Elite Programme

This two-month programme provides another level of learning and experience to professional cricketers. Players will be able to play for local club sides and if the players are good enough can be selected for one of the five 1st Class Franchises in Zimbabwe. This programme includes strength and conditioning as well as Physiotherapist needs met at the Performance Hub in Harare, travelling across Zimbabwe to meet and play different formats of the game, get a behind scenes and personal look at Conservation in Zimbabwe as well as sharing knowledge with underprivileged children in and around Harare. Covering all aspect of Cricket, Conservation and Community.The Elite Program will then end off with a well earned visit to the iconic and a 'Wonder of the World", Victoria Falls!

Useful Information

  • The cricket aspect will be intense but not over-powering. If the investment in a cricket career does not pay dividends it will provide memories and lessons for life – and may well provide a return in other ways.
  • Participants will be required to coach but also contribute in social ways to local communities.
  • Life in ‘the bush’ and a contribution to nature conservation, particularly rhino conservation and lion-breeding, form part of the curriculum. Participants may feel vulnerable and exposed at times, but an expert will never be far away.
  • Life Skills and Executive Coaching form an important part of the Programme.
  • An internationally qualified, cricket-specific Strength and Conditioning coach forms part of the team to assist and monitor participants on specialised programmes.
  • The cost is – accommodation, transport and two meals a day. Leisure expenditure and dinners will be for the participants own account. Advice, recommendations and bookings will be on-hand for those wishing to explore neighbouring countries, more of Zimbabwe, return home or welcome family/friends to the country.
  • Airfares are not included - Emirates flies direct to Harare and the extra baggage allowance is always useful.
  • Significant emphasis is placed on quality Game-Time. The ACHPP will participate in the in the Harare Club League. Player will be given time off if selected for any 1st Class Franchise they are selected for.
  • Despite the economic tribulations of the country as a whole the cricket facilities remain top-class and there is an abundance of willing and talented cricketers keen to make an impression.
  • Zimbabwe used to be a regular, popular and economically prudent destination for county pre-season tours. I am convinced those days can return. Tourism numbers in Vic Falls are at an all-time high and the rest of the country is keen to move on from the previous regime and rebuild relationships.
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