What are CC Kids Ambassador Schools?

• Greater Toronto area schools with strong community interest in cricket

• Strong engagement from parents, school staff, community members and principal

• Ability to engage and attract other local schools (various boards) to join in CC Kids Ambassador Program

• Create teams to compete in Gala Days and other organised competitions

 

What does the Ambassador Schools Program consist of?

• After-school/In-school cricket sessions

  • 6 to 8 weeks program during the winter months

  • leading the program into 8-10 week spring and summer program ( April to June)

• Skill development and training the kids for modified competition

• Modified indoor & outdoor matches amongst neighboring schools

• Participation in various competition: 

  • Cricket Canada Gala Days

  • School competitions 

  • Junior league under 11/12 competition

  • Other local leagues / competitions 
     

What are the Ambassador Schools Program Goals? 

 

• Progress kids to competition (at appropriate levels) and turn them (boys and girls) into long-term cricketers

• Empower new Coaches (staff, parents, volunteers) to create a self-sustainable the cricket program
   

What support will Cricket Canada provide to our school?

 

• Resources:

  • Cricket Canada Community Coach

  • Equipment

  • Training manuals
     

• Train the trainer program: 

  • School staff

  • Parents

  • College/high school leaders

  • Other stakeholders / volunteers 

  • Assist in organizing tournaments 
     

What is the commitment required from my School?

 

• Provide venue

• Allocate time for cricket training (in school or after school sessions)

• Encourage staff and parent involvement 

• Cover the cost of a CC Community Coach visits

• Recruit neighboring schools to be involved 

• Commit to participating in competitive events: 

  • Inter-school

  • Gala Days

  • Community & junior leagues