Women's Cricket
We are very proud of our Women's Offer at Fleckney, we have a Softball side that competes in the East Midlands Women's Cricket League (South) Division One for the 2024 season.
In just our first-ever season, we won promotion in 2023 and are looking to consolidate and expand. We have ambitious plans to enter a Hardball side in 2025 and potentially another Softball side as well.
We put a huge amount of emphasis on having fun. We train on a Monday and a Wednesday night (6.30 to 7.30pm) at the Fleckney Sports Centre between April and September, and in the winter months we train at Kibworth High School on a Monday night (7 pm to 8 pm)
If you want to get involved, speak to Lucy on 07966 055306
Playing for Fleckney means everything to me. Not only does it help with my mental health it brings people together where we have a laugh and have fun!
Lucy Bateman
Playing for Fleckney WSB has not only boosted my confidence in playing a sport I never thought I would, but it has gained me the most supportive, kindest friends for life who never let you give up. It’s the best
Anna Roberts
I’ve been playing at Fleckney for 3 years. As someone who’d never played the sport before I was made to feel so welcome. Thanks to all the coaching I’ve moved from complete beginner, to someone who now has the confidence to play competitive cricket. My team mates are so encouraging, supportive and friendly and I’ve made friends for life. Plus our match day buffets are legendary!
Jodie Coleman
Timeline
2021 - 1st ever WSB Ladies Day at Fleckney
2022 - In May we travelled to Broomleys for our first-ever game - Katharine Wright got our first dismissal with a runout, and the first wicket honour goes to Jo Hennell. Bea Hubbard scores our first run. Our first-ever victory comes in August against Enderby. Ruth Dye hit our highest score - 58* off 33 balls in a friendly against Uppingham Town.
2023 - More 1sts in 2023, our first ever league game and the first trophy for the team - Champions of the East Midlands Women's Cricket League Division Two - South. Our best bowling figures were also recorded, Jo Hennell getting 5-5 off 3 overs against North Kilworth. During the winter of 2023, we entered the South Leicestershire Indoor League, finishing 2nd in the table.
2024 - We compete in the East Midlands Womens Cricket League Division One - South
Softball Historical Records: (as of July 2024)
Most Runs - 418, Ruth Dye, 2022-present
Highest Score - 58*, Ruth Dye v Uppingham Town, 2022
Most Wickets - 21, Ruth Dye, 2022-present
Best Bowling - 5-5, Jo Hennell v North Kilworth, 2023
Most Fielding Dismissals - 8, Ruth Dye, 2022-present
Player of the Year
2022 - Jodie Coleman
2023 - Lucy Bateman
Junior Player of the Year
2022 - Jasmine Westwood
2023 - Kinaari Shah
