Yorkshire Cricket
College

Up to 280 UCAS points available

Full time, 2 year course

Free for 16-18 year olds

Emerald Headingley Stadium, West Yorkshire

Overview

Combine your passion for cricket with a full-time education and development programme, and benefit from an outstanding learning and teaching experience which will push you to achieve your best and set you on the path to establishing yourself with the industry.

COURSE START DATE
September 2020

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4-5 GCSE's Level 9-4 including English or Maths, or both.
You will need to be 16 years old by 31st August, ready to start the programme in early September.

COST
FREE for 16-18 year olds

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Open Days

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Your Education

A 2-year, full-time education and cricket development programme for 16-18 year olds.

Year 1 - BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Sport
Year 2 - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport

Where required students will study Maths and English GCSE or Functional Skills.

SCL Education Group is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of education through sport.

Government approved post-16 private education provider
Experts in the field of sport and education delivery with over 15 years' experience
Nationally recognised for high quality advice and guidance
Programmes delivered in real sports environments
Proven Progression routes

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Your Cricket

During your time at Yorkshire Cricket College, you will benefit from:

Training from current and ex-professionals at ECB coaching levels 2, 3 & 4
Train at the world famous Yorkshire Indoor Cricket centre
Expert coaching from full time professional coaches
Up to 6 hours a week of development on your game
Cricket sessions built into timetable
Every area of the game covered
Train as a squad
Fitness testing and regular fitness training
Individual training programmes and 1:1 time to help you reach your potential
Regular Video Analysis to maximise understanding & development
Outdoor training and matches during the summer terms

Players will be involved in all aspects of developing their own games. Each player will have his or her own player development programme to which they will be working over the 2 years of the course.

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Your Future

EDUCATION

Successful completion of your Study Programme will provide you with the option to apply for a Foundation or BA Honours Degree at University in a Sports Related Discipline. As part of the tutorial system, you will receive guidance on how to apply to University, however further information can be found on the UCAS website - www.ucas.com.

APPRENTICESHIPS

If you decide to combine further study with employment, you will be eligible for an apprenticeship within the sport and leisure industry.

EMPLOYMENT

Upon successful completion of your study programme, you will receive information, support and guidance on a variety of aspects, which will support you in securing either full or part time employment in Cricket (non-playing), and the leisure industry.

CRICKET

Studying with SCL provides you with an opportunity to play professional or non-professional sport, as well as a pathway to coaching opportunities, in the UK or Abroad.

Your Application

OPEN DAY

An opportunity for you and your parents to hear about the programme
Meet the SCL teachers and College coaches
Understand your exit routes when you graduate from the College
Ask any questions

INTERVIEW

One hour Education interview
Your chance to ask any questions about the education programme and show your passion for sport

If successful you will be given a conditional offer and then accepted depending on your results in August.

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Overview

Combine your passion for cricket with a full-time education and development programme, and benefit from an outstanding learning and teaching experience which will push you to achieve your best and set you on the path to establishing yourself with the industry.

COURSE START DATE
September 2020

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4-5 GCSE's Level 9-4 including English or Maths, or both.
You will need to be 16 years old by 31st August, ready to start the programme in early September.

COST
FREE for 16-18 year olds

VIEW PROSPECTUS

View Open Days & Book

Open Days

Your browser does not support iframes.

Your Education

A 2-year, full-time education and cricket development programme for 16-18 year olds.

Year 1 - BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Sport
Year 2 - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport

Where required students will study Maths and English GCSE or Functional Skills.

SCL Education Group is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of education through sport.

Government approved post-16 private education provider
Experts in the field of sport and education delivery with over 15 years' experience
Nationally recognised for high quality advice and guidance
Programmes delivered in real sports environments
Proven Progression routes

View Open Days & Book

Your Cricket

During your time at Yorkshire Cricket College, you will benefit from:

Training from current and ex-professionals at ECB coaching levels 2, 3 & 4
Train at the world famous Yorkshire Indoor Cricket centre
Expert coaching from full time professional coaches
Up to 6 hours a week of development on your game
Cricket sessions built into timetable
Every area of the game covered
Train as a squad
Fitness testing and regular fitness training
Individual training programmes and 1:1 time to help you reach your potential
Regular Video Analysis to maximise understanding & development
Outdoor training and matches during the summer terms

Players will be involved in all aspects of developing their own games. Each player will have his or her own player development programme to which they will be working over the 2 years of the course.

View Open Days & Book

Your Future

EDUCATION

Successful completion of your Study Programme will provide you with the option to apply for a Foundation or BA Honours Degree at University in a Sports Related Discipline. As part of the tutorial system, you will receive guidance on how to apply to University, however further information can be found on the UCAS website - www.ucas.com.

APPRENTICESHIPS

If you decide to combine further study with employment, you will be eligible for an apprenticeship within the sport and leisure industry.

EMPLOYMENT

Upon successful completion of your study programme, you will receive information, support and guidance on a variety of aspects, which will support you in securing either full or part time employment in Cricket (non-playing), and the leisure industry.

CRICKET

Studying with SCL provides you with an opportunity to play professional or non-professional sport, as well as a pathway to coaching opportunities, in the UK or Abroad.