Whimple Cricket Club runs 5 colts sides consisting of under 11 hard-ball-pairs and 11 a-sides at under 11s, 13s, 15s, and 17s.

The colts play in the Bradleys sponsored East Devon youth league and have a particularly strong reputation.

Between 2003 and 2006 the colts had won the league 7 times and had been runners-up 5 times across the age ranges.  The success of the colts continued in 2008 with the under 12’s finishing league winners without being beaten, the under 13’s and 14’s finished runners up, the under 15’s won the league finishing unbeaten and the under 17’s in their first year completed the double winning the league and cup .

The colts have developed a number of players who have represented the East Devon District teams and also achieved County honours.

2008 success was helped with the running of a 10 week indoor winter training programme.  Due to its success the club has again decided to run a similar programme.  The 8 week program started 3rd March and is run by Whimple’s coach Trevor Griffin.  

Outdoor training for the under 11’s and 13’s takes place on Saturday mornings from 9.30am till 11am.  The first outdoor session for is April 25th.

Whimple under 17’s league winners - Captain Will Cleal – centre – with the trophy

Under 17 cup winning team

Whimple Cricket Club is wholly inclusive and gives opportunities to everyone regardless of gender, ability or previous sporting experience, anyone interested in joining the colt’s teams should contact the relevant team managers:

• Under 11 - Dave Fielding 01404 822104
• Under 13 – Phil Evens 01395233136
• Under 15 - Richard Bardot 01395276238
• Under 17 – Derek Richards

• Youth Development Officer – Richard Bardot - 01395276238