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We are delighted to announce that Devon Cricket Foundation have become the latest to pledge their support for Her Game Too Cricket by entering into a partnership.
A governing body for cricket, Devon Cricket Foundation are responsible for the recreational game in the county. Their team of staff and volunteers work locally to engage diverse communities across Devon through the medium of cricket.
With a vision to “develop a fun and enabling environment in which more people in Devon play and are involved in cricket”, Devon Cricket are working on pioneering new ways to be more inclusive and representative of their county.
By partnering with the Foundation, Her Game Too Cricket are hoping to work with and support them in this endeavour and continuing our commitment to fighting against sexism within cricket.
An official statement from the Foundation reads: “We are delighted to be supporting such an important campaign as Her Game Too Cricket," says Managing Director, Matt Theedom.
"At the Devon Cricket Foundation, we aim to create welcoming environments within the sport and make cricket a game for all through our #OneGame plan.
We are pleased to be one of the first counties to support them in their mission to ensure that every woman continues to feel safe, comfortable and, most importantly, respected in the wider cricket community and of course, here in Devon."
To read the full statement and to learn more about the partnership, you can visit the Foundation’s website: www.devoncricket.co.uk
Paige Caunce, Director of Cricket at Her Game Too said: “We are thrilled to be bringing Devon Cricket Foundation on board with the Her Game Too Cricket campaign.
Sharing our commitment to inclusivity and promoting gender equality, we are very much looking forward to working together and spreading the message across Devon that cricket is Her Game Too.
The Foundation’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme, #OneGame, has made tremendous progress in bringing people together with a shared love of cricket. We are proud to be supporting their journey towards stamping out sexism from the sport.
Through partnering, we hope that we can inspire and encourage women and girls across the county to get involved in cricket, whether that be; playing, officiating, coaching or supporting. By supporting one another, we can break down barriers and challenge the stereotypes that still exist within the game.
We are incredibly thankful for Devon Cricket’s support and are excited about the future of cricket within the county.”
Lucy Ford, Director and Co-Founder of Her Game Too, added: “Her Game Too Cricket are keen to work with stakeholders within cricket who align with our values, and share our ethos that cricket is a game with all.
We are really pleased to be partnered with several grassroots clubs throughout the country, but we are also absolutely delighted to be partnered with the Devon Cricket Foundation”
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