Message from our Cricket Development Officer Reece McNay
“I am absolutely delighted to finally announce that The Borders will have its own MCC Foundation Hub for 2026 at Earlston High School commencing at the end of this month. When I first started and spoke to you all back in May, a big item on the agenda was to bring back a development side for the region and this is a massive step in that direction.
The most significant change ahead of this year’s hubs is a UK-wide realignment of age groups, with Boys Hubs now bracketed at U13 and U15 and Girls Hubs at U17. Which means The Borders will have two hubs which includes an U13 and U15 boys group and an U17 girls group.
Eligibility Criteria:
Boys aged 11-15
Girls aged 11-17
Not attending fee-paying schools
Not in Scotland Squads
Players who are currently or have been part of regional squads can register
How to Register:
For more details, and to register, use this link: MCCF Borders Hub Sign Up
Registration:
Please note: Due to the demand for places exceeding the available places, registration does not guarantee a place in a hub. For hubs whose interest exceeds their capacity, players will be invited to a trial prior to the hubs commencing in January 2026.
Dates, Timings and Venue:
U17 Girls Hub: Fridays, 6pm – 7.30pm, 30th January, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th February, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th March
U13/15 Boys Hub: Fridays, 7.30pm – 9pm, 30th January, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th February, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th March.
These will all take place at Earlston High School, East End, Earlston, TD4 6JP
Edinburgh Hub Trials:
I know for some clubs their juniors may have trials for the Edinburgh MCC Foundation Hub, and they should still do so. If they are to get a place can choose which hub they attend whether it be Edinburgh or Borders.”