Welcome To Lindfield Cricket Club

Club Background

We are a long established Club – formed in 1747

We are a FOCUS club

We have a thriving senior playing membership – between 75 and 80 senior playing members currently

In 2007, we fielded 3 sides on a Saturday and 2 on a Sunday

We have an ever-expanding Academy (over 200 members) with an excellent reputation in the area

The 1st and 2nd XIs have played in the Sussex Invitation League since its inception

In 2008, these sides will play in Division 3 of the County League

The 3rd XI, the Swans, play in the Stoner Mid Sussex Cricket League and gained promotion from Division 3 in 2007 after finishing 2nd

In 2008, we will enter a 4th XI, the Cygnets into the Stoner Mid Sussex League

Our Approach

We champion the spirit of cricket

We seek to expose our junior players to the demands of league cricket

We aim to encourage juniors to enjoy and appreciate the game

We encourage all members to participate fully in the activities of the club

Our Cricket Aims

To be one of the top performing senior Clubs in the County

Our Academy to be recognised as setting the standard for youth development

For all XIs to maximise their performance levels

To ensure the continued success of the club through successful integration of Academy players into senior cricket

Senior Cricket

We cater for all levels with 4 XIs on a Saturday & 2 XIs on a Sunday

Senior practice every Thursday night throughout the season

Senior Winter nets at Hove from end Jan through to end April

Pre-season nets at Great Walstead School throughout March & April

A team plays in the Dolphin Indoor Cricket League during the winter

Cricket Week & Lindfield Sixes held in August

Academy Cricket

We have a membership in excess of 200 (ages 6-17)

We have age group sides at U9 through to U16

We have an Academy Director

We have 19 qualified coaches

Academy training takes place on Friday evenings & Sunday mornings

We are closely integrated with the Sussex representative structure


Our Set-Up

Home is Lindfield Common – all 1st XI & 2nd XI games are played here

3rd XI & 4th XI games are played at Great Walstead School & Hickman's Lane

We are in discussions with the council re a 2nd pitch on The Common

We have submitted an application for additional net facilities

We have planning permission to extend our pavilion

The Social Side

It’s not just the cricket!

Club has a licensed bar and is open after all home games

Social Committee ensures regular activities throughout the season

‘First Friday of the Month’ throughout the close season

Club Dinner in February

LCC ‘Big Day Out’ in July