While Burton Albion may be the primary sporting team in the area, the Burton & District Cricket League boasts many club members including Burton Cricket Club, which was originally established back in 1823. There are a few good teams in the region and cricket in Burton on Trent is as popular as ever in 2010.

Staffordshire and Derbyshire Cricket

Burton on Trent cricket is popular with locals and visitors to the region and Burton Cricket Club is one of the teams in the area. Rolleston Cricket Club is another popular club in the region as are Dunstall, Ticknall, Swarkestone, Trentside, Hilton, Tutbury and Lullington Park. All of these teams vary in size and professionalism but all are equally measured in their passion for the game. Many of these smaller clubs play their games at local cricket clubs and parking is usually available at the clubs or close by.

Burton on Trent is a lovely part of the country and while famous for its national parklands and football club, cricket is a big sport here and many play and watch games every week during the season. The local clubs often do more than their fair share for charities and with the so-called Movember in full swing, many clubs are raising awareness for cancer by growing outlandish moustaches.

Most of the local clubs also boast small shops in which fans can purchase everything from tickets through to club merchandise. Junior cricket is popular with many of the schools in Burton on Trent and getting involved in the coaching side of the game can be done through contacting any of the clubs for further details. So, whether you want to watch from the sidelines or take a more active role in Staffordshire cricket, there are plenty of ways to get more involved.

Burton Cricket Club

The current chairman is Peter Pritchard and the captain is Lee Wood. There is an under-13s team, an under-15s team and an under-17s team as well as the first team and the current president is Mr. M.G. Hamilton. The sponsors of the team are the British Army and they have sponsored the club for two years and look set to remain in place for the next season. The committee for the club meets up every last Tuesday of the month to discuss any issues surrounding the club and the club also hosts many local events.

Earlier this year, Burton Cricket Club played a match against the Army in a bid to raise money for Help For Heroes remembrance trophy and the match was a huge success drawing in crowds to watch the fun. The club is always open to accepting new players so if you know of any juniors looking to break into a team get in contact with the club. Coaching opportunities are also available and Staffordshire cricket is great for a wide range of ages.