| Preparing Your Cricket Ground for the Coming Season |
A 1-day theory course designed especially for the volunteer or part-time groundsman.
Provides basic knowledge of spring and summer cricket square and outfield preparation and maintenance.
Gives an overview of the safe and efficient use of all the machinery and equipment involved.
Taking place at Wolverhampton Cricket Club, Tettenhall - £120.00 + VAT per person
Wednesday 10 March 2010 - Book Now
Skills covered include:
Mowing, scarification, aeration, fertilizer application, watering, rolling, renovations etc.
Of all the sports, a cricket groundsman has the greatest effect on how a match can develop so a basic knowledge of the game is essential.
It is, therefore, equally essential that Groundsmen fully appreciate their responsibility in producing a safe and consistent surface. This will only be achieved by having the knowledge and expertise found in the science of turf care.
Delegates will learn how to:
• Consider and provide safe working practice when completing all tasks and operations on a Cricket Ground under current legislation.
• Understand and appreciate the general requirements of a Cricket Ground.
• Be able to provide playing surfaces to the required standard of play.
• Carryout all maintenance operations in the correct sequence ensuring the best surface.
• Understand the difference between the range of machinery available for the preparation and maintenance of the Cricket Ground.
• Have an understanding of, and be able to carry out basic maintenance to, all machinery and tools.
Delegates each receive a copy of the comprehensive COURSE MANUAL, which includes month-by-month maintenance programme for a 12 month period.
Book Now or for further information call 01902 440256. |
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