square improv
   
The square improvement team has a wealth of knowledge on pitch
preparation, they are Wales accredited pitch assessors Len Smith,
Wayne Duggan and Gareth Phillips (as seen in picture above). They
have provided an invaluable support service to clubs. This
includes a series of visits, soil analysis, advice and recommended
action. The scheme will be continued in 2008 thanks to the
continued sponsorship from Advanta Seeds, Binder and Notts Sport.
Clubs are
encouraged to carry out a full survey to really see what is “under the bonnet”! There will
be a cost, but this will be an excellent investment, as it will offer
your grounds' team a first class direction for the improvement of your
square. For more information contact:
South
East: Len Smith - telephone 07800 885583 or email len.smith@live.co.uk
South West: Wayne Duggan - telephone 07774 608089 or email AnthnyDgg@aol.com
North:
Gareth Phillips - telephone 01352 840365 garethp@reasehealth.ac.uk
Groundsmanship
There are 4 established Groundsmans forums with the contact details below:
Pembrokeshire Groundsmanship Association :John Green (Sec) 07966 420 973
South Wales Cricket Association: David Jones (Chairman) 01639 644 052
East Wales Association of Groundsmen: John Moore (Sec) 029 2088 7733
North Wales Cricket Groundsmen Association: John Woodworth 01244 531 315
The associations meet quarterly to discuss relevant topics and share
useful tips on the various stages of pitch preparation. They
also arrange, promote and deliver courses and help in the coordination
of the Cricket Board of Wales pitch improvement scheme. The best
possible pitches will help the development of young cricketers.
England and Wales Cricket Trust Machinery Fund
Available to accredited clubs and those working towards accreditation
and our 4 Groundsmans Associations on behalf of its member clubs as a
collective applicant. Under this scheme there will be a budget of
£60,000 to be used for the purchase of new or reconditioned
machinery and applicants must contribute a minimum 25% of the purchase
value. Please contact your CDO for further details.
IS YOUR CLUB'S GROUNDSMAN QUALIFIED?
Encourage your groundsman to become a member of your local cricket groundsmans association and receive good information and
help!
The Institute of Groundsmanship organises local courses on behalf of the CBW
at various clubs in Wales.
Part 'B' Autumn Renovation & winter Maintenance Aug/Sept
For all Courses
please apply directly to :
The Institute of Groundsmanship
28 Stratford Office Village,
Walker Avenue,
Wolverton Mill East,
Milton Keynes,
MK12 5TW.
Tel. 01908 312 511 fax. 01908 311 140.
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