Who are we?
Heathfield Park Cricket Club was founded in 1878. we are a thriving village club located in the beautiful village of Old Heathfield with glorious views across the South Downs.
We are family-friendly with a welcoming atmosphere and run 3 Saturday Sussex League sides, as well as Sunday and Wednesday friendly teams.
There is a fantastic junior programme run by ECB-qualified coaches, catering for all ages from 5 to 16. As a community amateur sports club (CASC number CH05161) the club is run and maintained by volunteers, the plays a pivotal role in the local community, by engaging young people in sport whilst catering for a wide range of abilities.
Why are we crowdfunding?
Improving the quality of the facilities has become a priority for the club as we look to grow. In order to improve the practise nets at the club members of Heathfield Park Cricket Club will be taking part in a sponsored walk throught the grounds of Heathfield Park on Sunday 21st July 2024, in order to try and raise as much money as possible to improve facilities at the ground.
How we’ll spend the money raised
The funds will go towards renovating/replacing the outdated and worn practise nets into a brand new surface that will improve the performance of the club for it’s growing membership.
Community impact
The nets project
The club’s aim is to renew the practise net at the club. This will allow young and old cricketers to practice and develop/improve their skills in a secure and safe environment, which can have a massive impact on their life’s by;
- Empowering Young Athletes: The cricket nets will act as a hub for our cricketers, enabling them to improve their abilities, expressive technique, and build self-confidence.
- Community Engagement: The project assists community engagement by brings together families, coaches, and volunteers in a spirit of community participation.
- Healthy Lifestyle Promotion: We will encourage the children and adults to use the facilities, which will involve them in physical activity and promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Talent Development: With proper training facilities we can identify and nurture exceptional talent opening doors to future opportunities and success in the world of cricket.
How you can play your part
- Donate: We will be much assisted in achieving our aim by any contribution, no matter how modest. Each pound will help us get one step closer to achieving our goal.
- Spread The Word: Share our campaign on social media platforms amongst friends and within your network. Your voice can amplify our message and help us reach a wider audience of potential supporters.
Please come out and support the club on what should be a site to behold and donate whatever you can afford, every bit will help us reach our goal and would be greatly appreciated.