Walking Cricket is go! Every Thursday at 10am

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Simon Griffin 18 May, 2023

Thursdays 10.00am - 11.30am. Costs £2 a session led by a MCC coach with tea/coffee after in our pavilion.

Book on or get more information by contacting Richard Feist email / 07896 114068

MCC are hosting with the support of Surrey Cricket Foundation weekly Walking Cricket sessions, primarily for men and women aged 50+ who want to keep or get active, improve their physical and mental health, meet new friends and have fun.

Taking place every Thursday at Quality Street, all abilities are welcome particularly those who are unfit and would like to try a new, fun form of exercise and make friends at the same time.

The sessions are led by a coach and start with gentle ball skill exercises, bowling to eachother and build up into a game, followed by a chat with complimentary tea and coffee. Just bring your trainers!

Walking cricket is an adaption of the traditional game and caters for all abilities. There is no running allowed when batting or fielding - it's all walking including the bowlers 'run-up' is now a 'walk-up!'. It is played with a softer ball.

Walking Cricket is not just about the physical benefits but is often, the enjoyment of the activity and each other's company that motivates participants to come back every week.

Sessions are held at Merstham Cricket Club, Quality Street, Merstham every Thursday from 10am - 11.30am, followed by refreshments.

Book on or get more information by contacting Richard Feist email / 07896 114068


For further information on Surrey CCC and Surrey Cricket Foundations "Cricket in Retirement" campaign click here and see below

Walking cricket, in its simplest form, is a walking version of the game which provides opportunities for a range of people to continue participating in a sport they love. Walking cricket provides opportunities to manage physical and mental health as well as providing a social network for others with a passion for the game.

Walking cricket sessions are mixed and players don't need any protective equipment like pads, gloves or a helmet, as a softball is used and everything else needed is provided.

Whilst not exclusive to the older generation, walking cricket has proved particularly useful in keeping people active and social in their later years.

Simon Hards, Assistant Director of Cricket Participation for the Surrey Cricket Foundation, who has responsibility for the walking cricket programmes, said at the time: "Diversity is so important to us and that covers a wide range of areas including age. Walking cricket is another way for our older players who might not be involved in the game anymore or who are trying to maintain an interest to do so.

"Walking cricket can keep people in the game all the way to 80-plus, meaning a lifetime playing the game."