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Launchpad Summer Cricket Day 2026: A Recap
A recap of Launchpad's Summer Cricket Day at Crosby Cricket Club, sponsored by Clay, bringing the Isle of Man startup community together for an afternoon outdoors.
2 September 2026
On Friday 28 August, the Launchpad community traded laptops for cricket bats at Crosby Cricket Club for our first Summer Cricket Day.
Quick answer: Launchpad Summer Cricket Day is an informal outdoor social for the Isle of Man startup community, held at Crosby Cricket Club in Crosby, and sponsored by Clay.
No agenda, no talks, no clipboard. Just the community, a cricket pitch, and an afternoon outdoors. Some people played, some watched from the boundary, most did both.
Thank you
Thank you to Clay for sponsoring the day and making it possible. And thank you to everyone who came down and joined us — the turnout is what made it work.
Why we did this
The Isle of Man startup community is small and close-knit, and that's an advantage worth using. A day like this gives people a reason to meet outside the usual event format — no pitching, no panels, just time together.
FAQ
What is Launchpad Summer Cricket Day? An informal outdoor social event run by Launchpad for the Isle of Man startup community, combining casual cricket with time to connect.
Who sponsored the event? Clay sponsored Launchpad Summer Cricket Day 2026.
Where was it held? Crosby Cricket Club, Marown Memorial Playing Fields, Old Church Road, Crosby, Isle of Man.
Do I need to know how to play cricket to join a Launchpad event like this? No. Attendees were welcome to play, watch, or just socialise — no experience required.
How can I find out about the next Launchpad event? Visit discoverlaunchpad.com or follow Launchpad on social media.
Missed it this year? Keep an eye on discoverlaunchpad.com for the next one.
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