About Bapchild Cricket Club
Bapchild Cricket Club is one of the oldest village cricket clubs in Kent, located just outside Sittingbourne. Our first recorded match was against Bridge in 1784.
Our Saturday cricket is made up of three teams. Our Saturday 1st XI, 2XI and 3rd XI teams play in the Kent League Division 5, Division 8 and Division 12 respectively. Sunday’s we play in Kent Village League Division 3 as well as some 2nd team friendlies.
We run a strong colts section with over 70 junior members playing competitive cricket across 4 teams ranging from Under 10s to Under 16s and we welcome children from the age of 5 upwards. We have over 10 qualified coaches supporting the section.
In 2010, we received ECB Clubmark Accreditation, which recognises that the Club is committed to ensuring that all children who play cricket have a safe, positive and fun experience, whatever their level of involvement.
Our aim is to widening the appeal of cricket to ensure as many people as possible are welcomed into the game at all levels regardless of age, race, ability, gender, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief.
We have also received Focus Club status, which means we work in partnership with ECB through Kent Cricket Board and the local community
The Club, like many Clubs, believe that all players must be provided with the best opportunity to enjoy and develop their game. In winter the Club runs indoor nets.
1. to provide a focus for the local community
2. to provide cricket for all it’s members regardless of ace, nationality, ethnicity, religion or other beliefs, age, ability, disability, sex, sexual orientation or economic circumstances and other social pursuits as the committee deem neccessary.