new to scoring, and powerful enough for regular scorers.
Register for Play-Cricket...
GYCL players must be signed up to Play-Cricket to be eligible & here is why:
- It enhances a player’s experience as stats are linked to a profile. Players love comparing their stats with friends, and this keeps their achievements safe for the lifespan of their cricketing journey.
- It stops players playing in Performance and Development Leagues, which is against the spirit of the tiers. Also, players are eligible to play for one club in any given GYCL season & this stops them playing for multiple.
- It mitigates the risks that GDPR poses. The process takes the responsibility of managing personal data off the club and passes control back to the individual.
Sign-up is a one-off, and we encourage clubs to add the process into their requirements when new members join.
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2023 - Cirencester CC
2022 - Cheltenham CC
2021 - Winterbourne CC
2020 - Not held - COVID-19
2019 - Hatherley & Reddings CC
2018 - Thornbury CC
2017 - Winterbourne CC
2016 - Dumbleton CC
2015 - Charlton Kings CC
2014 - Cirencester CC
2013 - Frocester CC
2012 - Charlton Kings CC
2011 - Poulton CC
2010 - Cam CC
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2023 - Cheltenham CC
2022 - Cheltenham CC
2021 - Hatherley & Reddings CC
2020 - Not held - COVID-19
2019 - Dumbleton CC
2018 - TBC
2017 - TBC
2016 - Golden Hill CC
2015 - TBC
2014 - TBC
2013 - Cheltenham CC
2012 - Cheltenham CC
2011 - Charlton Kings CC
2010 - Winterbourne CC
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2023 - Coalpit Heath CC
2022 - Hatherley & Reddings CC
2021 - Winterbourne CC
2020 - Not held - COVID-19
2019 - Cheltenham CC
2018 - TBC
2017 - Charlton Kings CC
2016 - TBC
2015 - Dymock CC
2014 - Cheltenham CC
2013 - Cheltenham CC
2012 - Frocester CC
2011 - Thornbury CC
2010 - North Cotswold Young Cricketers CC
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2023 - Dumbleton CC
2022 - Golden Hill CC
2021 - Not held
2020 - Not held - COVID-19
2019 - Not held
2018 - Cheltenham CC
2017 - Cheltenham CC
2016 - Cheltenham CC
2015 - Charlton Kings CC
2014 - Winterbourne CC
2013 - Thornbury CC
2012 - Thornbury CC
2011 - Hatherley & Reddings CC
2010 - Winterbourne CC
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2023 - Bedminster CC
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2023 - Frocester CC
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2023 - Hatherley & Reddings CC
2022 - Dumbleton CC
2021 - Dumbleton CC
2020 - Dumbleton CC
2019 - Cheltenham CC
2018 - Dumbleton CC
2017 - Cheltenham CC
2016 - Bedminster CC
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2023 - Dumbleton CC
2022 - Golden Hill CC
2021 - Dumbleton CC
2020 - Dumbleton CC
2019 - Bedminster CC
2018 - Frocester CC
2017 - Bedminster CC
2016 - Bristol CC
2015 - Bristol CC
Harry Watts / Club Development Manager
Harry joined the team in August 2022 as our Urban Development Officer and was initially responsible for growing the game of cricket in the urban areas of Bristol and Gloucester. In April 2024, Harry was promoted to Club Development Manager where he now delivers on a number of ECB priority areas including Facility Development, Clubmark, as well as working with Local Authorities on their Playing Pitch Strategies.
In 2018, Harry graduated from Swansea University with a degree in Media & Communications and later gained a PGCE in Primary Education from UWE, having spent multiple years working in primary schools. At his local club, Thornbury CC, Harry supports in different areas, including being an emergency player when required!
Now in his exciting role as Club Development Manager, he is responsible for leading the team of club development staff and working closely with cricket clubs across the county to provide direct support with the aim of creating sustainable clubs for the future. Furthermore, Harry leads youth competitions and the ECB Clubmark Accreditation and sits on a number of GCF Development Groups and Committees.
As a local Bristolian, Harry is a Bristol Rovers supporter and is a big all-round sports fan.
