Soft Ball Cricket Festivals 2025
The Isle of Man Cricket Association have created a range of different offers for women and girls to play cricket this coming cricket season including soft ball festivals and new for 2025 U16 soft ball festivals to cater for the increasing number of girls playing cricket in secondary school.
Soft Ball Festivals
Women’s soft ball cricket festivals are a great opportunity for females to participate in cricket games that have the primary focus to socialise and have fun – results are not important. The soft ball cricket festivals are all about getting together to enjoy the game and are a great way to try the game for the first time. You don’t need to have any previous experience of playing cricket. It’s open to any female player age 12 and above - clubs can enter teams, you can form your own team of 8 players or sign up individually and be allocated to a team on the day. Equipment will be provided on the day.
Soft Ball Festival Dates:
U16 Soft Ball Festivals (new for 2025)
The U16 female soft ball cricket festivals are all about getting together to enjoy the game and playing with friends. The soft-ball festivals are open to players of all experiences, encouraging new players to take part as well current players. You don’t need to have any previous experience of playing cricket. Clubs can enter teams or players can sign up individually and be allocated to a team on the day. Equipment will be provided on the day.
U16 Soft Ball Festival Dates:
Soft Ball Festivals
Women’s soft ball cricket festivals are a great opportunity for females to participate in cricket games that have the primary focus to socialise and have fun – results are not important. The soft ball cricket festivals are all about getting together to enjoy the game and are a great way to try the game for the first time. You don’t need to have any previous experience of playing cricket. It’s open to any female player age 12 and above - clubs can enter teams, you can form your own team of 8 players or sign up individually and be allocated to a team on the day. Equipment will be provided on the day.
Soft Ball Festival Dates:
- 4th May - King William's College, 14:30 start
- 20th July - Cronkbourne CC, 13:00 start
U16 Soft Ball Festivals (new for 2025)
The U16 female soft ball cricket festivals are all about getting together to enjoy the game and playing with friends. The soft-ball festivals are open to players of all experiences, encouraging new players to take part as well current players. You don’t need to have any previous experience of playing cricket. Clubs can enter teams or players can sign up individually and be allocated to a team on the day. Equipment will be provided on the day.
U16 Soft Ball Festival Dates:
- 18th May - Cronkbourne CC, 13:00 start
- 29th June - Cronkbourne CC, 13:00 start
- 31st August - King William's College, 13:00 start
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Women's 2025 Soft Ball League Fixtures Published
The 2025 women's soft ball league will see 8 teams compete over the season from Monday 28th April. Fixtures can be found on: iomcacomps.play-cricket.com/website/division/129136
First Soft Ball Cricket Festival 2024
Women's 2024 Soft Ball League Fixtures Published
The 2024 women's soft ball league will see 7 teams compete over the season from Monday 13th May. Fixtures can be found on: iomcacomps.play-cricket.com/website/division/123035.
Changes to the rules for 2024 include:
Changes to the rules for 2024 include:
- 18 yard pitch
- 10-a-side
- 20 overs, max 3 overs per bowler
- 35 yards recommended boundary size
- Bowl from 1 end
Women's Soft Ball Cricket Festivals 2023
The women and girl's soft ball cricket festivals will be taking place in 2023 prior to the start of the women's soft ball cricket league beginning on June 12th May.
The soft ball cricket festivals are:
The soft ball cricket festivals are all about getting together to enjoy the game and are a great way to try the game for the first time. The timing of the festivals this year will allow the women's soft ball league teams to get some practice in before the start of the season.
You don’t need to have any previous experience of playing cricket. It’s open to any female player all ages and abilities - you can form your own team of 8 players, join a local team or sign up individually and be allocated to a team on the day. Please come along and enjoy it all so don’t delay, book now by emailing [email protected]
The soft ball cricket festivals are:
- Sunday 7th May - Peel and St John's CC, Mullen-e-Cloie @ 2pm start
- Monday 15th May - Castletown CC, King William's college @ 6pm start
- Sunday 21st May - Crosby CC, Marown Playing Fields @ 1 o'clock start
- Sunday 28th May - Cronkbourne CC, Tromode Road @ 1 o'clock start
The soft ball cricket festivals are all about getting together to enjoy the game and are a great way to try the game for the first time. The timing of the festivals this year will allow the women's soft ball league teams to get some practice in before the start of the season.
