Consequently, with the California program in the lead once again, a program of teaching teachers was instigated. A basic US specific coaching manual and a one day intensive PE teacher training course has been developed. The idea is to take this program to the polytechnics to reach large numbers of teachers who will in turn be able to reach many times more children with a basic cricket introduction. To address the pressing problem of funding, US Junior Cricket, spearheaded by a group of dedicated NCCA and Marin Cricket Club members, are working to produce and publish a prospectus and five year plan to enable fundraisers to have a tool with which to approach potential sponsors and donors. As we approach the end of our second full year, we find promising young programs operating in Florida and Connecticut and approaches to schools being made in New York and New Jersey.
Dedicated individuals operate programs in States as far apart as Georgia and Utah.
Under 13 series played in Marin County northern California. Played over three days, the event was gauged by all concerned an unqualified success. Although the Canadian eleven featured children from only British Columbia, the US team drew on children from New Jersey, Colorado, Florida as well as north and south California. Funded by Challenger Corporation, a Silicon Valley softwear company, the event gave selectors from both countries the impetus to get out and look for promising young cricketers. Both groups reported the same surprising result.