2021 HCB Buying Group

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Cricket
Cricket

The Ageas Bowl is the home of Hampshire Cricket, Southern Vipers and Southern Brave.

2020 saw the venue host behind-closed-doors England Men's internationals against West Indies, Ireland, Pakistan and Australia as well as Hampshire fixtures in the Vitality Blast and Southern Vipers matches in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

2021 saw the venue welcome New Zealand & India for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final, and England Men for a Vitality IT20 against Sri Lanka on Saturday 26th June. Hampshire and Southern Vipers also returned to action in a summer which saw the introduction of The Hundred - where Southern Brave contested at The Ageas Bowl in July and August.
Spa
Spa

The Ageas Bowl's eforea spa is a place like no other, an oasis of luxury, offering the ultimate relaxation experience.

Boasting a multitude of thermal experiences and luxurious journeys, you’re sure to find yourself emerging brighter, refreshed and re-connected.

Whether you’re wishing for a little ‘me-time’, a pamper day with friends or a weekend away with a loved one, look no further, allow eforea's expert team to take it from here.
BEEFY'S
BEEFY'S

BEEFY'S is a British bar and restaurant inspired by Lord Botham and located at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Enjoy local, seasonal British food, alongside an exquisite wine list.
Golf
Golf

Boundary Lakes is The Ageas Bowl's 18-hole golf course.

The parkland course - opened in July 2017 - set against the backdrop of Hampshire Cricket's home, is complete with USGA standard greens and is sure to provide a stern test for both high and low handicappers alike.

Boundary Lakes offers green fees from £32.50, society days from £35 and has a range of Memberships available.
Hotel
Hotel

Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, the stunning 171-bedroom hotel, located at the home of Hampshire Cricket, boasts a luxury eforea spa, BEEFY’S by Lord Botham fine dining restaurant, a gym and extensive meeting and event space as well as the venue's 18-hole golf course, Boundary Lakes.

With all this to keep you busy and a whole host of entertainment right on your doorstep, we're confident you won't be able to stay for long enough.
Hospitality

Hospitality

Discover and book premium corporate or private hospitality packages for international and domestic cricket, concerts and non-cricket events at The Ageas Bowl.

There's always plenty to enjoy - 2022 has two England internationals in store as well as Hampshire's endeavours in the Vitality Blast, Royal London Cup and LV= Insurance County Championship while Southern Brave and The Hundred returns for its second summer alongside the Southern Vipers' fixtures in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and Charlotte Edwards Cup.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing

The Hampshire Wellbeing Centre is The Ageas Bowl's bespoke healthcare facility offering a wide selection of services - including physiotherapy, sports massage and exercise classes - to all.

The centre, boasting a well-equipped modern rehabilitation gym, consultation rooms and a vast amount of outside space to cater for almost any rehabilitation, is open to the public with the specialist team able to assess and treat a wide range of conditions in individuals aged eight and upwards.
Weddings & Events
Weddings & Events

If you’re planning a birthday party, awards ceremony, anniversary celebration or wedding day and reception, The Ageas Bowl and Hilton at The Ageas Bowl’s superb choice of suites and personalised service assure luxury and unsurpassed quality.

With bespoke and tailor-made finest cuisine menus, the capacity to plan the most intimate of gatherings or welcome up to 450 guests, breathtaking on-site facilities including eforea spa, gym, restaurants and of course, luxury rooms and accommodation, The Ageas Bowl truly is the ideal setting in to which to welcome your guests for any special occasion or social event.
Christmas & NYE
Christmas & NYE

Celebrate Christmas & the arrival of the New Year at The Ageas Bowl including Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. The perfect Christmas venue. Explore our packages now.
Meetings & Conferences
Meetings & Conferences

The Ageas Bowl's, including Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, broad range of stylish and luxurious suites, cutting edge audio-visual capabilities and bespoke catering provision, deem the venue the ideal location for a vast array of meetings and conferences.

Whether it’s a meeting for ten in our boardroom or an exhibition in our expansive Ageas Ballroom, you can be sure that whatever your requirements, we’ll have them covered.
Charity
Charity

Hampshire Cricket Foundation is Hampshire Cricket’s official charity and the charity aligned to The Ageas Bowl.

Since 2020, and the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hampshire Cricket Foundation’s primary aim has been to raise vital funds for the NHS, courtesy of a multi-year partnership with Southampton Hospitals Charity.
Recreation
Recreation

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What's On
What's On

The Ageas Bowl and Hilton at the Ageas Bowl host a vast array of events and showpiece occasions throughout the year.

Find out more here.
Venue
Venue

The Ageas Bowl is home to Hampshire Cricket, Hilton at The Ageas Bowl and hosts a range of major sporting and non-sporting events, but the ground's offering doesn’t end there.

The world-class is also home to an elite sports medicine centre, the Hampshire Wellbeing Centre, the rapidly expanding amateur boxing club, Poseidon and the Hedge End Running Club.

Choi Kwang Do martial arts classes are also held at the Ageas Bowl, whilst 2016 saw the Hampshire Cricket College welcome its first students.

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2021 HCB Buying Group

This is the 19th season of the Buying Group, open to all clubs affiliated to Hampshire Cricket Board.

This scheme uses economies of scale to offer big savings for grassroots cricket.

Simply download the Products/Suppliers List and complete the Order Form below and send your order direct to the supplier.

Should you need advice on what to order, please contact our County Pitch Advisor Chris Westbrook.

Join #HantsCGA (Hampshire Cricket Groundsmanship Association)

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Latest

Thrilling Finish As 250th Anniversary Marked In Style At Broadhalfpenny Down

Wednesday 29 June

A Hampshire XI faced an All England XI at Hambledon to mark the 250th anniversary of the first ever First Class match

On This Day: Kev James' New World Record

Wednesday 29 June

Kev James takes four wickets in four balls - including Tendulkar and Dravid - before commencing an innings which culminated in a century against India on this day in 1996

MATCH CENTRE: Hampshire 2nd XI v Essex 2nd XI

Wednesday 29 June

Keep up with the action as Hampshire's 2nd XI take on Essex's 2nd XI in the Second XI Championship at The Ageas Bowl.

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Latest

Thrilling Finish As 250th Anniversary Marked In Style At Broadhalfpenny Down

On This Day: Kev James' New World Record

MATCH CENTRE: Hampshire 2nd XI v Essex 2nd XI

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Ben Thompson
Cricket Development Director

Andy Sharp
Board Administrator

John Cook
Workforce & Coach Development

Rob Pfeiffer
Junior cricket, All Stars & Dynamos

Emily Munro
Schools Engagement Manager

Simon Jones
Clubs and Leagues

Mike Pollard
Women, girls and disability

Emma Cowdrill
Women & Girls Development Officer

Sam Moss
Wicketz Development Officer

Hugh Bernard
Super 1s Development Officer