Jersey Cricket Leader Attends European Summit
Sarah Gomersall, chief executive officer of Jersey Cricket, represented the island at the ICC Europe Female Leaders’ Summit held in Glasgow last month. The summit focused on enhancing opportunities for women and girls in cricket.
Summit Overview
The two-day event, hosted by Cricket Scotland during Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week, brought together leaders from Ireland, Luxembourg, Finland, Belgium, England, and Scotland. It aimed to encourage idea-sharing, challenge existing norms, and foster the future development of women's cricket.
Programme Highlights
- Interactive sessions such as ‘Dragon’s Den’ and ‘Think Like a Start-up’
- Leadership talks by Maree Todd, Scotland’s Minister for Sport, and Cricket Scotland CEO, Trudy Lindblade
- Focus on ‘transferable skills and knowledge’ from business, innovation, and other sports to support cricket’s growth
Participant Reflections
“The summit challenged us to think differently about how we grow the game, applying entrepreneurial thinking and collaboration to drive progress.”
Ms Gomersall described the experience as “inspiring and energising” and valued being part of a network of women actively shaping the cricket landscape.
Author's Summary
The summit offered a platform for women leaders in cricket to exchange innovative ideas and strategies that drive growth and inclusivity in the sport across Europe.