Guernsey Cricket's vision and next chapter
- Guernsey Cricket N
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Guernsey Cricket has outlined its vision for the next phase of the sport’s development on the island, following a period of organisational change and new senior appointments.
The organisation has confirmed that Ilze van der Westhuizen has now taken up her role as Cricket Development Manager, with responsibility for participation, youth cricket, schools programmes and community engagement.
At the performance end of the pathway, Jeremy Frith is now focused solely on his role as Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach, providing greater clarity and consistency within Guernsey’s high-performance programme.
Richard Headington, Chief Operating Officer of Guernsey Cricket, said the changes create an important opportunity to take stock and plan confidently for the future.
“This is a positive moment for Guernsey Cricket,” said Headington. “We now have a clear structure in place, with Ilze leading development across the island and Jeremy fully focused on the senior men’s programme. With those roles settled, it gives us the space to step back, review where we are as an organisation and ensure we are properly positioned for the next stage of growth.”
Headington has recently reduced his other professional commitments, enabling him to spend significantly more time on Guernsey Cricket. He confirmed that a detailed review of the organisation’s structure and operations will commence in the coming weeks.
“The review will allow us to look carefully at how we operate, from our administration systems and digital scoring, through to our website, communications and funding schemes,” he said. “It’s about making sure our systems and structures properly support the game, from grassroots right through to international cricket.”
Cricket Development Manager Ilze van der Westhuizen said she was excited by the opportunity to build on Guernsey’s strong foundations.
“Guernsey already has a passionate cricket community and a strong base of young players,” she said. “My focus is on increasing participation, strengthening links with schools and clubs, and making sure cricket is accessible, enjoyable and well supported at every stage of the pathway.”
Looking further ahead, Guernsey Cricket has also confirmed that it will explore longer-term facility opportunities, including the potential development of an indoor cricket school on the island. While still at an early stage, the concept could provide year-round training, coaching and community use.
“An indoor cricket facility could be genuinely transformative for the island,” Headington added. “It would support participation, coaching and player development across all ages and abilities. While it’s early days, it’s exactly the kind of forward-thinking opportunity we want to explore as part of this next chapter.”
Guernsey Cricket says further updates will be shared as the review progresses and plans develop.
