Take a sports gap year and coach or play cricket abroad on a Real Sport Experience Programme
Although much smaller than football in terms of country participation, cricket is still one of the biggest sports in terms of player participation. India alone has up to half a billion people watching their biggest games!
Play cricket abroad in New Zealand and train at RSE's cricket academy programme. Be part of the New Zealand cricket academy team and play local teams in New Zealand, while also receiving top level training from a former international.
Coach cricket in Sri Lanka or India and help to develop the future of the sport in these countries, as well as the education of the young children. Coaching cricket abroad is the perfect way to spend your gap year if you are a cricket enthusiast, as part of a sports volunteer project.
To learn more about the Coaching and Playing cricket programmes, use the following links:
Help run training lessons and matches for township children in Port Elizabeth and give them the chance to play the game in a fun and rewarding environment.
Choose the 14 week placement which includes accommodation and meals during the 2010 Football World Cup!
Improve your cricket skills at world class facilities in South Africa with help from some of the game's greats including past stars. This is a great opportunity to raise your cricket game to new heights as well as discover a magnificent country.
Learn cricket from the very best in sunny New Zealand, where you’ll follow a personal programme. They’ll be plenty of chances to play in matches and access to training facilities in your free time.
