Yorkshire’s Performance Pathway held its annual celebration at last week’s Vitality Blast clash against Worcestershire Rapids, with hundreds of young cricketers taking part in the traditional pitch walk.
In front of a 6,000 strong crowd that included family and friends, cricketers from under-11 to under-18 took the opportunity to celebrate their achievements during the innings break.
The Yorkshire Pathway has undertaken a significant amount of transformative work, leading the way on equaling access to cricket at regional and county age group.
Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com – Yorkshire Pathways players celebrate on the outfield at Headingley.
James Martin, Head of Performance Pathway at Yorkshire CCC said, “This date is always a highlight in the Performance Pathway calendar as it’s imperative we celebrate every cohort of Pathway cricketers each year.
“Every single young cricketer, whether at County Age Group or Regional cricket level, has shown significant levels of dedication and hard work to get them to this stage in their cricket journey.”
Thanks to the Club’s special partnership with NIC FM Services Group, the Club continues to remove barriers to entry into the game at youth level.
John Spencer, Group Chairman at NIC FM Services Group, said: “It’s a real privilege to again support the YCCC Pathways Programme. Seeing so many talented young girls and boys progress through the system is a joy.
“This isn’t just about developing future professionals, it’s about giving young people the platform to grow, to challenge themselves, and to be part of something special. NIC are proud to play a part in that journey.”
Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
Martin, who oversees both the boy’s and girl’s pathways added, “Yorkshire CCC remains entirely committed to removing all barriers into the game. We are passionate about increasing the opportunity for young people to navigate from grassroots and recreational cricket to the elite level.
“We have a brilliant set of young cricketers coming through the ranks currently and everyone at the Club is excited to see them develop over the next several years and no doubt witness them pull on the White Rose as a professional in years to come.”
