We are delighted to see that Emma P (L6) has been selected as GSA’s Woman of the Week for her extraordinary talent in Women’s cricket. The article can be found below.
Emma is celebrating the wonderful achievement of being selected to join Western Storm for her exceptional talent in women’s cricket. Western Storm is one of eight regional cricket centres across England and Wales covering Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Wales.
Emma started playing cricket at the age of 10 alongside her older brother and dad at Spencer Cricket Club in London. By age 11 she was a member of the talent pathway at Surrey County Cricket Club, moving through the ranks until joining Somerset County Cricket Club when she moved to the area last year. As a club cricketer, she played for several years at St Cross in Winchester where she achieved league titles and won the Lady Taverners National Championships in 2019.
Since 2022 when Emma joined Sherborne Girls, participation in cricket has continued to grow, with the School now recognised as one of the top 20 girls school in The Cricketer magazine. Our close relationship with Sherborne School has allowed her to further develop her skills with access to additional resources and facilities. She looks forward to playing cricket with the boys this summer.
As a wicket-keeper and top order batsman she was invited to join Western Storm EPP (Emerging Player Programme). This selection means that Emma now sits amongst some of the most talented youth female sportswomen in the UK and will receive world class training, coaching and match play opportunities.
Emma is hoping to play for Somerset Women and be promoted to the Western Storm Academy this summer. Upon completing her A Levels, Emma wishes to study Sports Science at university where she will be able to combine academic studies with her passion for cricket.
Well Done Emma!