Pitch Preparation Seminars

Monday 1st April 2024

With the 2024 season rapidly approaching, Kent Cricket are pleased to confirm two opportunities for groundstaff to attend a Pitch Preparation Seminar.

Supported by The Grounds Management Association (GMA), the session will be led by the Regional Pitch Advisor for the South of England, Phil Jeggo. The topics to be covered include:

  • Pitch preparation considerations.
  • Mower types & cutting heights.
  • Wetting and drying a pitch.
  • Brushing, raking, mowing.
  • Rolling.
  • Marking out the pitch.

Date and Venues

📌 Chestfield Cricket Club, Whitstable, CT5 3LX

📅 Monday 29th April

⌚ 18:00 – 20:30

📌 Eynsford Cricket Club, Dartford, DA4 0AH

📅 Tuesday 30th April

⌚ 18:00 – 20:30

Both sessions will start from 18:00, with arrival and refreshments available from 17:30.

Groundstaff from any club, team or organisation are welcome to register for the cost of £25.

⚠ Clubs affiliated via either the KCL or KCVL will have access to a discount code, reducing the cost to just £10.

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