University of Glasgow Sport & West of Scotland Cricket Club Form New Community Link

The partnership, supported by SSS and Cricket Scotland, allows University of Glasgow Cricket Club to access the international standard facilities at West of Scotland Cricket Club (WSCC) for both training and matches, and also provide support to community outreach development programmes in place through Active Schools.  In addition University of Glasgow Cricket Club will be able to access the services of WSCC Coach David Hinchcliffe.

Commenting on the partnership Keith Joss, Head of Service Development at the University of Glasgow Sport said, “I am delighted that we are working with West of Scotland Cricket Club to help promote the sport.  This type of Approved Community Link demonstrates the value of cooperation with our close neighbours and will help us to move University of Glasgow Cricket Club forward.”

Tony Lewis, Chairman of West of Scotland Cricket Club added, “This partnership is an essential part of our strategy to develop cricket in the West End of Glasgow, and we are really looking forward to having University of Glasgow Cricket Club using our facilities and supporting our programmes.”

“This type of Approved Community Link demonstrates the value of cooperation with our close neighbours and will help us to move University of Glasgow Cricket Club forward.”

David Sharkey, Captain of University of Glasgow Cricket Club also sees the benefits.  “Our club has been a bit of sleeping giant in British Universities and College Sport (BUCS) competitions in the past few years.  Being able to train and play our matches at the excellent West of Scotland Cricket Club can be the catalyst to improved performances and results.  We are sure our opponents will really enjoy the chance to play in such inspirational surroundings.”

For information about forming an Approved Community Club Link partnership please contact your SSS Regional Sport Coordinator.