CRICKET ACTIVITIES AT ABRAHAM MOSS LIBRARY & LEISURE CENTRE

Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre is home to the only Urban Cricket Hub in the North of England.

Funded by the English Cricket Board, and activated by delivery partner, the Lancashire Cricket foundation, the hub aims to increase participation and encourage positive social cohesion. The centre will provide accessible and affordable cricket for the local community, brought to life through programmes such as Chance to Shine, Womens Soft Ball Cricket & Community Tapeball Leagues. 

Take a look at the wide range of activities being delivered at the centre below, for any further queries on the sessions taking place, use the enquiry link below.

Enquiries

WALKING CRICKET

Delivered in partnership with the Lancashire Cricket Foundation, walking cricket is a fun, social and welcoming format of the game, played at a slightly slower pace and is ideal for men and women aged 50 plus. It is the perfect way to remain involved with the game and meet new people whilst staying active. 

When: Wednesdays 17:00 - 18:00

Cost: FREE

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CHANCE TO SHINE STREET CRICKET

Chance to Shine are a national charity on a mission to spread the power of cricket through local communities. Our chance to shine street Cricket sessions are a fun and enjoyable way to learn the sport of Cricket. Delivered by fully qualified coaches, participants will be taken through activities for bowling, batting and fielding in a game led environment.

Day: Tuesday

Time: 17:00 - 19:00

Ages: 5-11 year olds 

For more information on what the session entails or what to expect, email the link below.

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WINTER NET HIRE

We are now accepting booking requests for the 2024/2025 winter net season, with availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and ad-hoc Sundays.

The hub has four independant full sized cricket lanes, with a purpose built flooring system marked with bowling and batting creases designed to ECB indoor standards which allows for quicker changeovers and much more cricket! 

Single lane hire starts from just £29.70 per single lane & £55.15 for double lane bookings and you can increase the quality of your training with one of our two Bola automatic bowling machines for just £7.00 per session.

To make use of the bowling machines an ECB coach must be present during the session to operate the machine with qualifications shared with the centre prior to the booking being confirmed.

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COACH DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Fancy taking your next step into the world of Cricket coaching?

The Lancashire Cricket Foundation offer courses at all levels of the coaching pathway and even offer umpiring courses including:

  • ECB Core Coach 
  • ECB Foundation Coach 
  • ECB Support Coach 

For latest course availability, more information and pricing, visit the link below:

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