Street Cricket Sessions
Street Cricket in Sunderland, South Shields, Darlington and Stockton/Middlesbrough
Our Chance to Shine Street Cricket project provides easy to access, free opportunities in under-served areas to get involved in the game.
We run three projects weekly – in Sunderland, South Shields, Darlington and in Stockton/Middlesbrough.
Street Cricket in Sunderland
Aiming to break down conventional barriers to the sport by bringing cricket directly to the community, the project has seen fantastic success in the five years it has been running.
The initiative is delivered in partnership with Young Asian Voices, an all-inclusive and multicultural youth and community charity based in the heart of Sunderland, ensuring opportunities are driven by an organisation deeply connected to the city’s community.
Durham Cricket and YAV work together to provide an all-round pathway for those involved in the project – from promoting the game in schools to spotting talent through a performance process, feeding into Durham Cricket’s wider pathway structure.
The project reaches hundreds of children every week, promoting social cohesion and ensuring accessibility to the sport for everyone, regardless of ability or background.
Street Cricket in South Shields
Our project in South Shields takes place in Marine Park School every Thursday and in Ocean Road Community Centre every Tuesday. It’s open to participants aged 8-15 and is completely free to attend.
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 16:00-17:00
Venue: Ocean Road Community Centre, South Shields, NE33 2DW.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 15:30-16:30
Venue: Marine Park School, Woodbine Estate, Hatfield Square, South Shields, NE33 2RD.
Street Cricket in Darlington
The ongoing Darlington street cricket project takes place in the Dolphin Centre every Friday. The sessions are open to participants aged 8-15 and are completely free to attend.
Date: Every Friday
Time: 16:00-17:30
Venue: Dolphin Centre, Horse Market, Darlington DL1 5RP
Street Cricket in Stockton/ Middlesbrough
The latest street cricket project is now established in Stockton/ Middlesbrough and takes place at the Macmillan Academy every Sunday starting with the 11th January 2026. The sessions are open to participants aged 8-15 and are completely free to attend.
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 11:00-12:30
Venue: Macmillan Academy, Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG
To get involved, email Shahzana Aslam (shahzana.aslam@durhamcricket.co.uk) or register below: