Kent Cricket currently manages two disability teams: 

  • Learning and Physically Disabled (LDPD) Performance Squad 
  • Visually Impaired (VI) Performance Squad 

All squads train during the winter months and represent Kent in National Competitions against other counties, during the summer months.

This is the first step to representing the National Team managed by the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board). 

In disability cricket, there are a few rules and regulations that are specific to the different impairment groups. Where possible the game is played in accordance with the MCC Laws of Cricket but there are some differences which are detailed by the governing body for each discipline – you can find further details on the links below. 

  • The ECB National Disabled Cricket League Website 

Visually Impaired 

For players with a visual impairment, Kent run a visually impaired squad, currently competing in National League, Division 2.   

You can also find out more about British Blind Sport (BBS) and Blind Cricket England & Wales (BCEW) via their websites at www.bcew.co.uk and www.britishblindsport.org.uk 

Hearing Impaired 

To find out more about the English Cricket Association for the Deaf (ECAD) and their latest news visit www.ecad.uk.com 

Your Wellbeing

We want everyone involved in our squads to have a safe and enjoyable time.  If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact your lead coach and Disability Cricket Officer.  For safeguarding concerns, if you prefer, you can contact your squad Safeguarding Officer, who is Brian Gasking.  Or contact our County Safeguarding Officer, Bridget Owen.

Training & Fixtures

LD/PD Cricket Winter Training 2023-2024

Lead Coach – Brian.Gasking@kentcricket.co.uk | 07931 318142

Date Venue Time
2023
15th October Northfleet Technology College, DA11 8BG 12:00-2.00pm
19th November The Stour Centre, Ashford, TN23 1ET 12:00-2.00pm
10th December Northfleet Technology College, DA11 8BG 12:00-2.00pm

2024
7th January Northfleet Technology College, DA11 8BG 12.00-2.00pm
21st January The Stour Centre, Ashford, TN23 1ET 12.00-2.00pm
4th February Northfleet Technology College, DA11 8BG 12.00-2.00pm
18th February Northfleet Technology College, DA11 8BG 12.00-2.00pm
3rd March Northfleet Technology College, DA11 8BG 12.00-2.00pm
17th March Northfleet Technology College, DA11 8BG 12.00-2.00pm

Outdoor Training at Southfleet CC, New Barn Road, DA13, 9PU in April TBC

Visually Impaired Cricket Winter Training 2022-2023

Date Venue Time
2023
7th October Strood Leisure Centre, ME2 3JQ 3:30-5:30pm
4th   November Strood Leisure Centre, ME2 3JQ 3:30-5:30pm
2nd December Strood Leisure Centre, ME2 3JQ 3:30-5:30pm

2024
13th January Strood Leisure Centre, ME2 3JQ 3:30-5:30pm
27th January Strood Leisure Centre, ME2 3JQ 3:30-5:30pm
10th February Strood Leisure Centre, ME2 3JQ 3:30-5:30pm
24th February Strood Leisure Centre, ME2 3JQ 3:30-5:30pm
9th March Strood Leisure Centre, ME2 3JQ 3:30-5:30pm
23rd March Strood Leisure Centre, ME2 3JQ 1.00-4.00pm

Outdoor Training at Southfleet CC, New Barn Road, DA13, 9PU in April TBC