Deaf cricket launch

By David Beddows
Published 22nd Nov 2012, 14:46 BST
Updated 3rd Jan 2017, 11:18 BST
DEAF and hard of hearing people from children to adults are being invited to special cricket training sessions.

The England Cricket Association for the Deaf has set up the sessions at Dearne Valley College, with two separate ones for 7-15 year-olds and another one for adults.

Deaf and hard of hearing cricketers, volunteers, coaches and interpreters are welcome. It is recommended that participants take their own food and drinks. Cost is £5 per session.

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They run at DVC on Sunday, January 13 and Sunday, February 3, both between noon and 6pm.

The sessions are part of a regional structure set up for a pathway to the ECAD Lions and England Deaf teams and domestic tournaments for other regional teams.

To book a place or for more details contact David Burgum, ECAD north regional co-ordinator, at [email protected] or ring 07749 825451.