The partnership between Flicx UK and the Surrey Cricket Foundation is continuing to transform grassroots cricket across the county, with a fourth 2G Flicx Pitch now donated back into the recreational game following the sale of more than 40 pitches to Surrey clubs and state schools. Under the initiative, one pitch is donated for every […]
Cricket Wales and Flicx UK have announced a new partnership aimed at helping clubs and schools across Wales to create new facilities and expand existing ones. This collaboration comes at a time when demand for cricket facilities is growing, but many clubs face challenges in accessing suitable playing surfaces. Flicx brings 25 years of experience […]
When the junior coaches at Locks Heath Cricket Club compiled their equipment wish list, one item topped the priority list: a roll-away artificial pitch. With 180 junior players training every Saturday on a council-owned pitch, facilities were stretched, and coaching on uneven, muddy surfaces was proving challenging. Helen Rawlins, committee member at Locks Heath CC, […]
At Cathedral School in Cardiff, cricket is a major part of school life. With teams in every year group for both boys and girls, plus strong Sixth Form XIs, demand for facilities is high throughout the academic year. To support this growing programme, the school invested in a Cathedral School-branded 14m x 1.8m Junior Match […]
Bringing Fans Closer to the Action Cricket is more than a game — it’s a shared experience. Today’s fans want to feel involved, not just watch from the stands. That’s where bespoke 2G Flicx Pitches step in — transforming matchdays from passive viewing to hands-on participation. These portable, roll-out pitches are helping professional clubs and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
