Winn Family T-20 League
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1 September 2026
A clear route through your chosen area of development — cricket, leadership, officiating or WFA operations.
The WFA Academy Pathways provide members with a clear route through their chosen area of development. Instead of treating every workshop as a separate activity, pathways connect workshops and learning opportunities together so members can understand how their development can progress over time.
Each pathway focuses on a particular area of cricket, leadership, officiating or WFA development. Members can choose the pathway that best matches their interests, responsibilities and personal goals.
The Player Development Pathway is designed for members who want to improve their cricketing abilities. It can cover batting, bowling, fielding, wicketkeeping, fitness, tactics, match awareness and specialist T20 skills.
Members can develop their technical skills through practical workshops while also learning how to apply those skills in realistic match situations. As members progress, sessions can become more challenging and specialised.
The Leadership Pathway is designed for members who want to develop their ability to lead teams and contribute positively to the WFA.
Training can include captaincy, communication, decision-making, team management, motivation, tactical planning and leadership under pressure. The pathway can support players who want to become captains, vice-captains or future WFA leaders.
The Officials Pathway provides development opportunities for members interested in umpiring, scoring and match officiating.
Members can learn the Laws of Cricket, umpire signals, decision-making, match management, player management, reporting and disciplinary procedures. The pathway can eventually connect with the WFA's formal umpire qualification system.
The Welfare & Development Pathway focuses on creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment throughout the WFA.
It can include welfare, safeguarding, mental health awareness, inclusion and equality, communication, volunteering and other areas of member support.
The Academy can also provide opportunities outside of playing and officiating. Members can learn about pitch preparation, match-day operations, equipment, live scoring, website management, photography, video, media and other responsibilities that help the league operate successfully.
Members are not required to complete every pathway. The Academy is designed to allow members to choose areas that are relevant to them.
A member may choose to follow one pathway in depth or participate in several different pathways over time. The important principle is that every member has the opportunity to build their own Academy journey.
Pathways are connected to Academy levels. Members can begin with Foundation-level learning and progress through Development and Advanced training before reaching Elite opportunities where applicable.
The exact requirements for progression depend on the pathway. Some may require workshops, while others may include assessments, coach recommendations or formal qualifications.
