In 2026, cricket faces a challenge that threatens participation, development and growth more than any other: access to enough suitable facilities ; indeed most state schools lack permanent cricket facilities altogether. Participation initiatives have all brought thousands of new players into the sport particularly in the junior and women’s game, yet facilities have not evolved […]
Looking to upgrade your cricket facilities or invest in a new Flicx Pitch? There are a number of cricket infrastructure grants currently available across Australia to support clubs, schools, and councils in developing their facilities, improving accessibility, and encouraging more people to play the game. We’ve rounded up the latest open funding opportunities below to […]
Old Wimbledonians Cricket Club (OWCC) has seen a surge in participation across its junior section this season, thanks to the addition of two 2G Flicx Pitches. Cricket Development Officer Mark Pratt shares how these innovative roll-out pitches have transformed training, match opportunities, and strengthened school–club partnerships. Supporting Junior Growth and Expanding Facilities OWCC’s thriving junior […]
Cricket without limits. That’s what the new 2025 2G Flicx Pitch brochure is all about and for the 2025 season, its available in two formats. Interactive or PDF download. Whether you’re a club looking to maximise pitch space, a school needing flexible playing surfaces, or a cricket lover dreaming of better backyard games – the […]
As participation in junior cricket continues to rise across Australia, many clubs are facing a growing challenge—finding enough suitable facilities to host games. For Stu Smith, Junior Coordinator at Alexander Thomson Cricket Club (ATCC) in Geelong, Victoria, this was a problem he knew all too well. A Common Challenge for Growing Clubs In recent years, […]
In October 2020, Avebury Cricket Club invested in a 2G Flicx Extra Length Multi Age Pitch to enhance their cricket facilities. Initially planned to extend their COVID-impacted season by playing on a hockey astro under floodlights, it ultimately delivered even greater benefits when they introduced it in Easter 2021. The pitch proved invaluable during a […]
Since its inception in 2021, Active Cricket Coaching (ACC), founded by Holly Halford-Smith, has been dedicated to growing the game of cricket through camps and coaching in Canberra. Holly, a passionate coach with experience at local clubs, recognised an opportunity to create her own coaching camps and offer a more tailored experience for young cricketers. […]
The Riverside Premier Cricket League (RPCL) may still be in its infancy, but it has already become a thriving competition, attracting players from across California. Launched in early 2024, the league has grown at an astonishing pace, thanks in part to the innovative use of Flicx Pitches to transform one of Riverside’s parks into a […]
Max Verstappen, four-time Formula 1 World Champion, took a break from the racetrack to try his hand at cricket in the Castore Cricket Challenge. Facing England stars Reece Topley, Will Jacks, and Issy Wong, Verstappen stepped up on a 2G Flicx Eagle Eye batting end, which provided a professional-quality, eye catching surface for the shoot. […]
Artificial surface manufacturer is helping the state and independent sectors to cope with a growing demand among pupils It would be easy enough for cricket equipment manufacturers to stop caring about the players they cater for once the sale has been made. At Flicx UK though, which has seen a recent boom in business due […]
The 2G Flicx Pitch has continued to make a significant impact enhancing global cricket facilities in 2024, improving accessibility to the sport and providing a high quality surface to play on across various communities. Here are some of the year’s standout projects and partnerships… 1. Supporting Cricket in Sheffield Communities 🤗 Hamzah Hussain has used […]
The more opportunities players have to train, the better their performance on the field however many clubs and schools have facility challenges especially when numbers are growing. With the 2G Flicx Pitch, cricket clubs, schools, and training facilities now have an innovative way to unlock additional practice spaces without the need for costly and time-consuming […]
Since the purchase of their 2G Flicx Pitch in April 2023, Chippenham Cricket Club has continued to benefit from its flexibility and performance. In a new series of videos, we highlight the versatility of the portable pitch and its positive impact on both junior and senior cricket activities at CCC. This article focuses on two […]
The 2G Flicx Pitch is the world’s most versatile, portable roll out cricket wicket. It can be used to create new playing and training facilities or expand the capacity of existing venues to maximise space. Be it adult or junior cricket, hard ball or soft ball, indoor or outdoors, the 2G Flicx Pitch gives you […]
This is a short video demonstration how to roll out and back up, the 2G Flicx Pitch. Thanks to Chippenham Cricket Club in Cambridgeshire for helping us film this video. It is possible to do this alone, but 2 people is recommended and will mean you can roll your pitch out in around 5-10 minutes […]
Hamzah Hussain is the architect behind Cricket Arena; a community interest company that runs cricket tournaments in the city. At the back-end of last year, they bought a beige-coloured Senior Multi Age Pitch and have been using it for competitions such the annual Junior Hundred for 12 to 15-year-olds from across Sheffield. The 2G Flicx […]
