Cricket

The Hampshire Hoggets

The junior heart of the Hampshire Hogs — Year 1 through to Under 16, playing through spring and summer at Warnford.

The Hampshire Hoggets are not just the future of the club. They are very much its present — a thriving programme of coaching sessions and fixtures for boys and girls from Year 1 right through to Under 16.

Easter Training 2026 — what a week

The sun shone, the ground looked magnificent, and the Hoggets delivered.

different Hoggets attended

213

sessions completed

days of training

turned away

Ninety-three different Hoggets came to Warnford across four days, attending 213 sessions between them. Every single child who wanted a place got one, including those who signed up on the day itself.

"Thank you for arranging the best week. [My child] couldn't have loved it more."— Parent feedback, Easter 2026

The Coaching Team

The quality of the week was inseparable from the quality of the coaching. Ian Stuart led a wonderful team whose enthusiasm and expertise showed in the cricket being played by the end of the week.

Ian Stuart — Lead coach
Neil — Coach
Mo — Coach
Barney — Coach

The 2026 Season — Key Dates

From Fri 8 May

Friday Night at the Hogs (NEW)

An evening cricket session at Warnford open to Under 11s right down to Year 1. A wonderful introduction to cricket on one of Hampshire's most beautiful grounds, in the long spring evenings. Times and sign-up via Spond.

Mon 25 May

Frank Higgs Day — Under 16s (Girls & Boys)

A full day of competitive cricket at Warnford to open the festival.

Tue 26 May

Frank Higgs Day — Under 13s (Girls & Boys)

The Under 13s take centre stage.

Wed 27 May

Frank Higgs Day — Under 11s (Girls & Boys)

The youngest players complete the three-day festival.

Jul – Aug

Hoggets summer fixtures — all age groups

Fixtures against local and county opposition across U11, U13 and U16. Full details via Spond.

Mon 31 Aug

Hogs v Hoggets

The traditional end-of-season match — the Hoggets take on the senior side. One of the most enjoyable afternoons at Warnford.

Join the Hoggets

Open to boys and girls from Year 1 upwards through to Under 16. Whether your child is picking up a bat for the first time or is an experienced young cricketer looking for fixtures, there is a place for them at Warnford. Sign up and follow updates via Spond.

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