ECB National Programmes Update

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There is only one month to go until All Stars & Dynamos Cricket courses get underway! 

As we surpass the momentous milestone of 50,000 sign-ups for this summer and get closer to the big launch day, we wanted to share some helpful updates and reminders.

With the return of full kit and equipment for 2025, we are delighted to confirm that the new All Stars & Dynamos Cricket online shop is now LIVE!

The store hosts a range of club equipment and apparel to deliver an All Stars or Dynamos Cricket programme, as well as participant kit and equipment. There is also a selection of Activator apparel and equipment for any parents or Activators who may wish to buy additional equipment or replacement items.

To purchase from the store, simply visit the website and create an account. If you are a “key club contact” responsible for ordering on behalf of your club, your account will be generated automatically. From today onwards you will be contacted by email when your club credit is active and it’s time to order. Please ensure your key club contact is up to date on your ClubSpark profile.

As a reminder, clubs will need to achieve a minimum of 10 participants per course to unlock store credit. Clubs will then receive £5 credit per participant, automatically added within 48 hours of each child's registration. If a club is running multiple programmes, they would need to achieve 10 participant sign-ups on each individual programme to release the credit into their store credit account. Please see our FAQ's below for more information.

With the start of courses getting ever closer and the school Easter holidays underway, now is the perfect time to promote your All Stars and Dynamos Cricket courses.

So, we wanted to remind you of some of the free and simple marketing resources available on Resource Hub that your club or centre can use to promote courses.

The resources include a variety of graphics that are ideal for emails, websites & social media, as well as posters and loads of fun videos too.

Check out the All Stars Essential Assets & Dynamos Essential Assets collections, to browse some of our most popular marketing materials. Do also take a look at the dedicated All Stars Videos & Dynamos Videos collections to see all of the promotional films available for you to post on your club channels.

With sessions fast approaching, don't forget the crucial ratio of one fully qualified Activator to every 24 children on your courses. Your local Cricket Board or Foundation will be running training sessions currently and prospective new Activators can book on through their Activator Checklist on Clubspark.

As always, Activators also need to have an up to date DBS and have completed the National Youth Programmes E-learning, as well as relevant online safeguarding training, which can all be completed via the checklist.

The Hundred ticketing priority window is now open! Why not bring your course group to The Hundred for a brilliant day out this summer? Tickets are now available in a priority window until April 15, ensuring early access at early bird prices ahead of general sale. Junior tickets are just £5 and adults tickets are from £14.

We hope your preparation for the new season is going well and we look forward to seeing courses get underway.

The National Youth Programmes Team