Durham County Cricket Club enlisted the help of 46 year six pupils from Red Rose Primary School to help name their new female mascot.
The Chester-le-Street based school were introduced to the club’s new mascot following an outdoor cricket session carried out by the DCCC Foundation & supported by the Club’s partner Liontrust.
They then took part in a creative design session to help the club select a name for the brand-new female mascot prior to her unveiling at the Durham Jets’ first Vitality Blast fixture against the Yorkshire Vikings.
A number of great names and illustrations were submitted by the children, however Nathan Webley and James Bainbridge’s submission of the name ‘River’ was awarded first place and announced to 8000 Jets supporters prior to the fixture on Friday (July 13).
The children also enjoyed a tour of Emirates Riverside and learned key cricket skills during their outdoor cricket session.
Durham County Cricket Club, Foundation Manager, Josie Pointon, said: “This was a great opportunity to get young people involved in what we do.
“They were able to experience cricket, a sport they may not be too familiar with and also help name our new mascot – something that will always connect their school to the club.”