2. Programme of Events Welcome & Introduction to the YCB GA Presentation from Dan Musson ECB, Water Regulations & the impact to clubs Presentation from Hurrells, picking the right cultivars. Demonstrations from leading machinery suppliers. Lunch followed by the AGM Presentation from Chris Woods ECB, update on the trials on Profiling & Aeration. Past & Present, a chance to listen and question current practices against past practices with Chris Woods in conversation with one of the leading figures within the grounds industry Keith Boyce.
3. What do YOU do for your CLUB? YOU ALL PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PLAYERS TO DEVELOP IN SPORT!
4. The Groundsmans Role Where cricket is played on natural turf the role of a fully trained and skilled Groundsman is essential towards producing a safe, true playing surface where all elements of the game and talents of the players are allowed to flourish. No Groundsman wishes to prepare a bad pitch – outside influences usually conspire against his/her wishes. Whilst many are renowned for being “protective” of their manicured turf, a true cricket Groundsman knows he/she is there to produce a “stage” for players to perform on. The Groundsman is as important as the best player as neither can perform to their uppermost abilities without the other. The groundsman can be the “4” umpire in the official’s team as his/her judgement and local knowledge can be essential in bringing back the optimum playing conditions of the surface in inclement weather.
5. YCB GA Aims and Objectives INFORMAL PRESENTATIONS FROM QUALIFIED GROUNDSMEN ON ALL ASPECTS OF MAINTENANCE, FROM SPRING/SUMMER WORK, TO AUTUMN/WINTER, MAINTENANCE & PREPARATION OF MACHINERY. REDUCED RATES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION TO IOG COURSES HELD WITHIN THECOUNTY. OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS THE ECB PITCH ADVISORS TO SUPPLY FULL AND COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS OF YOUR FACILITIES EITHER FOR GRANT AID OR JUST FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING. AVAILABILITY TO ACCESS THE GROUNDS TRAILER & EQUIPMENT TO HELP REPAIR & MAINTAIN ALL PITCHES.
6. Club Pitch & Machinery Reports Total number of official inspections completed to date 48 affiliated clubs 94 Focus Clubs £22,467.00 Machinery Projects £73,944.00 Fine Turf Projects £343,721.00 Net Facilities.
7. Does Yours look like this? With the help of the YCB GA it can and will!
8. Courses and informal discussions are available to all regardless of your status, help us help you by asking your league, Cricket Development Group to help raise the profile of the Groundsmen by contacting the YCB GA
