31st March 2025
| Carl Holding
Get ready, Wales!
Cricket Wales is thrilled to kick off the very first Girls' League, bringing exciting girls' cricket action across the entire country. This is set to be the biggest summer yet for Women’s & Girls’ Cricket—so don't miss out!
Mae Criced Cymru yn hynod falch o fod wedi sefydlu ei Gynghrair Merched gyntaf erioed, gan gyflwyno gemau criced merched cyffrous ledled y wlad. Mae’n edrych yn debygol mai’r haf hwn fydd y pwysicaf erioed i Griced Merched a Menywod – felly peidiwch â cholli allan!
Mark White Cricket Wales Head Of Participation said; “It's an exciting time for cricket in Wales as we launch a new, nationwide girls-only league! The creation of this league is the result of extensive consultation, development, and dedicated effort from our Women & Girls Development Officers. We now have a clear pathway for girls in Wales starting their cricket journey through local All Stars programs, all the way up to professional opportunities with the new Glamorgan Women's team. With over 90 teams participating across Wales, we are eager to see this league grow and thrive.”
Dywedodd Mark White Pennaeth Cyfranogiad Criced Cymru; “Mae’n gyfnod cyffrous i griced yng Nghymru wrth i ni lansio cynghrair newydd, genedlaethol i ferched yn unig! Mae creu’r gynghrair hon yn ganlyniad i ymgynghori helaeth, datblygiad, ac ymdrech ymroddedig gan ein Swyddogion Datblygu Merched a Merched. Bellach mae gennym lwybr clir i ferched yng Nghymru gychwyn ar eu taith griced drwy raglenni All Stars lleol, yr holl ffordd i fyny at gyfleoedd proffesiynol gyda thîm Merched newydd Morgannwg. Gyda dros 90 yn gweld timau’r gynghrair hon yn tyfu.”
Aimee Rees, Glamorgan Head of Women & Girls Cricket said: "A Wales-wide Girls' Junior League has been a long time coming. It's been fantastic to see the growth of women's and girls' cricket in Wales over the past few years, and this league completes a clear pathway for girls across the country.
As we start our new season here at Glamorgan, we hope to see as many girls as possible coming out to support us. We have exciting fixtures across Wales, including Colwyn Bay in North Wales and Neath in West Wales, along with thrilling double-headers in the T20 Blast at Sophia Gardens.
It's incredible to think about the opportunities these young girls now have — after all, 'If you can't see it, you can't be it.'"
Dywedodd Aimee Rees, Pennaeth Criced Merched a Merched Morgannwg: "Mae Cynghrair Iau Merched Cymru gyfan wedi bod yn amser hir i ddod. Mae wedi bod yn wych gweld twf criced merched a merched yng Nghymru dros y blynyddoedd diwethaf, ac mae'r gynghrair hon yn cwblhau llwybr clir i ferched ar draws y wlad. Wrth i ni ddechrau ein tymor newydd yma ym Morgannwg, rydyn ni’n gobeithio gweld cymaint o ferched â phosib yn dod allan i’n cefnogi. Mae gennym ni gemau cyffrous ledled Cymru, gan gynnwys Bae Colwyn yng Ngogledd Cymru a Chastell-nedd yng Ngorllewin Cymru, ynghyd â phenawdau dwbl gwefreiddiol yn y T20 Blast yng Ngerddi Sophia. Mae'n anhygoel meddwl am y cyfleoedd sydd gan y merched ifanc hyn nawr - wedi'r cyfan, 'Os na allwch chi ei weld, ni allwch chi fod.'"
What's Happening?
Last year the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) revealed that eight First Class Counties earned professional Tier 1 status for their women's teams starting in 2025. Glamorgan was proudly chosen as one of only two Tier 2 counties to expand Tier 1, alongside Yorkshire, growing the league to ten teams by 2027. This year, Glamorgan has launched their very first Women’s team! With this new Tier structure in place, girls today—and in the future—will have the opportunity to be part of something truly special and earn the opportunity to play cricket as a career. A huge thank you to Glamorgan Women for supporting the launch video!
Beth sy’n Digwydd?
