Dear Dorset Clubs!

Applications for our 2025/26 Dorset Early Engagement Programme U10-U12 Boys and Girls Squads are now open. These squads allow the most talented cricketers within age groups within the county the opportunity to receive coaching from some of the best coaches in the county, and start their journey within the Talent Pathway. Please see below information regarding Observations and how to apply.

Our Talent Pathway selection process this year for these age groups consists of the opportunity to attend multiple coaching sessions over the observation period. This allows us to view players multiple times and make more informed decisions on selection. The applications process is open, and its not a necessity to be playing cricket at a club or school.

The observation period is through August, dates for which can be found on the application form. The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 4th August . Shortly afterwards, applicants will be contacted with timings and specific details for their sessions.

Please do forward this application form to anyone you feel it would be appropriate for, bearing in mind the above.

https://forms.office.com/e/y7YyybLCgc

DORSET CRICKET U9-U12 APPLICATION FORM

General

To be able to take part in our Talent Pathway programme, any player must satisfy one of the following 3 criteria:

The player lives in Dorset;
The player players for a club affiliated to Dorset;
The player attends to a school in Dorset.


Talent Pathway Programme and Costs

Any player identified at our Observation Days by our Talent Pathway coaching team will be invited to join the Talent Pathway programmes for the 2026 season at their respective age group. They will be contacted after the observation days should they be successful.

To be transparent, there are costs involved in taking a place on our Talent Pathway. Our subscription covers the costs of indoor coaching, outdoor development sessions and match play. We are continuously endeavouring to lower the cost to parents to be members of our Talent Pathway and currently work to a break-even budget. For those that require financial assistance, Dorset Cricket work with The Ed Kent trust to provide support with the associated costs with being a member of the Talent Pathway.

For any questions regarding these observations, please contact talent.pathway@dorset-cricket.co.uk

Kind regards,

Dorset Cricket Talent Pathway