VOLUNTEERS
Join our team of volunteers and help make a difference through cricket.
Volunteers are the heartbeat of cricket
From coaching junior teams and running clubhouses to scoring matches, maintaining grounds, organising events, and supporting young players, they keep the game alive in every community.
Volunteering in cricket is hugely rewarding. Whether you want to support your local club, help your child at training, or simply give something back to the sport you love, there’s a role for everyone.
Volunteers don’t just help the game run smoothly they also create welcoming environments, strengthen communities, and inspire the next generation of players, coaches, umpires, and fans.
Here you’ll find all the information, guidance, and support you need to get involved and make a difference.
COACH DEVELOPMENT
Coach education is vital to the growth of cricket across Sussex. Skilled, confident coaches play a key role in developing players of all ages and abilities in clubs and schools throughout the county.
We offer a range of ECB‑approved coaching courses for those looking to begin their coaching journey, as well as further training and qualifications for existing coaches progressing along the coaching pathway.
If you’re interested in becoming a qualified coach, please explore the links on this page to find the right course for you.
UPCOMING COURSES
Check here for the latest coaching courses
UMPIRES & SCORERS
Umpires and scorers are essential to the game, and we’re here to help you develop the skills you need from the basics to advanced techniques.
Explore our range of training courses and start your journey in cricket officiating
GROUNDS
In this section you will find information on how to get into groundsmanship, available workshops and courses and how to book as well as support and guidance for existing ground maintenance workers.
Sussex Association of Cricket Grounds
The association was created to improve pitches in the County and to allow like-minded individuals to share a wealth of experience and wisdom to benefit the game as a whole.
The Association role
- Organise educational courses and workshops in cricket Groundspersonship
- Offer local support, help and advice through networking and pitch advisors.
- Promote groundspersons and good practice.
- Represent the best interests of groundspersons in the County.
Benefits to clubs/groundspersons
- Training
- Advice
- Representation
- Increased standards
Join us on Facebook for sharing of ideas and grounds chat.
(ONLINE) Level 1 Cricket Grounds Maintenance
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) have a range of training courses that are suitable for both the professional and grass roots volunteer. The new online Level 1 modules cover a range of sports and allow you to gain an awareness and general understanding of the tasks involved in maintaining playing surfaces.
What is involved in this online course?
It is all online.
This online option will suit those volunteers that do not have time to travel and attend a course. You will learn about that tasks involved in maintaining a playing surface in a cost-effective way.
How much does it cost?
£42.00 (Incl. VAT)
What does the course content cover?
There are 3 modules to this training course. All are designed to either give you a new understanding or build on your experiences so far.
- Requirements of the groundsperson and pitch
o Pitch and player requirements
o Introduction to Performance Quality Standards
o Maintenance activities - Maintenance activities (Equipment and Machinery)
o Types of equipment and machinery
o Equipment and machinery settings
o Safe use of equipment and machinery - Safe use and storage (Materials)
o Storage and safe disposal
o Types of material
o Application and effects of incorrect use
Each module has an informal self-assessment test, plus there is a formal end of course multiple choice assessment test, which is also online.
After you have completed these 3 modules, we will also suggest other topics of progression should you wish to continue to learn.
Please note that to ensure timely completion of this course access will only be available for 28 days from the point of booking. However, there are many useful documents within the online course that you can save / print for you to refer back to.
What do you get?
You will receive a certificate of completion which can compliment your own CPD activity.
This course is also worth 3 CPD points / 3 CPD hours.
APPLY ONLINE
THE CRICKET COLLECTIVE
The Cricket Collective Awards are the annual celebration of the volunteers who go above and beyond to help make cricket happen. There are 13 different categories to allow you to nominate individuals from across your club and community who deserve recognition.
YOUNG CRICKET COLLECTIVE
The Young Cricket Collective is a movement of 14 to 18-year-old volunteers helping to shape their future selves and the future of cricket. It is your chance to get involved and make a real difference.
Young people across England and Wales are joining the Collective to train as an official, activator, and a club leader — building skills, confidence, and friendships to take with you through your life and career.
