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Primary Countdown Cricket Competition Entries 

We are running both Mixed and Girls Only competitions across 5 areas, culminating in 2 County Finals days.

In detail, the competitions we will be running are as follows:

• Primary Mixed Outdoor Softball Competition - This competition is open to year 5 and Year 6 pupils from state primary schools only.

Teams can be made up of both boys and girls. Games will be 8-a-side and schools may have squads of up to 10 pupils. The winners will progress to the Mixed County Finals on Wednesday 24^th June.

• Primary Girls Only Outdoor Softball Competition – This competition is open to girls only in years 5 and 6 from state primary schools only. 

Games will be 8-a-side and schools may have squads of up to 10 pupils. The winners of this will progress to the Girls County Finals on Wednesday 1^st July.   

The entry form for the Primary School Outdoor Softball competitions can be found below:

               2026 Primary School Countdown Cricket Entry Form

The entry forms will close on Friday 20^th March. We intend to release fixture details before the Easter holidays.

Prep for the School Games Mark

Applications for the School Games Mark open on 29 April. Schools should begin reviewing the criteria, gathering evidence and speaking with their SGO for support. SGOs are encouraged to start conversations with schools now to help them prepare ahead of the application window.

A new overview video and updated guidance will be released soon. This year, schools will need to select the time of day they run/attend intra and inter events; more guidance will follow in advance of the application opening.

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