Alex is a Rising Star!

Enormous congratulations to Fifth Form pupil Alex, for his National Cricket Collective Award in the category of “Rising Star”. Awarded to a young volunteer making a difference in the game, the accolade recognises Alex’s hard work as Head Groundsman of Kirk Hammerton Cricket Club.

Following his county win for the same category at the Yorkshire Cricket Board Awards in September, Alex was eligible for national recognition. A short film made for the Awards Evening included some testimonials by those who are close to the cricket club.

“I’ve never known someone as young as Alex become a Head Groundsman, and not just [an] assistant groundsman, but he is the groundsman. Not only has he learnt how to become a groundsman in the last eighteen months or so, but he’s now showing real leadership qualities.” Andrew Wager, Kirk Hammerton CC.

“It’s fantastic! Absolutely fantastic, I’ve never seen anything like it. He gets back from school and the first thing he does is come down here and he starts working on the pitch.” Mark Amsden, local resident of Kirk Hammerton.

A panel of experts selected the national winners from all the regional winners across the country who are being announced during The Twelve Days of The Cricket Collective. Throughout the first 12 days of December, the awards aim to celebrate the hard work and dedication given by cricket volunteers across England and Wales.

Humble Alex told us, “I’m delighted to win this award to show the hard work that myself and other volunteers do in the cricketing world.”

At St Peter’s, we are so proud of Alex and his unwavering commitment to the sport. Gareth Sharp, Head of Cricket, said “Such a wonderful story. It epitomises Alex, his core values and everything he stands for.”

We look forward to seeing his achievements both on and off the pitch in the coming years.

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