Cricket NSW commissioned ISFM to develop a handbook for curators and groundsmen on preparing and maintaining cricket pitches and fields. The handbook addresses field and pitch construction, preparation, maintenance, and fertilizer guidelines. ISFM conducted market and operational analyses to develop the handbook. The final handbook provides guidelines for producing quality playing facilities, standardized procedures for grounds construction and maintenance, and supports local governments and facilities across all cricket levels in New South Wales.

1. CRICKET NSW
CASE STUDY
Project Title: Curator’s Handbook
Client: Cricket New South Wales
Project Description
Cricket NSW commissioned ISFM to assist in the devel-
opment of a handbook which could be used by curator’s,
groundsmen and their assistants in the preparation and
maintenance of playing fields and wickets in order to
meet the associations overall vision;
“developing quality standard playing and training
facilities to produce the best quality players”.
The handbook titled, ‘a recommended approach to the
management of turf wickets and outfields’ is used as both
a reference and training manual and addresses:
− Field and pitch construction, prepa-
ration and maintenance
− Pitch and outfield markings
− Fertiliser guidelines
Services
− Market Analysis
− Operational Analysis and Planning
Outcomes
ISFM achieved the following key outcomes:
− Development of guidelines to pro-
duce quality playing and training
facilities
− Local government interaction and
support
− Quality playing facilities across all
levels
− Standardized procedures for the
construction, preparation, and
maintenance of cricket grounds
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