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With 190 members, there is a place for everyone in UOLWCC! Whether you are a seasoned professional or have never picked up a bat, Women’s cricket aims to help everyone improve their game while making memories along the way.

With no trials, everyone is welcome to join women’s cricket. Our weekly training sessions are structured to be beneficial to all abilities, with extra weekly net sessions for those who wish to improve further. For those more experienced players, performance cricket is available to challenge yourself, both with extra training sessions and matches. Regular themed socials are available to all, with social memberships on offer for those who wish to solely partake in our events. 

This previous year, we achieved great success at the Gryphon Colours Awards

• Being shortlisted for 16 awards including Club of the Year, Most Improved Club of the Year and White Rose Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to UOLWCC and fundraising respectively. 
• Won the Social Leagues Team of the Year for the second time
• Several of our members received Full and Club Colours

Contact us at uolwcc@gmail.com or DM us on instagram @uolwcc

Training

Semester 1 & 2  Beginners and Development training will take place Fridays 4pm - 6pm at The Edge.

Indoor nets take place on Wednesdays 2pm- 4pm at Headingley Cricket Centre for BUCS members. With a second weekly session - details TBC 

We also have extra fitness sessions varying in time and location – details regarding extra sessions will be sent out on Facebook.

In semester 3, outdoor training takes place twice a week - details TBC !!

BUCS

Through Semester 1, we compete both in indoor BUCS and have two teams in a local indoor league - meaning there are plenty of opportunities to play no matter your ability.

In Semester 2, we compete in the Christie Cup against Liverpool and Manchester 

In Semester 3, we have two teams competing in BUCS 

Performance team

For more experienced players, our Performance squad trains and competes at a higher level, including one-to-one batting sessions, regular net sessions and exclusive access to a weekly strength and conditioning session. If you’re interested, further details will be provided at our regular training sessions and on our members’ Facebook page.

Socials

Socials take place every Wednesday, with themed nights, joint socials and Otley runs being a few favourites. Sober socials take place monthly, including coffee mornings and park runs, ensuring all members are involved.

Memberships

• £70 BUCS Membership 
• £48 Beginners and Development Membership 
• £30 Social Membership
• £43 Associate Membership (open to players from other Universities and includes the opportunity to play in local and friendly matches as well as all training and social events - excluding BUCS) 

* Membership gives you access to professional coaching in training sessions, chances to play outdoor and indoor cricket games, fitness training, discounts on deals at socials and the chance to buy the LUU cricket kit. We also provide kit (pads, gloves, helmet and bats) for those that are starting out or don’t have any.

Netball 

We also have a social netball team, competing in the University Social League which is open to all members. This year we won the Social League Team of the Year for the second time running. 

 Community

Throughout the year, we aim to encourage all members to get involved with our fundraising opportunities through events such as charity tournaments and sponsored events. We encourage our members to make a positive impact on the local community. In 2024/5 and 2025/6 we successfully raised over £6100 for Leeds Women's Aid, as well as supporting several other charities such as Her Game Too, Coppafeel and Movember.  

Insurance

Our BUCS, Beginners and Development and participant memberships contain a £3.50 fee to cover Personal Accident Insurance for our members. This is a requirement from the University.