You don’t need to have any previous experience of playing cricket. It’s open to any female player all ages and abilities - you can form your own team of 8 players, join a local team or sign up individually and be allocated to a team on the day. Please come along and enjoy it all so don’t delay, book now by emailing [email protected]
Women's 2023 Soft Ball League Fixtures Published
Fixtures have been finalised for the 2023 women’s soft ball leagues and the full league programme can be found on Play Cricket: iomcacomps.play-cricket.com/Competitions
The 2023 women's soft ball cricket league will have 8 teams played in Division 1 and the newly formed Division 2.
Changes from the 2022 season:
Women's T20 rules can be found below, with particular reference to overs per bowler and fielding restrictions:
The 2023 women's soft ball cricket league will have 8 teams played in Division 1 and the newly formed Division 2.
Changes from the 2022 season:
- Division 1 will be played in a T20 format with as close to 11-a-side as possible.
- Division 2 will be played as 16-overs in a pairs format
- The soft ball league will begin after TT on Monday 12th June with regional festivals on a Sunday afternoon and Monday evening through May leading up to the beginning of the league season.
Women's T20 rules can be found below, with particular reference to overs per bowler and fielding restrictions:
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Female Knock Out Cup 2022
After a very successful women's soft ball cricket league season with 9 teams playing 26 fixtures over the summer so far. The 2022 season will culminate with the knock out cup.
The IOMCA are looking for teams of 6 to enter either a cricket or soft ball female knock out cup competition. The teams can be made up from cricket clubs, sports teams, work colleagues or a group of friends.
The IOMCA are looking for teams of 6 to enter either a cricket or soft ball female knock out cup competition. The teams can be made up from cricket clubs, sports teams, work colleagues or a group of friends.
- Sunday 28th August
- King William’s College
- 1 o’clock start
- Cricket and soft ball entries
- Equipment can be provided (soft ball)
Women's Soft Ball Cricket League 2022
After four teams playing in the inaugural women's soft ball cricket league in 2021, this has increased to nine teams in 2022. The nine teams include two each from Cronkbourne CC, Castletown CC and Peel and St Johns CC and one each from Crosby CC, Finch Hill CC and Ramsey CC. With Peel and St John's CC, Crosby CC and Finch Hill CC new into the league this season.
The new soft ball cricket league fixtures have been published on - iomcacomps.play-cricket.com/website/division/107329. Fixtures will be played over eight Monday evenings and the home ground will host three fixtures with each team playing two fixtures. The games will be umpired by the clubs, scored and points recorded on Play Cricket.
The new soft ball cricket league fixtures have been published on - iomcacomps.play-cricket.com/website/division/107329. Fixtures will be played over eight Monday evenings and the home ground will host three fixtures with each team playing two fixtures. The games will be umpired by the clubs, scored and points recorded on Play Cricket.
Women and Girl's Soft Ball Festivals Launched for 2022
The women and girl's soft ball cricket festivals will be taking place in 2022 at four venues across the island with the knock out cup planned for August after its success in 2021. The soft ball cricket festivals are all about getting together to enjoy the game. The softer ball means no pads and gloves, the colourful bats are perfect for smashing boundaries with, and it all leaves you with pure cricketing fun: bowl, bat, catch and laugh!
You don’t need to have any previous experience of playing cricket. It’s open to any female player all ages and abilities - you can form your own team of 8 players, join a local team or sign up individually and be allocated to a team on the day. Please come along and enjoy it all so don’t delay, book now by emailing [email protected]
You don’t need to have any previous experience of playing cricket. It’s open to any female player all ages and abilities - you can form your own team of 8 players, join a local team or sign up individually and be allocated to a team on the day. Please come along and enjoy it all so don’t delay, book now by emailing [email protected]
Soft Ball Knock Out Cup 2021
Brand new for 2021 - the female soft ball knock out cup
Female soft ball cricket is a short and fun version of the game using a soft cricket ball and plastic bats. The game is designed to give everyone a fair opportunity to bat, bowl and field, making it a brilliant way for females of all ages and abilities to play the game.
