Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
Where should I park?
There’s plenty of free parking at the club. The entrance to the car park and training ground is off the Alcester Road, between Homepeal House and Green Wickets flats.
Is the pavillion open during training sessions?
The pavilion is located right next to our training area and is open all evening to give access to water and the toilets.
What should I wear?
There’s no need to get any special kit for training sessions. Most of us wear a t shirt and leggings, but you do need to wear trainers. If you start to play softball matches we have a team top to wear.
When are the matches?
Matches are on Sundays through the summer and it’s not every week.
Do I need to buy lots of cricket equipment?
If you play softball then there’s no need to buy any equipment. For hard ball cricket the usual protective equipment is required but there is some spare kit available.
Do I need to be sporty to come along?
All sorts of women play with us at Kings Heath. Whether you are looking for an opportunity to do something fun, active and social or you think of yourself as a sporty and competitive person we welcome women of all shapes, sizes and physical abilities.
Who runs the sessions?
Our coaches for the women's softball sessions are Sarah Barge, Louise Haydon and Joe Northam. All of them began playing softball cricket at Kings Heath and are passionate about getting more women playing and enjoying cricket! If you have any more questions about the training or matches come along and have a chat.
What happens if it rains?
Unfortunately if there is heavy or persistent rain before or during training the session will be cancelled. You can check whether training will go ahead via the club's social media accounts or via the SPOND app. If we are unlucky enough to have to cancel softball sessions we will do our best to compensate with further sessions at a later date.