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Nottingham Cricket Groundsman Association AGM
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By Laurence Gale MSc (28 Apr 06 11:00) - 2 comments
On a recent trip to Nottingham I had the pleasure to meet up with a number of dedicated groundsmen who were attending the Nottinghamshire Cricket Groundsman Association ( NCGA) Annual General Meeting at Trent Bridge.
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April Cricket Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (04 Apr 06 14:15)
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Roll on Summer
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By Lance Bassett (28 Mar 06 9:00) - 5 comments
With the memories of last year’s Cricket successes still fresh in their minds, the groundstaff at the famous Edgbaston Cricket Ground, the home of Warwickshire Cricket, have started in earnest preparing the wicket for this season’s matches.
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Amazing Rollers
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By Laurence Gale MSc (14 Mar 06 12:00) - 1 comment
Cricket clubs up and down the country must have between them the finest collection of old rollers ever. I have never seen so many different types, there always seems to be one tucked away behind a fence or site screen waiting to be used. - Read Article
Surrey Groundsman's Association Mentoring Scheme
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By Kevin Whitby (11 Mar 06 12:00) - 2 comments
With the introduction of the Pitch Advisory Scheme by the ECB almost three years ago, the whole area of groundsmanship has been increasingly highlighted. - Read Article
March Cricket Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (06 Mar 06 14:00)
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It’s a Rollover until 31st May
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By Press Release (28 Feb 06 17:00) - 1 comment
This spring save £1,550 on the original Autoguide Auto-Roller! - Read Article
January Cricket Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (04 Jan 06 11:15) - 1 comment
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MCG – Boxing Day Test Delay
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By John Richards (03 Jan 06 12:00) - 1 comment
The Pitchcare Message Board has received a few comments regarding the delay to the Boxing Day Test match between Australia and South Africa at the MCG. I was in Melbourne at the time and, for what it's worth, here is my opinion... - Read Article
December Cricket Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (16 Dec 05 12:00)
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Gower Power to Customer Power
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By Alan Lewis (15 Dec 05 14:00) - 6 comments
I still remember as a young lad, sitting watching the test match on the BBC seeing a young batsman walk to the crease to begin his first innings for England. His name was D. I. Gower. He timed his first ball through the covers for four with effortless power, which went on to become his trade mark. What David Gower did, as all good batsman do, was to use the pace from the bowler, and off the pitch, to do the work for him.
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Great start but pegged back slightly
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By Steve Rouse (02 Dec 05 15:00) - 3 comments
With Warwickshire not playing their last game until the 25th of September, I and the team jumped the gun and used a break in play, between the 18th and 21st to start our renovation-details inside - Read Article
November Cricket Diary 2005
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By Laurence Gale MSc (02 Nov 05 11:00)
All cricket squares should now have been put to bed, however there may be a few areas on the square where seed germination may have been slow to respond. The use of germination sheets should help encourage the grass to grow, but be careful with the use of covers as there is a risk of disease. Remove the covers during the day to minimise the risk, and spray with a fungicide if disease is spotted. - Read Article
Last chance to nominate your Cricket Groundsman
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By Dave Saltman (25 Oct 05 15:10)
There are just a few days left of October to get in your nominations for Cricket Groundsman of the Year Awards 2005. Cricket World and Pitchcare.com are pleased to announce an even bigger Cricket Groundsman Awards for 2005-details inside - Read Article
Square Renovation, Bath 2005
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By Gordon Gill (20 Oct 05 17:00) - 4 comments
The last game of the season took place on Sunday 11th September. Boughton Loam Turf Management were due to arrive on Monday 12 September to dig up the middle five wickets to a depth of 100mm. More Inside. - Read Article
ECB Groundsman of the Year awards announced
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By Nathan Ross (13 Oct 05 14:15) - 2 comments
The ECB is pleased to announce this year's Groundsman of the Year awards with Surrey's Bill Gordon named Groundsman of the Year in both the four-day and one-day pitch categories. - Read Article
October Cricket Diary
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By Laurence Gale MSc (11 Oct 05 10:00)
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End of season renovations at Trent Bridge.
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By Steve Birks (29 Sep 05 10:00) - 6 comments
We were able to start our renovations early this year, beginning in the first week of September and ideal time to maximise the favourable soil and air temperatures for seed germination. - Read Article
Derek leaves a fine trail to follow at Sussex CCC
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By Laurence Gale MSc (26 Sep 05 15:00)
Sussex CCC Head Groundsman, Derek Traill, has left his job with the club. His decision to leave was brought about by a life changing opportunity to work in the United States in Houston Texas. His new job, however, will not be in the groundsmanship field, Derek has decided to head back to his roots as a Planning Project Manager in the oil industry. - Read Article
Npower Ashes Tests
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By Laurence Gale MSc (16 Sep 05 12:00)
With all the focus being on the players since England won the Ashes, I thought it would be appropriate for Pitchcare to congratulate the Head Groundsmen and their staff for all the hard work they put in to preparing and maintaining the wickets leading up to and during the Tests. - Read Article