You don’t need to have any previous experience of playing cricket, it’s open to female players of all ages and abilities. The IOMCA are looking for teams of 6 to enter and the teams can be made up from cricket clubs, sports teams, work colleagues or a group of friends.
Date: Sunday 29th August
Venue: King William’s College
Start time: 1 o’clock
Equipment can be provided.
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, suitable for sport
If you would like to register a team please email [email protected]
Female soft ball cricket is a short and fun version of the game using a soft cricket ball and plastic bats. The game is designed to give everyone a fair opportunity to bat, bowl and field, making it a brilliant way for females of all ages and abilities to play the game.
You don’t need to have any previous experience of playing cricket, it’s open to female players of all ages and abilities. The IOMCA are looking for teams of 6 to enter and the teams can be made up from cricket clubs, sports teams, work colleagues or a group of friends.
Date: Sunday 29th August
Venue: King William’s College
Start time: 1 o’clock
Equipment can be provided.
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, suitable for sport
If you would like to register a team please email [email protected]
Women and Girl's Soft Ball Cricket Festivals 2021
The women and girl's soft ball cricket festivals will be taking place in 2021 across the island with a new knock out cup planned for August. The soft ball cricket festivals are all about getting together to enjoy the game. The softer ball means no pads and gloves, the colourful bats are perfect for smashing boundaries with, and it all leaves you with pure cricketing fun: bowl, bat, catch and laugh.
You don’t need to have any previous experience of playing cricket. It’s open to any female player all ages and abilities - you can form your own team of 8 players, join a local team or sign up individually and be allocated to a team on the day. Please come along and enjoy it all so don’t delay, book now by emailing [email protected]
Women & Girl's Soft Ball Cricket Festival Dates, Times & Venues:
Saturday 15th May - Cronkbourne CC (Tromode Road) @ 3 o’clock (after the Manx Youth Games)
Sunday 6th June - Ramsey CC (Ramsey Grammar School) @ 2 o’clock
Saturday 3rd July - Castletown CC (King William’s College) @ 2 o’clock
Saturday 7th August - Union Mills CC (Union Mills FC, Garey Mooar) @ 2 o’clock
Sunday 29th August - King William’s College Knock Out Cup @ 1 o’clock
You don’t need to have any previous experience of playing cricket. It’s open to any female player all ages and abilities - you can form your own team of 8 players, join a local team or sign up individually and be allocated to a team on the day. Please come along and enjoy it all so don’t delay, book now by emailing [email protected]
Women & Girl's Soft Ball Cricket Festival Dates, Times & Venues:
Saturday 15th May - Cronkbourne CC (Tromode Road) @ 3 o’clock (after the Manx Youth Games)
Sunday 6th June - Ramsey CC (Ramsey Grammar School) @ 2 o’clock
Saturday 3rd July - Castletown CC (King William’s College) @ 2 o’clock
Saturday 7th August - Union Mills CC (Union Mills FC, Garey Mooar) @ 2 o’clock
Sunday 29th August - King William’s College Knock Out Cup @ 1 o’clock
Soft Ball Cricket League Fixtures Published 2021
Four teams have entered the inaugural women's soft ball cricket league - two teams from Castletown and one each from Cronkbourne and Ramsey. The new soft ball cricket league fixtures have been published on iomcacomps.play-cricket.com. Fixtures will be played over six Sundays through the summer and the home ground will host all the fixtures with each team playing two fixtures. The games will be umpired by the clubs, scored and points recorded on Play Cricket.
Soft Ball Cricket League Rules
General
• Teams will be 8-a-side, minimum age is Y7 school age (unless IOMCA squad player). All players eligible including women's National Team squad players.
• One club will host all the fixtures with 3 teams at a venue, 3 games played in an evening (all teams playing two fixtures)
• Games will be played on the artificial or grass wicket
• Pitch size is 16 yards
• Pairs cricket format will be used. Each innings will be 8 overs per team. 2 overs per pair.
• Two umpires and one scorer per pitch required.
• Gray Nicholls white wonder balls used.
• Plastic or wooden bats can be used.
