Since SDCC – which describes itself as “a club run by disabled people for disabled people” – was formed in 1997, it has become one of the leading disability cricket clubs in England.
Supported by the Somerset Cricket Foundation, the club has developed a reputation both for competitive success and for making cricket accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities.
It started with nine players and now has 36 members and three teams.
One of the winning players, Jack Smith, said: “Being a part of such an inclusive club has allowed me to not only enjoy playing cricket, but create friendships with my teammates and families of players that I value so much.”
Teammate Jack Milton added: “I’ve been playing for the club since I was 16 years old so seeing the developments of the club and players is just phenomenal.”
SDCC manager, Jason Mayled, said the club provided an opportunity for players to gain confidence.
“When they’re playing cricket, it’s almost like their disability, which may be a learning or physical difficulty, just sort of disappears and they just love to be out on the field.
“There are a lot more people who could benefit from this sort of environment, so the discussions off-season will be about how do we keep growing and getting better.”