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Darrell and Darcey Carter share a passion for cricket, although, as dad admits, any successes are now more likely to come from his 13-year-old daughter. Darrell, who’s been playing for decades
and now represents the Kent over-40s at Chestfi eld Cricket Club in Whitstable, reached minor counties level earlier in his playing career before family and career took over. “I used to be a fast bowler but, these days, not so much,” says Darrell, who is clearly pleased his daughter and her brother Finlay, 12 – currently in the Kent under-12 squad – have inherited his interest in the sport. “When the season starts we’re playing
fi ve or six times a week,” adds Darrell. “We never go on holiday during the summer – cricket always comes fi rst.”
Speaking about his daughter – who made the Kent girl’s squad at the age of nine – Darrell says: “She has more determination than I’ve ever had. She plays men’s cricket without a care
and watching her stand up to any bowler makes me immensely proud.” And of her dad, Darcey says: “Cricket is just something I do. Dad taught me I could do anything if I tried and he never treated me differently to my brother so I never noticed I was the only girl in the team.”
Team Clark
“I always loved football growing up but like a lot of people my involvement stopped in my 20s. I still watched the sport but that was it,” says Jamie Clark. “As a father of three boys I was really pleased when my eldest Stan, 12, started playing for our local team Tankerton FC. And when my middle child Albie, 10, began to play and the club was looking for coaches I got involved.”
Jamie started managing the under- sevens and the club encouraged him to undertake his FA Level 1 coaching badge. “I’ve kept with my team up to under-10s and next year at under-11s we are moving to the East Kent League. I’ve also taken my FA Level 2 coaching badge,” adds Jamie, whose youngest son Raffi e, eight, is now playing. In addition mum, Nancy, is involved in the administration of Stan’s team.
“I absolutely love all aspects of what we
Habit, enjoyment and fun are seen as key to an enduring active lifestyle. As we get set to celebrate Father’s Day this month, we meet four families here in Kent putting sport centre stage
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do and we have great support from parents. In such a hectic world I fi nd football is a really great way of us all spending quality time together as a family.” • For more details on the club and how to get involved,
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For Ian Edmonds and his 14-year-old son Elliot boxing has turned into a shared passion. “I fi rst tried boxing when I was seeing personal trainers in London but more recently I’ve been having dedicated lessons with ex-professional Tommy Kotrla at Halo Gym in Tunbridge Wells,” says Ian. “Around the same time Elliot, having done various sports at school, wanted to try something different so also began training with Tommy.”
Both father and son are keen to
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