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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
A new 2G Flicx Pitch branded up with two club sponsors logo arrived at Phantoms Cricket – Glenelg ANA Cricket Club in Adelaide for the start of the 2022 cricket season. Phantom’s have access to two council-maintained ovals – one with a turf centre wicket and one with an artificial. With the 2G Flicx Pitch […]
On Thursday 18th September 2013, the 2G Flicx Pitch was launched at Lords, the Home of Cricket. Tammy Beaumont cut the bespoke cake made especially for the day as we rolled out our second generation Flicx Pitch, which is manufactured in the UK. Tammy has gone on to have a stellar career with highlights including […]
Not enough cricket pitches for the new season? Add extra or create new playing facilities by opening up your outfield or converting green spaces for cricket with the 2G Flicx Pitch, the world’s most versatile, portable pitch solution. As the cricket season approaches in Australia, teams across the country are assessing their sign ups and […]
The latest episode of The Community Cricket Podcast addresses a pressing issue that many cricket clubs are facing – the scarcity of cricket pitches. As the popularity of cricket grows, with thriving junior sections and an increasing number of women and girls joining the sport, the demand for pitches has outstripped the available supply. The […]
Cricket has seen a remarkable surge in popularity among women and girls in recent years. As the sport gains momentum worldwide, promoting, and nurturing female talent is essential for the continued growth and success of women’s cricket. Flicx Pitches, an innovative cricket pitch solution, has emerged as a game-changer by providing a platform for women […]
As ambitions turn towards a greener game, tackling climate change and promoting environmental sustainability within the game of cricket. Flicx is looking at how our pitches can be more environmentally friendly, while mitigating our environmental impact. Cricket is a sport largely played outside with no cover from the elements. The effects of climate change will […]
Background Information: Wednesday 13th July 2022 11:30am 17˚C Clear Sky Wind – 6mph Location: Whitelands Farm Sports Ground Whitelands Way, Bicester OX26 1AJ Pitch Specification: A 60mm pile installed on a 20mm shock pad made for football/rugby SBR infill rate -high >14kg/m2 Shock absorption and force reduction -high On the 13th of July, Flicx conducted […]
Cricket participation at schools and clubs is often hindered by many limiting factors, such as…
Since 1997 Flicx has been taking cricket to places it’s never been played before and…
Here we look back at our top 2G Flicx Pitch projects of 2021 in what…
Flicx UK are pleased to link with the Grassroots Cricket Fund for the 2021/22 season where eligible clubs will be able to benefit from discounted pricing on the 2G Flicx Junior Multi Age Pitch (MAP). From 25th October, 2G Flicx Junior Pitches will be in stock in Australia and eligible clubs are able to apply […]
