At the pinnacle of our performance pyramid is the Men's UCCE Cricket programme, designed for elite cricketers with aspirations of securing professional contracts. Oxford is one of just five university centres nationwide offering this prestigious programme, which is run in partnership with the University of Oxford. Our programme has a strong track record of success, having won the BUCS National Championship in 2024, 2016, and 2019.
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Men's BUCS Teams: We field one Men's team in the outdoor British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Midlands Conference League, which runs from mid-April through to June.
Women's Cricket: Oxford Brookes students have the opportunity to play on the Oxford University Women's team, similar to the UCCE programme. The women's programme at Oxford University is led by Graham Charlesworth, who also serves as the UCCE head coach and supports the Men's Oxford Brookes programme. For more information about women's cricket, you can email him at gmcharlesworth65@gmail.com) or speak to the club at the Sports Fair.
During the 2022/23 academic year, we introduced an intramural Indoor Tape Ball League, supported by various Brookes Union societies. Tape Ball, originating in South Asia, is a popular variation of cricket played with a tennis ball wrapped in electrical tape, making it lighter, faster and ideal for indoor play. The league runs on Sundays from 17:30 to 19:30.
To stay updated on the league and learn how to get involved, follow @BrookesSportOxford on Instagram, where we’ll post all the latest details.
You can reach out to the Cricket Club directly on social media to find out more and get involved:
You can meet the Cricket Club and Oxford UCCE and all our Student Sports Clubs at the Sports Fair on Wednesday 18 September 2024, during Freshers Week at Brookes Sport, Headington.
Most clubs hold trials and taster sessions after the Sports Fair. If you miss the Sports Fair or want to join later in the year, feel free to contact the club directly via social media.
In the meantime, stay updated or learn more about sport and active wellness at Oxford Brookes, by following us on Instagram (@BrookesSportOxford) or contacting the Student Sport Team at sport@brookes.ac.uk
Trials for the Men's BUCS Teams are held during the second semester in preparation for the upcoming season, though cricket activity also takes place during the first semester. For those interested in joining the Men's UCCE programme, trials are conducted throughout October. To participate in these trials, you must register your interest by Friday 27 September 2024.
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Our Head of Cricket, Graham Charlesworth, is a former top-level cricketer with a long-standing presence in the Oxford university cricket scene. Each year, Graham assembles a coaching team that blends experience with a person-centred approach, reflecting his commitment to individual development.
Graham leverages his extensive network to arrange annual matches against professional County sides and balances his coaching responsibilities across the Men's and Women's UCCE programmes. Additionally, Graham serves as Head Coach for the University of Oxford Cricket Club and supports the Oxford Brookes Men's 1st Team.
We are committed to supporting aspiring coaches and support staff just as we do our student-athletes. If you’re interested in developing your skills and learning from our experienced coaches in a high-performance environment, please contact our Student Sport Team by emailing sport@brookes.ac.uk
The cost of joining any Student Sports Club is £160 for the 2024/25 academic year, which equates to approximately £6.15 per week of the sporting calendar. This fee is required for each Sports Club you compete for. This cost includes the essentials required to play your sport and access appropriate support.
Those in receipt of a Brookes Bursary or International Hardship Award for 2024/25 are exempt from paying the £160. If this applies to you, please complete this application form and provide the required confirmation.
Those selected as TEAMBrookes Sports Scholars are also waived of the requirement to make the £160 payment, as part of the performance support provided.
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