Janine GriffithsGirls in East Leeds are set for more opportunities to train and play cricket as a local club expands its junior section.
Colton Institute CC, based on School Lane in Colton, was established in 1924. The club plays in the ATTIS ECB Yorkshire Premier League North, while its two women’s sides compete in the West Yorkshire W& G Softball League.
The club offers a wide range of junior cricket. Teams play in the Leeds and Wetherby Junior League from under-9s through to under-15s, alongside dedicated girls’ teams.
Andy Scholes, Colton CC Junior Cricket Lead, said: “Colton Institute CC has always prided itself on being a friendly, sociable, inclusive and progressive cricket club.”
He added: “We want to give everyone the chance to play, which is why it is so important to us that we continue to grow our junior section, and as part of that, we expand our girls’ section by creating new opportunities for girls to train and play cricket matches.”
The expansion plans will be supported by a £250 donation. The funding will help set up new teams by providing equipment, helping members gain coaching qualifications, and covering other setup costs.
The financial boost comes from housebuilder Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire.
Sam Evans, Sales and Marketing Director at Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire, said: “We sponsor a range of community causes near to where we build, but we always like to help junior sports teams because we know what a big impact they can have across communities. We really hope Colton Institute CC achieves its dream of introducing more girls to this popular sport.”
Taylor Wimpey is currently building 293 homes at its gas-free Morwick Springs development on Leeds Road, located on the East Leeds Extension. The site features a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom properties.
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