• Team captains will be responsible for coin or bat toss and deciding to bat or bowl
• Teams should be 8 in a team. If a team only have 7 then they can only use 7 when fielding. When batting the opposition choose which batswoman bats again in the last pair. If a team only has 6 then the team must field with 6 and when batting the last pair (4th) will be consist of one choice of the opposing captain and one choice of the captain of 6 players.
• If a team has more than an 8-player squad then they must play the same batting team as fielding team in a match. No rotation of players in a match. (except in injury replacement).
•Teams will be awarded 2 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss.
• In the event of 2 or more teams being tied on points in the league, the team that did better in the head to head will take the higher place in the league. If it is still tied, then the team scored the highest aggregate score through the stage will take the higher position.
Batting
• Batters will bat in pairs
• Each pair will face 2 overs, 12 balls in total.
• Batting team starts on 200 runs
• 1 run is scored every time the batters change ends
• 4 runs are scored if the ball is struck over the boundary along the ground
• 6 runs are scored if the ball is struck over the boundary without bouncing
• If a batter is out then the team lose 5 runs and the batter continues batting but changes ends with partner
• Modes of dismissal – Bowled, Caught, Run Out, Stumped, Hit Wicket.
Bowling
• 6 ball overs and bowling always occurs at the same end.
• No extra ball for wides or no balls apart from in the final over of an innings
• If a wide or no ball is bowled 2 runs are scored, extra runs can also be scored off wides and no balls
• No bowler may bowl more than 2 overs.
• Ideally bowlers should bowl overarm only
• If the ball bounces more than twice before it gets to the batter it is deemed a no ball
• Teams will be 8-a-side, minimum age is Y7 school age (unless IOMCA squad player). All players eligible including women's National Team squad players.
• One club will host all the fixtures with 3 teams at a venue, 3 games played in an evening (all teams playing two fixtures)
• Games will be played on the artificial or grass wicket
• Pitch size is 16 yards
• Pairs cricket format will be used. Each innings will be 8 overs per team. 2 overs per pair.
• Two umpires and one scorer per pitch required.
• Gray Nicholls white wonder balls used.
• Plastic or wooden bats can be used.
• Team captains will be responsible for coin or bat toss and deciding to bat or bowl
• Teams should be 8 in a team. If a team only have 7 then they can only use 7 when fielding. When batting the opposition choose which batswoman bats again in the last pair. If a team only has 6 then the team must field with 6 and when batting the last pair (4th) will be consist of one choice of the opposing captain and one choice of the captain of 6 players.
• If a team has more than an 8-player squad then they must play the same batting team as fielding team in a match. No rotation of players in a match. (except in injury replacement).
•Teams will be awarded 2 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss.
• In the event of 2 or more teams being tied on points in the league, the team that did better in the head to head will take the higher place in the league. If it is still tied, then the team scored the highest aggregate score through the stage will take the higher position.
Batting
• Batters will bat in pairs
• Each pair will face 2 overs, 12 balls in total.
• Batting team starts on 200 runs
• 1 run is scored every time the batters change ends
• 4 runs are scored if the ball is struck over the boundary along the ground
• 6 runs are scored if the ball is struck over the boundary without bouncing
• If a batter is out then the team lose 5 runs and the batter continues batting but changes ends with partner
• Modes of dismissal – Bowled, Caught, Run Out, Stumped, Hit Wicket.
Bowling
• 6 ball overs and bowling always occurs at the same end.
• No extra ball for wides or no balls apart from in the final over of an innings
• If a wide or no ball is bowled 2 runs are scored, extra runs can also be scored off wides and no balls
• No bowler may bowl more than 2 overs.
• Ideally bowlers should bowl overarm only
• If the ball bounces more than twice before it gets to the batter it is deemed a no ball
New Soft Ball Cricket Initiatives for 2021
Building on the successes of the women and girls’ soft ball cricket festivals in 2019 and 2020 there is a number of new initiatives planned for 2021 as well as the traditional festivals.
Soft Ball Cricket Festivals
Pairs cricket, played on a smaller field and due to the softer ball no protective equipment is needed. Playing time at festivals is usually about two to four hours. It’s a game for absolutely everybody, no matter the experience, skill level, fitness, or age. Festivals will continue to be IOMCA run and hosted in clubs. Any age is welcome and festivals are open to individuals or club sides. People can form their own team of 8 players, join a local team or sign up individually and be allocated to a team on the day. Not available to IOMCA Senior Squad players.