Y llynedd cyhoeddodd Bwrdd Criced Cymru a Lloegr (ECB) fod wyth o Siroedd Dosbarth Cyntaf wedi sicrhau statws proffesiynol Haen Gyntaf ar gyfer eu timau merched, gan ddechrau yn 2025. Roedd Morgannwg yn falch iawn o gael ei derbyn fel un o ddwy sir Ael Haen yn unig i fod yn yr Haen Gyntaf, ochr yn ochr â Swydd Efrog, gan olygu y bydd y gynghrair yn cynnwys deg tîm erbyn 2027. Eleni, mae Clwb Morgannwg wedi lansio ei dîm Menywod cyntaf erioed! Gyda’r strwythur newydd hwn yn ei le, mi fydd merched - heddiw ac yn y dyfodol - yn cael y cyfle i fod yn rhan o rywbeth gwirioneddol arbennig, yn ogystal â’r cyfle i chwarae criced fel gyrfa. Diolch o galon i Fenywod Morgannwg am helpu gyda’r fideo lansio!
Why Does It Matter?
By 2029, the number of professional female cricketers in England and Wales could increase by a staggering 80%! The new Cricket Wales Girls' League is the place to be for young cricketers looking to make their mark. The future of women's cricket is bright, and this league is your chance to be part of it.
Pam Fod Hyn yn Bwysig?
Erbyn 2029, mi allai nifer y cricedwyr proffesiynol benywaidd yng Nghymru a Lloegr gynyddu o gymaint ag 80%! Cynghrair Merched newydd Criced Cymru yw’r lle delfrydol ar gyfer cricedwyr ifanc sydd am wneud eu marc. Mae yna ddyfodol addawol iawn i griced menywod, a’r gynghrair hon yw eich cyfle chi i fod yn rhan ohono.
What Age Groups Can Join?
The Girls' League will offer competitive cricket for girls in the following age groups:
- Under 10s (Softball Festivals)
- Under 12s Development (Softball/Incrediball)
Pa Grwpiau Oedran All Ymuno?
Bydd y Gynghrair Merched yn cynnig criced cystadleuol ar gyfer merched yn y grwpiau oedran canlynol:
Dan 10 Oed (Gwyliau Pêl Feddal)
Dan 12 Oed Datblygiad (Pêl Feddal/Incrediball)
Dan 12 Oed (Pêl Galed)
Dan 14 Oed (Pêl Galed)
Dan 16 Oed (Pêl Galed)
Why Get Involved? With a variety of formats and opportunities for all ages and abilities, the Cricket Wales Girls’ League has something for every young cricketer. We’re not just aiming for a great summer—we’ve set a 10 year vision to make Criced: A Sport For All. We’re on a mission to revolutionize Women’s & Girls’ Cricket, creating as many opportunities as possible for players at all levels.
Want to learn more about how to get involved or start a Women’s & Girls' section at your club? Reach out to your local Women & Girls' Development Officer today!
For more info, email:
Carl Holding (South West Wales) - [email protected]
Rebecca Thomas (South East Wales) - [email protected]
Rachel Warrenger (North Wales) [email protected]
Girls League Play Cricket Site - https://cwgirlsleague.play-cricket.com/home
Pam Ddylech Chi Gymryd Rhan?
Gyda nifer o fformatau a chyfleoedd gwahanol ar gyfer chwaraewyr o bob oedran a gallu, mae gan Gynghrair Merched Criced Cymru rywbeth ar gyfer pob cricedwr ifanc. Rydym yn gobeithio cael haf gwych, ond rydym hefyd wedi creu gweledigaeth deng mlynedd i wneud Criced yn Gêm i Bawb. Ein cenhadaeth yw chwyldroi Criced Merched a Menywod, gan greu cymaint o gyfleoedd â phosib i chwaraewyr ar bob lefel.
Ydych chi eisiau gwybod mwy am sut i gymryd rhan, neu sut i ddechrau adran Merched a Menywod yn eich clwb? Os felly, cysylltwch â’ch Swyddog Datblygu Merched a Menywod lleol heddiw!
Am fwy o wybodaeth, e-bostiwch:
Carl Holding (De Orllewin Cymru) - [email protected]
Rebecca Thomas (De Ddwyrain Cymru) - [email protected]
Rachel Warrenger (Gogledd Cymru) [email protected]
Cynghrair Merched safle Play-Cricket - https://cwgirlsleague.play-cricket.com/home
Let’s make history together—this summer and beyond!
Gadewch inni greu hanes gyda’n gilydd – yr haf hwn a thu hwnt!