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Becoming an affiliated club

Open to clubs playing cricket in Wales

Work with us to build a safe, welcoming and well run club. Prepare your evidence, agree support and connect with cricket across Wales. Clubs can seek Cricket Wales affiliation without joining a league. We support affiliation throughout the year and work with leagues where clubs also wish to apply for membership.

This overview introduces the benefits and key requirements. Use the full affiliation guide and editable checklist to gather evidence, review progress and agree next steps with Cricket Wales.

Affiliation at a Glance :
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Full Affiliation Guide :
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Why affiliate with Cricket Wales?

Practical staff advice and one-to-one support for club development and ECB Club Accreditation.

Access to ECB and Sport Wales grants and loans, wider funding advice, pitch advisors and workshops.

Training for coaches, officials and grounds staff, plus volunteer awards and recognition.

All Stars, Dynamos and women’s and girls’ programmes, plus county and ECB competitions.

Safeguarding and DBS support, SHMS, Play Cricket tools and access to insurance provision.

Regional and Welsh representative pathways, with support from the wider cricket community.

A clear process, with support along the way

Step One

PREPARE

Complete the request form. Nominate a lead. Gather evidence. Connect with Cricket Wales Clubs and Leagues team to start your affiliation journey.
Step Two

REVIEW TOGETHER

Agree evidence gaps, support, owners and deadlines.
Step Three

RECORD

Update the club checklist. Record reviews and decisions.