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Focus Clubs

Focus Clubs are selected by County Boards on the basis that:

• They are identified as a key deliverer within the County Cricket Board Strategic Development Plan.
• They are committed to delivery of junior development programmes and/or development activities with specific target groups (disability, women/girls, and ethnic minorities).
• They are able to access and utilise the ECB, County Cricket Board and local development resources to support the delivery of their Club Development Plan.

A cricket club that is designated a Focus Club:

• Is affiliated to the ECB via their County Cricket Board.
• Is committed to achieving the objectives within ‘Building Partnerships’.
• Will work in partnership with ECB, the County Cricket Board, schools and the community to deliver high quality agreed outcomes.
• Has achieved or is committed to achieving and maintaining ECB ClubMark Accreditation evidencing that they are a safe, effective and child friendly club.
• Has a Club Development Plan that has been approved by the County Cricket Board and is reviewed and updated on an annual basis.