Martinstown Cricket Club

05/05/2026

https://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/26079248.martinstown-beat-weymouth-progress-dorset-t20-cup/

MARTINSTOWN progressed to the second round of the T20 Dorset Cup with a comfortable seven-wicket win against neighbours Weymouth at Redlands

28/04/2026

🏏Adult training continues tonight and every Tuesday from 18:00 at the beautiful Ashton Farm ground 🏏

Old and new members warmly welcome. Just turn up or ping us a message.

See our ground in all it's glory 👇🏻

https://youtu.be/u49_TbjJy38?feature=shared

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Martinstown Cricket Club: 2025

27/04/2026

DEFENDING champions Dorchester stuttered on the opening day of the new Premier One season as newly promoted Martinstown marked their return to the…

06/04/2026

Wondering what to do today?

We're having an impromptu adult training session today, from 14:30

Training also starts in earnest tomorrow (Tuesday) night from 17.30 starts for the next few weeks to make the most of the light!

Come and join us

20/03/2026

Thinking about becoming a cricket scorer? 👀

Start your journey with the FREE ECB Scorer Courses today, with CPD workshops available through March and April in Dorset

Whether you are a beginner scorer scoring junior matches or an experienced scorer in the professional game, there is a course for you

Available free courses include:
✅ ECB Online Scoring Course
✅ ECB Scoring Techniques Course
✅ ECB Statistics Scoring Course
✅ ECB PCS Pro Cricket Scorer Course
✅ ECB Duckworth Lewis Stern (DLS)
✅ Bespoke Pairs Cricket Scoring Training

🎟️ Special Bonus - on completion of the free ECB Online Scoring Course it provides the first years membership to the ECB Association of Cricket Officials for free

ℹ For more information on the courses including dates, times, venues, and how to register your place visit: https://dorset-cricket.co.uk/news/ecbacoScorerCourses

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20/03/2026

🏏 Dorset Cricket Easter Holiday Camps

Looking for something active for the kids this Easter? Dorset Cricket’s Community Team is delivering three fun and inclusive cricket camps across the county for children aged 8–14.

🥪 Please bring a packed lunch and a water bottle, whether your child is completely new to cricket or already playing at a club.

📍 Three locations across Dorset
• Weymouth
• Sturminster Newton
• Poole

⏰ Full-day cricket sessions
✔ All equipment provided
🥪 Please bring a packed lunch and water bottle
🏏 Delivered by our Dorset Cricket Community coaches

These sessions focus on fun games, skill development and building confidence through cricket in a safe and welcoming environment.

Spaces are limited and our holiday camps often fill up quickly.

👉 Book your place here:
https://form.jotform.com/260672873214358

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

Thinking about becoming a cricket umpire? 👀

Start your journey with the ECB Umpire Course this March!

Whether you want to support softball cricket or stand in hardball matches, this course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to get started — no previous umpiring experience required.

📅 Course Details
📍 Venue: Lytchett Manor Sports Centre, Poole
📆 Date: Sunday 29th March 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm
💷 Cost: £70
👤 Minimum Age: 14 years
⌛ Registration Deadline: 25th March at 5pm

🏏 What You'll Learn
✅ The role of the umpire
✅ Basics of umpiring the game
✅ Answering appeals & common dismissals
✅ Effective communication with players & coaches
✅ How to judge whether it’s safe to play

The course combines classroom learning and practical sessions, so please come dressed appropriately.

📲 Includes pre-course e-learning (up to 90 minutes, completed online at your convenience).

🎟️ Course fee also includes 1 year’s membership of the ECB Association of Cricket Officials.

Places are limited — secure yours today!

👉 Book your place now: https://dorset-cricket.co.uk/news/ecbUmpireCourse

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17/03/2026

🌟 Calling all young cricketers – boys and girls! 🌟
Join us on Monday evenings from 17:15, starting Monday 13 April and running right through to the end of the summer term.

🏏 Where?
At the beautiful Ashton Farm Ground – the perfect place to learn, play, and fall in love with cricket.

🎉 What to expect?
- Loads of fun
- Great coaching
- A brilliant, friendly atmosphere at a beautiful ground with great facilities
- Free taster sessions available for new players

Whether your child is just starting out or already loves the game, we’ve got a place for them.

👇 Book your spot on these popular programmes:
All Stars (5–8 year olds):
https://ecb.clubspark.uk/Book/f1ea0092-4e5f-47dc-a270-65402f3f43cd?venue=martinstown

Dynamos (8–11 year olds):
https://ecb.clubspark.uk/Book/94892e0d-4981-4496-b9b2-de3beaa6086e?venue=martinstown

We also run cricket for U11s, U13s and U15s, and we’re excited to have launched girls’ cricket this year too.

📩 For more information, email [email protected] or send us a message.

Please share and help us spread the word – let’s make this the biggest, most fun summer of cricket yet! 🌞🏏💚

22/01/2026

We're thrilled to announce that Jimmy Slocombe is returning for another season! Last year Jimmy was the leading wicket taker in Prem 2, this season he'll spearhead our bowling attack as we return to the top flight. Welcome back Jimmy!