On Friday 22nd August, Folkestone CC proudly entered three teams into the fantastic Mersham Women’s ‘Bats n Bubbles’ Cricket Festival. Folkestone Ladies & Folkestone Fireballs — JOINT FIRST PLACE! What an incredible achievement! Folkestone Waves — a brilliant 4th place finish! Amazing effort and team spirit all around! A huge congratulations to all the ladies
Folkestone Cricket Club stands out as a truly inclusive community hub, offering cricket opportunities for people of all ages, genders, and abilities. Rooted in a rich history dating back to 1856, the club has evolved into a welcoming environment that reflects the diversity and spirit of the Folkestone area.
With five senior teams, a thriving junior section, a growing girls’ only section, a newly formed women’s section, walking cricket and disability cricket, there's something for everyone here.
The history of FCC shows that the club has provided talented players for over 155 years. In the long line of players that have played for Kent in recent years Robbie Joseph, Geraint Jones & James Tredwell have carried the club colours forward with pride and have played a part in coaching here.
One of the club’s most celebrated features is its thriving junior programme, which caters to children from as young as six years old. These sessions are designed not only to teach cricketing skills but also to foster teamwork, confidence, and a love for sport. Coaches focus on creating a fun and safe environment where children of all backgrounds can thrive, regardless of prior experience. This early engagement helps build lifelong connections to sport and community.
Folkestone Cricket Club also champions gender inclusivity, with dedicated sessions for girls and women. These initiatives aim to break down barriers that have traditionally limited female participation in cricket. By offering tailored coaching and match opportunities, the club empowers women and girls to develop their skills, compete, and enjoy the game in a supportive setting. The presence of female role models and coaches further strengthens the club’s commitment to equality and representation.
A particularly inspiring aspect of the club’s inclusivity is its support for Walking Cricket, a slower-paced version of the game designed for older adults and those with varying levels of fitness and mobility.
Participants not only enjoy the physical benefits of gentle exercise but also the social connection that comes from sharing tea and conversation after each game. This initiative is a powerful example of how sport can combat isolation and promote mental well-being.
In addition to age and gender inclusivity, Folkestone Cricket Club actively supports disability cricket, ensuring that individuals with physical and learning disabilities have access to meaningful sporting experiences. The club works closely with organisations like the Kent Cricket Community Trust to provide adapted sessions and resources that meet the needs of disabled players. These efforts reflect a broader commitment to removing barriers and making cricket accessible to all.
The club’s ethos is built around community, respect, and opportunity. Whether you're a child picking up a bat for the first time, a woman returning to sport, an older adult seeking connection, or someone with additional needs looking for a place to belong, Folkestone Cricket Club offers a welcoming space where everyone can participate and grow.
Folkestone Cricket Club are delighted to extend our thanks to Solley's for their generous sponsorship of our Senior cricket.
Their support will play a vital role in continuing our growth, improving the facilities and equipment we're able to offer our Members and our ability to compete at the highest level in coming seasons.
We’re proud to have Solley's join us on our cricketing journey and hope together we can enjoy successful summers ahead.
We run several senior Saturday sides in the Kent Cricket League as well as a Saturday Development XI. Our Sunday XI we play friendly fixtures where our team will be made up of a mixture of seniors and juniors.
Senior Training is from 18:00 to 19:30.
Thursday is the main session for the 1st and 2nd XI.
Tuesday is for the other senior squads.
Winter Indoor training is on Friday evenings from 6-8pm.
Our club offers structured cricket coaching sessions for children of all abilities from ages 6 upwards in the following groups.
Under 9s – Softball - Years 1 - 4
Under 11s – Hardball - Years 5 & 6
Under 13s – Hardball - Years 7 & 8
Under 13s - Girls only section
Under 15s – Hardball -Years 9 & 10
All our teams play competitive matches in the Saxon Shore League, Ashford & District Junior League and Canterbury Pharon Youth League throughout the summer against other local teams.
We are ECB Clubmark accredited and all our sessions are led by qualified coaches.
Our Winter Indoor training takes place on Monday evenings from 6 to 9pm.
Summer outdoor training is on Friday (Girls, U9, U11 & U13) & Monday (U15) evenings from 6 to 7:30pm
Our juniors play a prominent role in the club and many of them have progressed to play for our senior teams.
We now have a thriving "Girls Only" section at the club for girls aged 8-15.
Our coaches have been into local primary schools to deliver taster sessions, and we are pleased that lots for girls have joined our club.
Congratulations to our U11 Girls who were runners-up in the Saxon Shore League this season!!
Click here for more info on our girls section!
We're excited to introduce women's soft ball cricket at Three Hills!
This fun and social format is all about enjoying the game, with simple rules designed to make it easy to pick up and play. Soft ball cricket has grown in popularity in recent years, bringing women of all ages and backgrounds together to have a great time on and off the field.
If you’re looking to meet new people, stay active, and enjoy the outdoors this summer, why not give it a go and join us on a Friday evening?
Click HERE for more details!
This provides our 12-15 year olds with a pathway to senior cricket. Each year a small group of players are invited to join this programme which aim to give them the skills required to not just play Senior cricket but to contribute and dominate. Graduates of this program should have the confidence and ambition to forge a path to the top of the club.
All sessions are organised and run by Head Coach Roy Downey.
This lower impact version of cricket is the same beautiful game, just played at a strolling pace. Suitable for the more experienced player who wants to enjoy the game at a slightly slower pace.
Come and join us!! Click here to book your place.
We are pleased to announce that we are now a Disability Cricket Champion Club (DCCC) – one of only four in Kent!
The DCCC initiative is designed to help clubs create time and space for members of their community with different needs to enjoy the game of cricket.
This is led by Malcolm Porter (KCCT Coach Of The Year 2023).
Folkestone CC Juniors were honoured to be chosen to form the Guard Of Honour for the Kent Spitfires vs Glamorgan T20 Blast game on Sunday 3rd July 2022 at the Spitfire Ground.
They had a wonderful time and enjoyed the opportunity to see and meet some of their sporting heroes.
If you would like further information please contact a club representative below:-
| 1st XI Captain | Chris Jay | 07796 132905 |
| 2nd XI Captain | Matt Jay | 07392 309877 |
| 3rd XI Captain | Mark Jackson | 07739 395411 |
| 4th XI Captain | Paul Clark | 07432 673920 |
| 5th XI Captain | Harrison Carroll | 07476 191378 |
| Sunday / Midweek | Chris Jay | 07796 132905 |
| Junior Coordinator | Alwyn Fernandes | 07516 811470 |
| Disabled Cricket | Malcolm Porter | 07941 180291 |
