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 […]
More Space and Better-Quality Training Chippenham Cricket Club first found the need for a 2G Flicx Pitch when their groundsman unexpectedly passed away last year. This placed extra demand on club volunteers and their turf facilities. The club needed a way to create more space whilst still giving high quality training facilities across the teams. […]
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 […]
Southwark Park Cricket Club has become the third cricketing project in Surrey to benefit from a free 2G Flicx Pitch thanks to the developing partnership between Flicx UK and the Surrey Cricket Foundation. One pitch is donated by Flicx for every 10 sold in the county (to clubs and state schools) and in the past […]
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 […]
Choosing the right home cricket net system … Dimension Sport, an Australian owned business founded in 2000 and the market leaders in home cricket net systems, supply a range of pop up, cage and folding net options as well as several “paceman” bowling machines which are great for younger players who wish to develop their […]
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 […]
Introduction: Cricket, a sport with a rich history and global following, has been steadily growing in popularity in the United States in recent years. However, the scarcity of proper cricket grounds and the need for specialised infrastructure have posed challenges to the sport’s development. In this article, we explore how the 2G Flicx Pitch, a […]
The long awaited 2023 cricket season is in touching distance. Schools and clubs are well under way with their preseason preparations getting ready for what we have all be waiting for, since the last ball was bowled in September. Flicx Pitches have been the ideal solution for many clubs and schools across the country last […]
Flicx UK, manufacturers of top quality, portable roll out cricket pitches have an incredible offer running for clubs, associations, councils, colleges and cricket enthusiasts in the USA and Canada this February with huge funding support on freight. For several years now, the cost of sending a 2G Flicx Pitch to the US and Canada has […]
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 […]
Small Grants Programme returns with awards of up to £15,000 Cricket Clubs can access funding towards a 2G Flicx Pitch (and associated cricket equipment) with the latest round of Sport England funding now open. Not-for-profit organisations are eligible, and the Small Grants Programme will run until the end of June this year, prioritising projects that […]
2022 has been an incredible year at Flicx, it has been great to continue contributing to the development of sport at a grassroots level with many organisations across the UK and worldwide. The 2022 year has produced some great highlights, this Christmas season and over the next 12 days we look back at what a […]
After weeks of work behind the scenes, launch day is finally here. Flicx welcomes the announcement of our new and updated website. With an all-new shopping experience, tailored and designed to be user friendly from start to finish. Our new website is still located at flicx.com, just with a new look and some incredible new […]
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 […]
The 2022 English cricket season has now come to an end. Schools and clubs up and down the country have distributed out their end of season awards and kit bags have been put away for the winter. Looking back at what has been an incredible summer where Ben Stokes the English Test team have produced […]