Soft Ball Cricket Leagues (new for 2021)
A more serious offer teams who want to play more competitively. 16 overs 8-a-side pairs game played with larger boundaries with two fixtures played at a venue. The games will be umpired by the clubs, scored and points recorded on Play Cricket. League fixtures will be club run, for age 11+ and open to club sides and anyone who would like to form a team of 8.
Soft Ball Cricket Cup (new for 2021)
8 - a-side knock out cup pairs format run by the IOMCA at one central venue.
Soft Ball Cricket Festivals
Pairs cricket, played on a smaller field and due to the softer ball no protective equipment is needed. Playing time at festivals is usually about two to four hours. It’s a game for absolutely everybody, no matter the experience, skill level, fitness, or age. Festivals will continue to be IOMCA run and hosted in clubs. Any age is welcome and festivals are open to individuals or club sides. People can form their own team of 8 players, join a local team or sign up individually and be allocated to a team on the day. Not available to IOMCA Senior Squad players.
Soft Ball Cricket Leagues (new for 2021)
A more serious offer teams who want to play more competitively. 16 overs 8-a-side pairs game played with larger boundaries with two fixtures played at a venue. The games will be umpired by the clubs, scored and points recorded on Play Cricket. League fixtures will be club run, for age 11+ and open to club sides and anyone who would like to form a team of 8.
Soft Ball Cricket Cup (new for 2021)
8 - a-side knock out cup pairs format run by the IOMCA at one central venue.
Women and Girl's Festivals 2020
The women and girl's soft ball festivals will be taking place again in 2020 after the success in 2019 with over 110 new participants over the summer. A huge thank you to the clubs who are hosting again in 2020.
Regionalised Girl's Soft Ball Cricket Training 2019
There will be regionalised weekly soft ball cricket sessions running over the summer for girls aged 8-15 across the island.
All sessions will be free of charge
Free Cric Start t shirt for new participants
Free Cric Start soft ball bat and ball for all participants
South & East Training Dates -
Tuesday 21st May
Tuesday 27th May
Tuesday 11th June
Tuesday 18th June
Tuesday 25th June
Tuesday 2nd July
Tuesday 9th July
Tuesday 16th July
All sessions 6-7:30 at King William's College (meet outside the main pavilion).
North & West Training Dates -
Thursday 23rd May
Thursday 30th May
Thursday 13th June
Thursday 20th June
Thursday 27th June
Thursday 4th July
Thursday 11th July
Thursday 18th July
All sessions 6-7:30 at Ramsey Grammar School (cricket pitch side).
To express your interest please email [email protected]
All sessions will be free of charge
Free Cric Start t shirt for new participants
Free Cric Start soft ball bat and ball for all participants
South & East Training Dates -
Tuesday 21st May
Tuesday 27th May
Tuesday 11th June
Tuesday 18th June
Tuesday 25th June
Tuesday 2nd July
Tuesday 9th July
Tuesday 16th July
All sessions 6-7:30 at King William's College (meet outside the main pavilion).
North & West Training Dates -
Thursday 23rd May
Thursday 30th May
Thursday 13th June
Thursday 20th June
Thursday 27th June
Thursday 4th July
Thursday 11th July
Thursday 18th July
All sessions 6-7:30 at Ramsey Grammar School (cricket pitch side).
To express your interest please email [email protected]
Women & Girl's Soft Ball Cricket Festivals 2019
The IOMCA has organised women and girl's soft ball cricket festivals across the Isle of Man in 2019.
Soft ball cricket festivals - what's it all about???
Festivals are all about celebration, a women and girl's soft ball cricket festival is no different, it's all about getting together to enjoy the game.
The softer ball means no pads and gloves, the colourful bats are perfect for smashing boundaries with, and it all leaves you with pure cricketing fun: bat, bowl, catch and laugh.
You don't need to have any previous experience of playing cricket. It's open to any female player - you can form your own team of 8 players or sign up individually and be allocated to a team in advance.
All players will receive a free Cric Start bat and ball set and hoodie or t shirt.
