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 […]
During the past few weeks Flicx Pitches have hosted a number of cricket festivals (both hardball and softball). Using a 2G Flicx Pitch has a number of benefits including … Festival formats are becoming more popular especially with more and more girls and women getting the opportunity to play cricket so we have seen grounds […]
In a big step towards bolstering grassroots cricket facilities in the county, Flicx UK and Oxfordshire Cricket (OC) have joined forces to help clubs, schools, and other cricketing organisations to grow participation. The central aim of the collaboration is to improve and expanding existing cricket facilities and to open new venues up to host cricket […]
After a few years of planning, the Riverside Premier Cricket League (RPCL) launched on April 6, 2024, and is already proving to be a tremendous success. With four more teams set to join the competition in August, the league is poised for significant growth. Riverside, a city with a large Asian population located about 50 […]
On Monday, a team from Henley Cricket Club played England’s highest cricket match at an altitude of 950 meters atop Helvellyn, facing a Helvellyn XI. This unique event aimed to support the Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Research Foundation, supporting Henley player John Neville, who has been a club member since childhood and captained the 3rd Team before […]
2G Flicx Pitches supported the inaugural Lancashire Cricket Foundation (LCF) Spirit of Cricket Festival and Community Day at the Emirates Old Trafford last week. The whole day was a real celebration of success with the LCF releasing their impact report showing significant increases in participation across the game. The 2G Flicx Pitches were a real […]
In an extraordinary blend of sportsmanship and philanthropy, eleven dedicated players from Henley Cricket Club are set to take cricket to unprecedented heights—literally. On Monday, May 20, this spirited group will ascend Helvellyn, England’s third-highest peak, to play the nation’s highest-ever cricket match. The ambitious event aims to raise funds for the Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Research […]
Rob Withers is a PE teacher at Trinity Academy Leeds and the driving force behind cricket at the school. An all-rounder who moved back to Ben Rhydding Cricket Club from Methley this season, he talks about the impact of the 2G Flicx pitch which has enabled more cricket and better practice. Trinity Academy Leeds only […]
Sport England’s latest funding initiative, “Uniting the Movement,” marks a significant step forward in empowering communities through sports participation. With a particular focus on improving facilities and increasing accessibility, this initiative has the potential to revolutionise cricket at the grassroots level and tap into innovative solutions like the 2G Flicx Pitch. Cricket, with its rich […]
Flicx UK, suppliers of the world’s most versatile cricket pitch have donated a branded, blue 2G Flicx Pitch to the Sussex Cricket Foundation (SCF) to support the promotion of community cricket and enrich the matchday experience at the 1st Central County Ground, Hove. In a stride towards enhancing community engagement and promoting cricket at the […]
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) hosted a Tapeball Cricket showcase event on the18th April and launched a brand new National Core Cities Tape Ball Competition on the as part of continuing efforts to make cricket the most inclusive sport with invited Flicx to help turn a former Birmingham gas works into a cricket venue […]
Flicx UK have joined forces with Essex Cricket in the Community and Eclipse Cricket Consultancy to support their senior school cricket competitions and the wider development of cricket facilities within the county. In the past few years, the Essex County competition structure which is split into 3 tiers and includes both boys and girls has […]
As cricket season in the UK transitions into winter, finding suitable indoor training facilities can be a challenge. The 2G Flicx Pitch has emerged as a versatile solution, providing numerous advantages for both indoor and outdoor training sessions. The 2G Flicx Pitch excels in adaptability, making it ideal for indoor nets during winter and the […]
Talented Hampshire County performance pathway spin bowling all rounder Rohan Handa has recently been announced as one of only 24 recipients of the 2023 British Citizen Youth Award, which saw him attend the medal ceremony at the Palace of Westminster in London. The British Citizen Youth Award (BCyA) in association with Specsavers recognises individuals aged […]
Kingswood Village Cricket Club (KVCC) is a traditional village club near Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire which has experienced a recent renaissance. The club reformed in 1978 but had only one men’s side until the KVCC Youth Cricket section was launched two years ago. The clubs “Youth Growth Prediction’ plans that by 2026 they will be […]
Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation (GCF) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Flicx UK who developed the world’s most versatile, portable roll out cricket wicket back in 1999. This collaboration aims to bring their revolutionary 2G Flicx Pitch to more clubs and schools across Gloucestershire with the potential to transform the way cricket is […]
