Mark Bates Ltd Senior National Championships 20-22 Mar 2026

The event on Friday was not conducive to spectator attendance. There was no guidance as to the programme. The start time was not highlighted. The manual Scoreboards could not be seen from all angles.

The main screen just displayed the time. The registration room was chaotic with school children uncontrolled. There was no easy access to the “try a bat”. One gentleman had travelled specifically for that.

Overall the [official] website was difficult to navigate and did not provide information easily.

Live streaming seemed to cost an additional fee on top of the entrance fee.

Well organised with matches proceeding smoothly without any delays. Volunteers were helpful.

Directions provided and availability of parking were both excellent.

We went to the Championships a couple of years ago and had an amazing time, so we were sad to see last year's event cancelled. It's always such a fun experience and the skill level of the players is outrageous. The venue is easy to find and we managed to park without problems. Go for Finals weekend and you won't regret it!