Level 1: Introduction to Cricket Pitches 

Ideal for a volunteer, new employee or just as a refresher for established employees, this learning route will support and develop skills involved in maintaining or managing a winter sports pitch.

Develop your skills and knowledge with the latest best practices and explore the requirements you need to meet in order to optimise your playing surface.

• Ebbw Vale Community Cricket Club, Eugene Cross Park, Newchurch Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent NP23 5AA
• Tuesday 31 March
• 09:00 - 16:30

What’s involved?

The key subjects – definition, assessment and preparation, to mowing, scarification and verticutting, plus more – are studied through a progressive one-day GMA Learning course. With delivery from an industry expert experience an educational hands-on training day featuring an informative presentation, plus turf care theory and practical working demonstrations. On completion of this opening step you will be aware of what is involved in preparing and maintaining a surface that allows maximum playability for the season. In addition, you will also receive a Certificate of Attendance. (Food and drink are provided).

What’s covered?

• Early Spring maintenance
• Preparation of the square and match pitch
• Mowing, scarification, brushing
• Irrigation, rolling, fertiliser application

GMA members: £229.00 (incl. VAT)
Non-members: £327.00 (incl. VAT)

Cancellations of GMA training courses are subject to the following terms and conditions:

• 32 days plus: 100% refund
• 8-31 days prior to the course: 50% refund
• 7 days prior to the course or less: 0% refund (In this event the full sum shown on the invoice remains payable).