ABOUT US

 Flixton Cricket and Sports Club (FCSC) has been established for over 100 years and forms an important part of the local and surrounding community.

Whilst originally being established as a cricket club, FCSC is been dedicated to promoting sports and fitness in the local community. Our members come from all walks of life and share a passion for staying active and healthy. We believe that sports can bring people together and create a sense of camaraderie and teamwork.

We offer members the chance to enjoy a variety of sports including bowls, table tennis, tennis, karate and darts. Furthermore, the club hosts a number of community groups such as a fitness club, baby and toddler group sessions, charity organisations such as Trafford Veterans and Wibbersley Thorne, and supports local schools such as Wellacre Secondary, to access our sports facilities.

At FCSC, we offer a variety of programs for people of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn a new sport, or compete at a high level, we have something for you. 

Whilst the club is a private members club, non-members are welcome to come and try out the social facilities or sports sections prior to becoming a member. Our staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and always happy to help you with whatever you need.

The club is a very welcoming one with a thriving social scene. It's family-friendly and caters for all ages, whether you're here to enjoy a drink, attend social events, watch sports games on SkySports or sit in the sun in our wonderful outdoor beer garden.  

To be an inclusive and sustainable sports and social club, offering opportunities for all ages, genders and levels of ability; embracing sporting core values by creating an environment and culture that promotes junior development, teamwork, discipline, respect and enjoyment, whilst maintaining respect for the club’s history and retaining our links with the past; incorporating changes in society, and contributing to our local community.  

To be an excellent, independent and sustainable sports and social club and a leading provider of sports facilities in the Trafford area, recognised as a valued contributor to the local community. 

EXCITING NEWS:

We have ambitious plans to improve the facilities at FCSC and actively encourage new members to join the club. Come and enjoy the sports we have on offer or simply become a social member and use the facilities.

Flixton Cricket Club was formed in the early 1890’s and played on Johnson’s Field on Woodsend Road. It’s believed there was a rota back then to remove cows from the pitch on match days. The original ground was located on an area known as “The Flash” and was originally surrounded by open fields and lush greenery.

The club moved to their current home, then known as “The Athertons” in 1896. In 1914, the ground was acquired for the WWI “Dig for Victory” campaign before being re-laid upon hostilities end in 1919.

The club bought the ground in 1927 for £750 and went about improving facilities. These lasted up until the late ’60’s/early ’70’s, when the club amalgamated with Moorside Tennis Club and grants allowed a new pavilion building to be erected. The club have previously competed in the Manchester Association & the subsequent Manchester Cricket League, the Bolton & District League and the GMCL.

It is the responsibility of everybody involved in the club to ensure it remains a safe place, free from discrimination, fear and where possible, risk. We expect our members and visitors to conduct themselves with politeness, fairness and integrity both on and off their chosen field of play. Children must be supervised at all times. Any digression from this may result in a period of suspension from the club and in more serious cases, expulsion.

FCSC is a private members club, however we encourage and welcome visitors. It is run by a committee which is elected by a voting system, usually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The committee meets monthly to discuss club issues and to address any questions, concerns or ideas from members. The administration of the club is transparent and accountable and the club’s finances are independently audited and published at the AGM.