In 2007 we launched the Drax Cup competition, the region’s first-ever cricket competition for teams under the age of nine. The competition is now in its fifth year, with some 340 schools entering in 2011. Alwoodley Primary School, Leeds won the 2011 finals day match, which was held at Headingley Carniege Staduim, Leeds, one of the most famous cricket grounds in the world.

The knock-out competition is organised by The Yorkshire County Cricket Club in conjunction with Yorkshire Cricket Board and Yorkshire School’s Cricket Association.

Peter Emery and Katherine Brunt with the Drax Cup