Frequently Asked Questions
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GENERAL FAQS
What Does ACE stand for?
ACE stands for African Caribbean Engagement. We run programmes so support youngsters from all backgrounds but our key focus is to engage players of African and Caribbean heritage back into cricket
How Can I Work/Get Involved?
We are always grateful for all the help and support we have been shown over the years! If you are looking for a job role, please head over to our careers page here HERE to see what positions we have available. If you would like to volunteer, please speak to your cities Development lead, if you do not know who that is, please use the contact form HERE. Please note, we may not always be able to offer volunteer opportunities
How Can I Support ACE?
The support that has been shown to the programme has been overwhelming and we can not thank everyone enough. If you wish to support financially, we have a JustGiving Page and a PayPal Page which can be used to make a donation. All funds we raise go directly to the different programmes we run to benefit our attendee. We always grateful to see a reshare on our social channels or you could simply tell a friend. We have had had many youngsters join us due to friends and family being involved with ACE. Help us to reach more budding crickets. You can find all our social media channels Here
Why Was ACE Created?
There has been a severe decline in the number of players who hail from African and Caribbean backgrounds where cricket was once so prevalent in these communities. We thought it was time to rectify that. We also understand that there are a multitude of barriers that people face when playing cricket, particularly though from inner cities, so we decided to do something about that.
What Do You Do?
We run a number of programmes available to local youngsters to provide them with the opportunities to learn more about cricket and to get involved. We will provide as many different opportunities as we can to take in cricket, this could include competitions and different events.
SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
What Years Do You Work With?
Currently, we work with school years 5 through to year 8
How Can I Get My School Involved?
All you need to do is get in contact with us as info@aceprogramme.com with your school name, area and the ages you are looking to engage and a member of staff will be able to assist and advise on next steps
I Think This Would Be Good For My Child/rens School. What Can I Do?
We would need to talk to the school before we can commit to sessions. It is advised that you talk to the school to inform them about the programme and they can contact us directly at info@aceprogramme.com. Please note that are ability to work with schools is dependant on location and time availability. Unfortunately, we may have already filled our time slots or do not operate in the area. A member of staff will be able to advise if this is the case
What Cities Do You Work In?
Currently we operate schools programmes in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield and Nottingham
How Much Do Your Schools Programme Cost?
Our schools programmes are operated 100% free of charge. We do not ask for any fees from schools
Do Schools Need To Have Their Own Equipment?
If you have any equipment, that's great. If not, t's not a problem Any equipment required for the sessions, our coaches will be able to provide and bring with them to sessions
COMMUNITY SESSIONS
How Does My Son/Daughter Join?
When you have found a session, please register each child HERE. For safeguarding, we need to have each child registered if they are to attend one of our sessions. Once registered, you are free to attend. It is advised to use the contact information to confirm sessions. There may be times that sessions are cancelled due to weather, venue closure, holidays etc. So to avoid disappointment, we advise confirming before attending. Contact information can be found on each session flyer HERE
Is There A Cost For The Sessions?
Not at all! All our community sessions are operated completely free of charge
What Does My Child/ren Need For The Session?
All they will need is comfortable clothing and sports trainers. They do not need to have any cricket equipment to attend. Coaches will provide anything needed for the session. If your child/ren does have a bat that they would prefer to use, they are more than welcome to bring it along to use. Just don't forget to take it with you at home time!
When Do The Sessions Take Place?
Community sessions run weekly on their respective days throughout the year. We would advise using the contact information on the flyers to confirm the session before attending. Due to factors such as weather, school holidays and public holidays, there may be occasions when sessions will need to be cancelled or moved to an alternate time. Contact details can be found HERE on the flyers
ACADEMY
What How Does My Son/Daughter Join The Academy?
Academies are invite only. All players accepted to the Academies are done so through open days/trials which are announced on all our platforms when we have any on. Please note, due to the purpose and reason for the creation of The Academy, there are eligibility requirements for trialist. Full information can be found HERE
Can I Trial Even If I Do Not Meet The Eligibility Criteria?
Due to the nature behind why The Academy was formed and the issues faced by specific communities, it is important that we continue to keep these players at the forefront. This means, we are unfortunately unable to open trials to players who do not meet the eligibility requirements at this time
When Are The Open Days For The Academies?
Open days are dependant on the city it is held in. Full information on open days and scheduled trials can be found HERE
Is There A Cost To Join The Academy Programme?
There is no cost to join the Academies. We also do not ask for any fees for training or mentoring provided by the programme
Where Are Your Academies?
We currently have Academies running in South London, North London, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester
How Many Games Do You Have In The Season?
The amount of games we have per season varies each year. We organise as many games for both our junior and senior players so as to increase the amount of play time that players get
Do Players Have To Stop Playing For Their Club?
Absolutely not! The Academy is a training and support environment to assist players. Successful players are welcome and encouraged to continue with their club training and matches
I Live Abroad, Can I Trial?
Due to the training schedule and contact hours required, we would not be able to work with players that do not reside within the UK. We would also not be able to sponsor players to come over. We operate within the UK and players would need to be able to attend their local Academy location