Ladies and Girls Cricket at Great Melton

Great Melton and Swardeston Ladies join forces for 2025

20 years after Lucy Phoenix & Kara Shingleton became the first females to play cricket for Melton, the Women & Girls’ section at the club is thriving and looking to further strengthen by merging with Swardeston Ladies. This will enable to teams to compete in the newly formed Iceni Women’s League Division1 and the existing Women’s Shell and Softball Leagues for the 2025 season onwards.

Both clubs see the merger as a fantastic opportunity that will give players the ability to play at the most appropriate level and help to develop their cricket by having a clear pathway. It should also ensure a wider pool of talent to enable competitive teams to be fielded in each level of competition.

With twice the number of coaches, opportunities to train on alternative Monday and Thursday evenings and both Melton Park and Hilltops available for matches and training, this is a a big step forward for ladies’ cricket at both clubs. The merger, however, only impacts the Women’s teams (involving women & girs from Year 8 upwards plus Year 7 County squad girls) and will not affect other junior or senior cricket that will continue to be managed and organised separately.

Work is underway regarding playing kit, shirt sponsorship and membership details.

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to get more involved please contact Maxine Rushton