The definition of a focus club is a club that:-

• Is affiliated to the ECB via the County Cricket Board.
• Is committed to achieving the objectives within ‘Building Partnerships’.
• Will work in partnership with ECB, the County Cricket Board, schools and the community to deliver high quality agreed development plan outcomes.
• Has achieved or is committed to achieving and maintaining ECB Clubmark Accreditation evidencing that they are a safe, effective and child friendly club.
• Has a club development plan that has been approved by the County Cricket Board and is reviewed and updated on an annual basis.

Selected by County Cricket Boards on the basis that:-

• They are identified as a key deliverer within the County Cricket Board strategic development plan.
• They are committed strategically to delivery of junior development programmes and/or development activities with specific target groups (disability, women/girls, and ethnic minorities).

They are able to access and utilise ECB, County Cricket Board and local development resources to support the delivery of their club development plan.

In Dorset we have 15 Focus Clubs approved by the ECB:

1. Bournemouth CC

2. Blandford CC

3. Broadstone CC

4. Bridport CC

5. Dorchester CC

6. Hamworthy CC

7. Christchurch CC

8. Poole Town CC

9. Portland RT CC

10. Parley CC

11. Stalbridge CC

12. Suttoners CC

13. Weymouth CC

14. Wayfarers CC

15. Wimborne CC

Click here to access details of the Focus Clubs currently in Dorset