Family Day FAQs

For attendees

Why are my local clubs running Family Days?

  • Celebrate what the club has to offer
  • Bring more people to the cricket club – increase revenue, raise awareness of the club, grow club membership, connect existing club members and their families & friends
  • Get involved and be a part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
  • Provide a fun, exciting atmosphere in which to experience the excitement of the tournament

 

Where can I find local clubs?

  • Use the ECB Club Finder tool
  • Search social media for #CWC19Clubs – you’ll find local clubs with events going on

 

What do I need to do?

  • Simply turn up, enjoy the activities and bring the whole family along!

 

For Clubs

When should we host our Family Day(s)?

  • Whenever you like! We’d recommend the weekend of the 7 – 9 of June as this is when we’ll focus a lot of our marketing however you can hold it across any weekend throughout the World Cup
  • The World Cup 2019 runs from 30th May 2019 to 14th July 2019

 

What should we do to make it a success?

  • You’ll need to make sure people are aware of the event and what it will give them
  • The event is shaped by the people who are going to be attending it
  • Opportunities are maximised to bring in people, recruit volunteers and increase revenue
  • Utilise the Marketing Packs we’ve sent you to deck out your club in Cricket World Cup merchandise
  • Promote your event through your social media platforms, using #CWC19Clubs
  • Promote your event through local channels: newspapers, magazines, posters in shops, church noticeboards etc
  • Make sure you’ve provided ample food and drink for your attendees


What could it involve?

  • Showcase playing opportunities – T20 (current v past or parents v children), Women’s and Girls’ Soft Ball Cricket, Vitality U19 Club T20, junior cricket activities (including All Stars) – matches and coaching etc
  • Food and drink – from different cultures at the club, BBQ, beer festival, ice cream van, fish and chip van etc
  • Multi-media feeds – show Wold Cup games live on TV
  • Broader community engagement – other local sports clubs, crafts and businesses
  • Children’s activities – face-painting, bouncy castle, clowns etc

 

We have a general question about the Cricket World Cup Club programme that's not covered in the FAQs or elsewhere on the website – what do we do?

Email worldcupclubs@ecb.co.uk and we will get back to you ASAP.