Does the glorious sound of leather on willow give you goosebumps? Ah, the soft appreciative applause. The scent of fresh cut grass. The ambience of the village green punctuated by the clinking of china cups. The perfect sunny day’s activity. Or maybe you prefer some cheeky afternoon pints, in fancy dress, chanting raucously, periodically looking up at the big screen to see what’s actually going on and hoping the camera pans to you so you can pull a silly face. Whatever your preferred method of devotion, if you want cricket gear Romida is the place to visit.

Romida has been supplying sports equipment for nearly 30 years now – we love sport and we hope the passion we have comes through in all that we do. Order online or come into store. There are always two aspects to any sport. Firstly the pursuit of excellence, and our the quality of our goods reflect that. Secondly, and most importantly, for the fun of it. Our biggest goal as a company will always be to encourage participation – bring people together, reinforce the values of teamwork and create more active and social communities.

We are a proper cricket shop, run and staffed by people who live and love cricket and care about our craft. Our staff are industry experts, on hand to ably advise and assist. We have huge stocks of cricket equipment at competitive prices and we pride ourselves in offering the very best levels of service. Choose from a great selection of products from all of the top brands, we have kit to suit all ages and budgets. Cricket bats are a speciality. Order online today. Or you can visit one of our stores, based in Newhey near Rochdale, Huddersfield, Leatherhead, Knutsford, Hemel Hempstead and Colchester. Pop in and say hello.

ABOUT ROMIDA DARTS

Romida has been supplying sports equipment for nearly 30 years now – we love sport and we hope the passion we have comes through in all that we do. We are totally mad about darts and we even have a dedicated darts area in our Hemel Hempstead store where you can come and try out our gear. We stock everything you need – boards, darts, flights, shafts – you name it we do it, top quality at an affordable price. Order online or come into store. There are always two aspects to any sport. Firstly the pursuit of excellence, and our the quality of our goods reflect that. Secondly, and most importantly, for the fun of it. Our biggest goal as a company will always be to encourage participation – bring people together, reinforce the values of teamwork and create more active and social communities.

OUR HISTORY

2016

The focus remains the same, provide the best cricket equipment and advice and passionately promote the game, from grass roots to test level. Romida’s position is as strong as ever. So much so that they decide to expand into another discipline … and Romida Darts is born.

2012

Another sad day as Romida ceases trading after going into administration (October). Andy Woodard, owner of Extra Cover Cricket, steps in and buys the firm to save this great brand and continue the important local community work they are involved in.

2005

Mike sadly loses his battle with cancer. Romida is passed on to his wife Anne and son – former Yorkshire cricketer Scott Richardson.

1980

In only two years, Mike and his wife Anne have built up the business so successfully that Romida is now recognised as one of the largest retailers of personal cricket equipment in the world.

1978

Romida Sports is originally formed by PE teacher and professional cricketer Mike Richardson, of Delph and Dobcross, Crompton and Friarmere fame, as a family business with a view to supplying quality and affordable cricket equipment.