Yorkshire Tea National Cricket Week 2020

National Cricket Week 2021 resources

All the session plans for a brilliant cricket-filled week are now available below!

Every day has a video demonstration from our fantastic ambassadors and a full session guide
including equipment, set-up and coaching tips.

Monday 22 June - Strictly Come Catching

This is a catching challenge with a twist - encouraging children to explore different throwing and catching techniques. Star fast-bowler Mark Wood is on hand to talk you through this one! Read more

Tuesday 23 June - Last Batter Stands

We've got another England great in Ashes-winning skipper Michael Vaughan to show you how to take on this challenge that will test your concentration and resilience. Read more

Wednesday 24 June - Cricket-Fit

Get Cricket-Fit with Charlotte Edwards and support children's mental wellbeing through Life's Better With... Read more

Thursday 25 June - Top of Off

Heather Knight leads our bowling challenge and we've got a cricket-themed Geography lesson! Read more

Friday 26 June - All-Rounder Challenge

An evening with Gower and Gooch

Join former England captains David Gower and Graham Gooch for an exclusive evening on September 6th in Pelham’s at Lord's.
social wellbeing
Creating Opportunities to Play
How we support physical wellbeing

Free school resources

Chance to Shine has built a powerful bank of free cricket teaching resources for primary schools so teachers can lead their own cricket sessions. The resources include lesson plans, instructional videos and top tips.
About us

Chance to Shine is a national cricket charity that works in state schools and communities to spread the power of cricket. We believe that all children should be given the opportunity to play and learn through cricket. We believe that cricket teaches children valuable skills like communication, teamwork and respect that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.
STREET CRICKET

Chance to Shine Street cricket is fast, fun and free. It's played with a tapeball and requires no protective equipment. It's cricket's answer to five-a-side football.
Primary schools

Chance to Shine work in state primary schools across England and Wales supporting schools to deliver cricket coaching to their pupils. We teach cricket in primary schools and support teachers with free resources including lesson plans, videos and tips from the professionals.
The challenge

Chance to Shine believes in how the power of cricket can help children from state schools and deprived communities. We know that many children are missing out on the benefits of physical eduction particularly girls, those from a BAME background and from a lower socio-economic background.
Contact Us

Contact Chance to Shine, the national cricket charity, who spread the power of cricket in state schools and communities across the country.
Work for us

Job opportunities at children's charity Chance to Shine. Come and help us spread the power of cricket.
Secondary schools

We provide competition opportunities for children in state secondary schools. We have also developed a set of digital resources for teachers. Chance to Shine will also deliver a girls' cricket programme in secondary schools, training young leaders and developing life skills through playing the sport.
Get cricket in your school

Here's how Chance to Shine can support your school in delivering cricket.
Our story

Chance to Shine is an independent charity that works to spread the power of cricket in schools and communities across the country. Set up as the Cricket Foundation, the charity aims to provide opportunities in state schools and deprived communities.