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Your starting point for Academy information. Explore the development plan below, or go straight to the current phase for session dates and venue details.

Year 1 overview · 2026–2027 · Updated 24 October 2026

Year 1 · 2026–2027

Year 1: Academy development plan

Our first year: from the August 2026 trial to the Full Mini Academy in 2027, with proposed payments shown within each phase.

  1. Phase One

    Completed

    Academy Trial

    The initial Academy trial took place in August 2026 and is now complete. This was the first stage in developing the Academy system.

  2. Phase Two

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    Upcoming

    Academy development

    The next development phase is planned for November and December 2026, between the completed trial and the full Mini Academy programme.

    Six Monday evening sessions, 7pm–9pm, at The Barn, Carlton le Willows School.

    Proposed payment: £60 upfront to cover Phase Two.

    Phase Two dates and venue
  3. Phase Three

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    Planned

    Full Mini Academy

    The full Mini Academy is planned to run from January to November 2027, taking the Academy into its full programme phase.

    Proposed payment: £24 per month, January–October 2027. Ten monthly payments totalling £240.

    Programme details and practical information for families will be added as they are confirmed.

One long-term purpose

Developing players.
Strengthening our club.

Each phase supports the Academy’s vision: a sustainable pathway of player development that meets the future playing and performance needs of Caythorpe Cricket Club’s men’s and women’s teams.

Our core principles remain:

Maximum Effort.
Be Coachable.
Put the Team First.

Read the full Academy Vision