Kwik Cricket
ASDA supporting National Kwik Cricket
We are once again the very proud sponsors of the National ASDA Kwik Cricket competition.
Aimed at both girls and boys, it is an under 11 competition that involves 130,000 kids across 40 counties and is the largest UK sports competition that exists for this age group. Over 12,000 schools took part in 2008 and over 100,000 kids were awarded a Gold certificate in the Kwik Cricket Skill Awards – designed to fit Key Stage 1 & 2 of the National Curriculum.
The competition starts at local district finals and proceeds to County finals. If the team is extremely good they can make it all the way to the National final held at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds. ASDA Kwik Cricket is also open to kids who play cricket recreationally. For more information call the ASDA Kwik Cricket Action Line on 0800 214 314
About Kwik Cricket
Kwik Cricket is the result of many years of detailed product development and research by the England and Wales Cricket Board in consultation with cricket coaches, Cricket Development Managers, education authorities, teachers and children.
ASDA Kwik Cricket is an inclusive sport and every player has an opportunity to ‘do everything’ (bowling, fielding and batting). It’s ideal for kids to learn all about cricket because it simplifies the game to its most basic level and keeps kids interested throughout.
The emphasis is on watching and hitting the ball when batting, and there's no problem with anyone getting hurt as the ball is soft, therefore there is no need for protective equipment.
In practice any number of children can play, from 2 to 32. Simply adapt the game to your own particular environment in terms of time available and numbers playing.
Over the years, the equipment has been constantly improved to meet the requirements of today’s children, teachers, coaches, young leaders, parents and other adults who will help our future young cricketers.
ASDA’s Sporting Chance
ASDA Sporting Chance is the community sports initiative that gives children access to free sports sessions during the school holidays. In today’s tough economic climate this is the perfect solution to help keep your kids active and it won’t cost you a thing. To find out how to get involved go to www.asda-sportingchance.co.uk
Change4Life
With events such as Kwik Cricket ASDA is supporting Change4Life. In order to maintain a healthy weight we need to both eat better and move more. Many families are making changes that will help them live healthier and longer lives.
For more information visit www.nhs.uk/change4life or call 0300 123 4567.
Highlights of 2008
Another highly successful year
The ASDA Kwik Cricket competition, once again, proved to be a great success in summer ’08. Launched in may by England’s Stuart Broad, almost 130,000 kids and over 12,000 schools fought it out over 2 months for the right to be crowned ASDA Kwik Cricket Champions, in the largest year 6 schools competition in the UK
The final was held on the 13th July at Grace Road County Ground in Leicestershire and huge congratulations to Uplands Primary School who made their way through the district, county and regional finals before holding their nerve to be crowned 2008 UK champions.
- Win tickets to 5th npower Ashes Series Test match
-
Buxton are offering ASDA customers the chance to win 2 tickets to watch the 5th npower Ashes Series Test match at the Brit Oval on 20th August 2009.
Just answer the following question:
Which country will England be playing against in the npower Ashes Series this summer?
Email your answer along with your full name and phone number to competition@sponsorshipmedia.com with npower Ashes Series in the subject title.
Closing date for entries is midnight 23rd July 2009
- Listen to England’s best sharing their secrets with the cricket stars of tomorrow and find out how you can become a world class player with the England Nutritionist
- listen now
- If you would like more information on how to get involved in this year’s competition download a pack from the ECB website or request one from the ASDA Kwik Cricket Action Line on 0800 214 314. Or you can email schools@ecb.co.uk - please supply your name and full postal address.
Kwik cricket is also open to kids team’s at local cricket clubs and information can be obtained through your Cricket Development Officer.
-
The Kwik Cricket Skill Awards scheme includes Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. The awards test kids skills in a simple and easy-to-organise way
The awards are designed to fit Key Stages 1 & 2 of the National Curriculum.
For your copy of the Information Pack call the Kwik Cricket Action Line on 0800 214 314 or email schools@ecb.co.uk - supplying your name and full postal address.
ASDA.com Copyright 2008.
