1:1 Assessment Session: This offer is open to players who are new to TCA as an assessment session before being invited to the academy.
1:1 coaching sessions: Each Elite Performance Academy player is entitled to three one hour 1:1 coaching sessions, these can be booked at a time suitable to you and your assigned coach. Further 1:1 sessions can be booked with a 10% discount. These must be used and discounted sessions will only be valid before the end of the 2025 season (September 30th). Contact Vicki on 01422 836554 or vicki@thecricketasylum.co.uk to book.
Group training day and course: Squads are assigned based on age and ability level, players may be moved up during the course. See below for dates and times.
Matches: Matches are planned in advance with pre-set dates. Every effort is made to make sure the games go ahead, however we cannot guarantee these as they are weather dependant. In the case of poor weather, we have the indoor centre reserved for further training and indoor match play!
In addition, Elite Performance Academy players will also have priority selection for additional TCA games v overseas touring teams.
Fitness Testing and Online Programme: In addition to the in person fitness training and testing, players will be given an online strength and conditioning programme to be completed in their own time.
Elite Performance Academy clothing: The Academy training kit is available to purchase online at cost price. Click here to order, deadline for ordering is 1st December to guarantee delivery for start of group sessions.
Ludimos Online Platform: Basic package included to all EPA players with discounted option of upgrading to intermediate package.
Payment Information:
One off payment £695
monthly payment options
12 x £65 monthly payments
8 x £90 monthly payments
Matches (£15 per day) and EPA training kit are the only additional costs to the programme.
Funded & Part Funded Scholarship places available via the TCA Foundation Scholarship Fund
Cancellation Policy:
The first £100 of payments will be classed as a non-refundable deposit.
The following applies to anything paid over £100, start date being 1st February 2025.
2 weeks notice or more - full refund
Under 2 weeks notice - 50% refund
Under 1 weeks notice - No refund
If purchasing the monthly plan, the customer is committing to paying the full term of the plan.
Missing Sessions: If an Academy player misses a group session due to representing TCA at Indoor Cricket or attending a TCA overseas tour, they will receive 1:1 coaching credit to equivalent value.
2025 Dates:
All EPA matches are 9am meet, hours of play 10am-5pm unless otherwise advised. Players will need to book/pay in advance and places will be issued on first come first serve basis.
A Squad
Group Training Day: 10am – 2pm Saturday 15th February
8-week pre-season course: 2pm – 4pm from Saturday 22nd February
Mid-Season Session: 2-4pm Friday 30th May
B Squad
Group Training Day: 10am – 2pm Saturday 8th February
8-week pre-season course: 12pm - 2pm from Saturday 22nd February
Mid-Season Session: 12-2pm Friday 30th May
C Squad
Group Training Day: 10am – 2pm Saturday 1st February
8-week pre-season course: 10am – 12pm from Saturday 22nd February
Mid-Season Session: 10am-12pm Friday 30th May
T20 Games (Venues TBC)
Indoor centre as wet weather backup.
A/B Squads - Wednesday 28th May
B/C Squad - Monday 26th May
Floodlit T20
A squad Select XI v Queen Ethelburga's School- Thursday 4th September
2/3-Day Games (Venues TBC)
Indoor centre as wet weather backup.
A/B Squad 3-dayer- Wed 30th, Thu 31st July & Fri 1st August
B/C Squad 2-dayer- Mon 28th & Tue 29th July
1 Day Games (Venues TBC)
Indoor centre as wet weather backup.
A/B Squads - Wednesday 16th April
B/C Squad - Thursday 17th April
Mindset Online Sessions
Choose either the Tuesday or Wednesday.
25th & 26th February (Tuesday/Wednesday) 6pm
11th & 12th March (Tuesday/Wednesday) 6pm
25th & 26th March (Tuesday/Wednesday) 6pm
8th & 9th April (Tuesday/Wednesday) 6pm
10th & 11th June (Tuesday/Wednesday) 6pm
15th & 16th July (Tuesday/Wednesday) 6pm
Elite Performance Academy
695£One Off Payment option for the Elite Performance Academy 2025Valid for 12 monthsElite Performance Academy
120£Every month6 x monthly payments for the Elite Performance AcademyValid for 6 monthsElite Performance Academy
65£Every month12 x monthly payments for the Elite Performance AcademyValid for 12 monthsElite Performance Academy (GOLD)
895£Includes 5 x 1:1 sessions, full Ludimos package and match fees to all TCA matches selected for in the 2025 season.Valid for 12 monthsTCA Elite Performance Academy (GOLD)
80£Every month12 x monthly payments for the Elite Performance Academy (Gold) Includes 5 x 1:1 sessions, full Ludimos package and match fees to all TCA matches selected for in the 2025 season.Valid for 12 months