2. Pre Season Training The sessions will prepare you for fixtures and take place at IPS. If the weather is poor we will train inside. Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 and Tuesday 22 April. U13s- 9.30-11.00am U15s- 11.00am-12.30pm U18s- 1.00-2.30pm

3. Fixtures The fixture list is more challenging than ever. There are 48 games in the senior school alone, in a 10 week term. If selected to represent IPS, you are expected to do so and be part of the team. However we understand that there are other commitments and you must therefore communicate fully with Mr Brown and the PE staff.

4. Training Nights Monday – U15 A&Bs Tuesday Lunchtime – All Girls Friday – U13 A&Bs Saturday Morning- Rotation

5. Age Groups In 2012 we began playing cricket at 3 age groups in the Senior School. As a result we noted: -More competition -Improved results -Better opposition -Improved cricketers -Greater desire to play

6. Fixtures Girls Cricket takes off… Girls Cricket took off at the Oval, Surrey County Cricket Club earlier this year…

7. Fixtures Friday 2 May- IPS Intra School Tournament S7- UVI 4.15pm-6.00pm We are looking forward to over 100 girls playing cricket on that afternoon…over 1/3 of the Senior School….what an achievement that would be! Mrs Manners promises attendance and prizes to boot!

8. Fixtures The Sports Department will use http://www.schoolssports.com/ to http://www.schoolssports.com/ keep you updated about fixtures and information.

9. Extra Training If anyone wishes to develop their batting, bowling or fielding during the Easter Holidays please get in touch and I can help you find local cricket clubs or myself will be very happy to take your game to the next level.

10. 1 st XI and 2 nd XI If you expect to represent the school at 1 st XI level you are setting the benchmark for performance and standards at IPS. To this end, training and gaining further experience is vital. The change from youth cricket to adult cricket can be a tough one. You are all young adults now!

11. Kit If you represent the school you NEED to have: your own cricket shirt, trousers and cross trainers. Shorts are NOT acceptable. Should have: spikes and batting equipment. Sheen Sports will give a 15% discount offered on all cricket equipment up to the start of term! Go soon for special offers on premium bats, pads and clothing. http://www.sheensports.co.uk/

12. IPS Cricket Day- 25 June - 1 st XI, Parents XI and Teachers XI -Refreshments throughout the day -Whole School Event -Who will reign supreme?

13. 2014 is going to be bigger and better than ever… -We are playing in 4 Surrey Cup competitions - A Senior 2 nd XI -Ibstock Girls Cricket to take the world by storm! -IPS Cricket Day II -Over 50 fixtures 1 st XI v Alleyns’ June 2013