Shining the Light.
Worsbrough Bridge's All Stars programme is thriving and they have a lot to thank their lead Activator, Joanne Wootton, for. Even though she doesn't believe it, she is a major factor in how the club has gone from being unable to run in the inaugural year of the All Stars programme to having 37 sign ups with a 50/50 split of boys and girls in 2019!
"As a club, we have always had a good reputation for having girls involved from a young age. We have great coaches who make everyone part of the team. For All Stars I had my daughter and the rest of the girls some hair bobbles made with the All Stars logo and then also some WBCC bows which many of the older girls also loved!"
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, All Stars at Worsbrough Bridge CC was unable to run in 2020, but will be back this summer and Joanne and her team of activators and coaches cant wait to get going again.
"We are advertising our sessions across our social media pages and asking parents from other age groups and all players to share and spread the word. Myself and Adrianna hope to get all our junior activators together before we start to do our own bit of training so we are good to go on the 14th of May."
She certainly has the backing of her club; from the chairman, players, parents of junior members are all on board to help make this a success at the club, either by running the tuck shop and serving drinks to helping set up for their sessions or just turning up to support her.
"I think the club is happy and proud of the great feedback Worsbrough All Stars has had and how successful it has been!"
100% Joanne!
Good luck for the coming summer of All Stars Cricket!!
Story by Dean Smith
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