Under 9s Festivals

Gloucestershire District Cricket Associations co-ordinate a calendar of club based festivals in their area.  With festivals spread across the summer months, cricket clubs can pick and choose those that they wish to attend.  U9s festivals allow young players at clubs who run All Stars Cricket, Dynamos Cricket and/or the U9s age group to play multiple games of cricket.  For many, this will be their first experience of playing cricket away from their own club and against other teams.  The pairs format ensures that all players have an equal chance to bat, bowl and participate in the game in a friendly and inclusive environment.

If you club is interested in hosting and/or playing in an U9s Festival this summer, please get in touch with your District Cricket Association.

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.