Please come along and enjoy it all so don't delay, book now by emailing iomcrickethotmail.com
Venues & Dates
15th June Crosby CC Marown Playing Fields
22nd June Peel & St Johns CC Mullen-E-Cloie
29th June Cronkbourne CC Tromode Road
6th July Finch Hill CC Ballafletcher Sports Ground
13th July Ramsey CC Ramsey Grammar School
3rd August Castletown CC King William's College
31st August Crosby CC
8th September Peel & St Johns CC
14th September Castletown CC
All festivals will start at 2 o'clock and run for 2 to 3 hours.
Soft ball cricket festivals - what's it all about???
Festivals are all about celebration, a women and girl's soft ball cricket festival is no different, it's all about getting together to enjoy the game.
The softer ball means no pads and gloves, the colourful bats are perfect for smashing boundaries with, and it all leaves you with pure cricketing fun: bat, bowl, catch and laugh.
You don't need to have any previous experience of playing cricket. It's open to any female player - you can form your own team of 8 players or sign up individually and be allocated to a team in advance.
All players will receive a free Cric Start bat and ball set and hoodie or t shirt.
Please come along and enjoy it all so don't delay, book now by emailing iomcrickethotmail.com
Venues & Dates
15th June Crosby CC Marown Playing Fields
22nd June Peel & St Johns CC Mullen-E-Cloie
29th June Cronkbourne CC Tromode Road
6th July Finch Hill CC Ballafletcher Sports Ground
13th July Ramsey CC Ramsey Grammar School
3rd August Castletown CC King William's College
31st August Crosby CC
8th September Peel & St Johns CC
14th September Castletown CC
All festivals will start at 2 o'clock and run for 2 to 3 hours.
IOMCA Soft Ball Festival Rules & Scoresheet
Softball Cricket Festival Rules
General
• Open to females age 11 and above.
• The games will be 8-a-side but can be increased or decreased dependent on festival numbers. Team numbers are flexible to allow everyone to participate.
• Pitch size is 16 yards and can be shortened depending on the age of the player.
• Pairs cricket format will be used.
• Each innings will be 2 overs per pair dependent on team number.
• IOMCA W&Gs softball equipment will be used, this includes an incrediball, which is soft.
• Ideally no IOMCA Senior Squad players to play at this level.
Batting
• Batters will bat in pairs
• Each pair will face 2 overs (12 balls in total)
• Batting team starts on 200 runs
• 1 run is scored every time the batters change ends
• 4 runs are scored if the ball is struck over the boundary along the ground
• 6 runs are scored if the ball is struck over the boundary without bouncing
• If a batter is out then the team lose 5 runs and the batter continues batting but swaps ends
• Modes of dismissal – Bowled, Caught, Run Out, Stumped, Hit Wicket
Bowling
• 6 ball overs
• No extra ball for wides or no balls. If a wide or no ball is bowled 2 runs are scored, extra runs can also be scored off wides and no balls
• Every bowler has at least one over
• Bowlers may bowl either over or under arm
The soft ball cricket scoresheet is below.
General
• Open to females age 11 and above.
• The games will be 8-a-side but can be increased or decreased dependent on festival numbers. Team numbers are flexible to allow everyone to participate.
• Pitch size is 16 yards and can be shortened depending on the age of the player.
• Pairs cricket format will be used.
• Each innings will be 2 overs per pair dependent on team number.
• IOMCA W&Gs softball equipment will be used, this includes an incrediball, which is soft.
• Ideally no IOMCA Senior Squad players to play at this level.
Batting
• Batters will bat in pairs
• Each pair will face 2 overs (12 balls in total)
• Batting team starts on 200 runs
• 1 run is scored every time the batters change ends
• 4 runs are scored if the ball is struck over the boundary along the ground
• 6 runs are scored if the ball is struck over the boundary without bouncing
• If a batter is out then the team lose 5 runs and the batter continues batting but swaps ends
• Modes of dismissal – Bowled, Caught, Run Out, Stumped, Hit Wicket
Bowling
• 6 ball overs
• No extra ball for wides or no balls. If a wide or no ball is bowled 2 runs are scored, extra runs can also be scored off wides and no balls
• Every bowler has at least one over
• Bowlers may bowl either over or under arm
The soft ball cricket scoresheet is below.
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