Grounds Morning Workshop

As the cricket season approaches in just a couple of months, we are preparing for another year filled with high volumes of activity. Last September, we began the process of relaunching the Grounds Association in Warwickshire and Birmingham.

As part of the relaunch, we will be hosting a Grounds Morning at the Edgbaston Community Ground (Portland Road) on Tuesday 18 March at 10:30 AM.

Registration for the Grounds Morning is now open. Reserve your spot by contacting Richard Evans.

Topics Covered

The Role of County Pitch Advisors (pre-season ground work and season planning) led by Jonathon Blakeman and Ashley Hill
Pitch Power Application and the Role of the Grounds Management Association led by Andy Welsby (GMA Regional Pitch Advisor for Cricket)
Grass Pitch Improvement fund and ECB Support Resources led by Ged McDougall (ECB Regional Facilities Manager (Midlands))
Umpires and Pitch Markings led by rob Evans
Equipment, Demonstration, and Presentation led by Jason Briggs (Howardson Group – Dennis, SISIS – Head of Marketing)
Supplies Presentation led by Jack Hawkes (Origin Amenity Solutions – Technical Sales Manager)

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