Bob Jackson MBE, Chair of Durham Cricket Board said: ‘The results will be used to help plan what recreational cricket should look like in future years.
‘We recognise that lifestyles are changing, many are working longer. Saturdays are all about cricket for some, but others may prefer a format that better fits around their other commitments. We want to know what we can do to make it easier for players to stay in the game.’
Mr Jackson was delighted that Durham had been invited by the ECB to pioneer the survey that will be rolled out nationally later in the year: ‘Our hope is that all players will give their full support by completing the survey and thus play a direct part in influencing the future of cricket in the region.’
The survey will be open until Monday 27th May 2013 and as an encouragement to complete it Durham County Cricket Club have donated a pair of Investec Ashes tickets (Day 3 – Sunday 11th August) for one lucky winner.
Any enquiries relating to this survey should be addressed to Graeme Weeks of the Durham Cricket Board graeme.weeks@durhamccc.co.uk or 0191 3872868
This survey is being supported by the following leagues:
North East Premier League
North Yorkshire and South Durham League
Northumberland & Tyneside Senior League
Durham Cricket League
North East Durham League
Darlington & District League
Cleveland League
Langbaurgh League
North East Mid-Week League