Since starting in 2020, the women’s team has gone from strength to strength. In 2023, the 1st XI played their inaugural season in the Surrey Women’s Cricket League, as well as fielding a side for the Central Smash IT Softball League.
The team is comprised of women and girls of all ages and abilities, and everyone is welcome to join, regardless of experience. Whether it’s hardball or softball, there are opportunities for all to play at the level they feel most comfortable, or to challenge themselves outside their comfort zone.
Many younger members have played for Effingham at age group levels and in mixed Colt teams, and with high participation from young girls, there is now a pathway through to senior cricket and a bright future ahead.
To enquire about our women’s team, please email info@effinghamcc.co.uk
Captain’s Welcome
Women’s and girls cricket at Effingham CC has an exciting future ahead. From the team playing their first hardball match in 2022, to entering into the Surrey Women’s Cricket League in 2023, we have made great progress in a short space of time.
Being able to support both softball and hardball has meant our women’s team has been active in developing their skills to become proficient bowlers and batters. Direction and coaching support from senior men’s players has aided our development, including some great individual performances and teamwork in the field.
There is a lot of interest amongst the younger girls’ age groups, who we hope will all join the senior team, and over the past few years we have a established a great group of girls who are coming along regularly to play.
Georgie Perry, Women’s Captain
Senior Training
WINTER NETS 2024
Sessions will run from Wednesday 6th March – 24th April and will cost £6 per person per session.
When: Wednesdays, 8-10pm
Where: Feltonfleet School, Byfleet Road, Cobham, KT11 1DR
Who: All senior members from U16 and over
SUMMER TRAINING
Effingham Cricket Ground – Mondays – 6.30pm-8pm
Training for women & U15 girls (all aged 12+ are invited)
2024 Fixtures
The Women’s 1st XI will be playing in the Surrey Women’s Cricket League, as well as fielding a team for the Central Smash IT Softball League. The following are the scheduled fixtures for the SWCL (unless stated to be softball):
12 May – Dorking (a)
19 May – Cranleigh (a)
2 June – Horsley & Send (a)
16 June – Esher (h)*
22 June – Smash IT Festival @ The Kia Oval*
(*part of Women & Girls Cricket Week)
30 June– Outwood (a)
14 July – Banstead (h)
21 July – Leatherhead (h)
4 August – Valley End (h)
11 August – Dulwich (h) @ Bookham
18 August – Oxtead & Limpsfield (h)
Women & Girls’ Cricket Week
Sunday, 16 June – Saturday, 22 June
16th June – 1st XI: Esher (h)
17th June – U11s: Softball Match
18th June – U13s: Hardball Match
19th June – Warm Welcome Wednesday
20th June – U15s: Hardball Match
21st June – Friday Club Night
22nd June – Smash IT Softball Tournament @ The Kia Oval
KEY PERSONNEL
The following is an introduction to the key figures in our women & girls’ section:
Head of Women's Cricket
Josh Farrell
Globally, women’s cricket has gone through rapid change in the last few years – from amateur players earning the first professional contracts in 2014, World Cup glory at a sold-out Lords in 2017, to now Nat Sciver-Brunt becoming one of the UK’s highest paid female athletes following 2023’s inaugural WIPL.
At Effingham, we hope to offer opportunities to women and girls that were seldom seen in the sport 20 years ago, and a chance to support those trying to emulate their heroes. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!
1st XI Captain
Georgie Perry
The women & girls group is proud to have a strong team spirit, learning with each match and training session.
In 2023, we are looking forward to improving and supporting each other throughout the season, and are continually welcoming anyone who wishes to join in the fun of playing cricket, regardless of experience or capability.
Women's Rep
Sarah Dougherty
My role is to represent the women and girls’ teams on the committee, and I meet frequently with other senior members of the club to discuss a variety of ideas and issues.
Fielding teams from U9 girls to a woman’s first team, we are a friendly and inclusive club, giving everyone an opportunity to participate fully in all the games .
We aim to continually improve and develop the playing experience going forwards, so if you have any suggestions or concerns on the direction of these teams, please feel free to contact me.
Welfare Officer
Ellie Emo
My role will include supporting anyone with any questions, worries, or concerns, but also helping to foster positive experiences and relationships within the club.
Please get in touch anytime. You’ll probably find me at the ECG most Saturdays as well!