Facility & Planning Support
Hampshire Cricket Board provides specialist advice and support to affiliated cricket clubs and organisations looking to maintain, improve, and develop their facilities.
Whether you’re improving pitch quality, planning a long-term upgrade, or supporting your grounds team, we can help with practical guidance, expert referrals, and ongoing support.
Expert Technical Advice
Affiliated clubs can access tailored support from a network of experienced facilities professionals, including:
- Our County Pitch Advisors - Shaun Crowley, Nigel Gray, Lee Padwick & Ian Tulk
- Neil Higginson-Dark, ECB Recreational Facilities Planning Manager
- Phil Jeggo, Grounds Management Association (GMA) Regional Pitch Advisor (Cricket)
This expert support helps clubs improve pitch quality, navigate relevant regulations, and plan sustainable facility development.
Support for Groundskeepers
Groundskeepers at affiliated clubs can join the Hampshire County Groundsmanship Association at no cost.
Membership includes:
- Facilities & funding days
- Subsidised courses
- Buying group discounts
- Regular newsletters
- Practical groundsmanship advice and community support
For full details and resources, visit the Grounds Management section of our website.
ECB Facilities Guidance
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) also provides comprehensive facilities guidance to support clubs in key areas of development:
- Environmental: Infrastructure and sustainable facilities guidance
- Social: Growing community engagement and volunteer involvement
- Economic: Funding, budgeting, and financial planning resources
These resources help clubs plan facilities that support players, volunteers and the wider community now and into the future.
Need Help with Your Cricket Club Facilities?
Whether you’re starting a new project, improving existing facilities, or looking for advice on funding and planning, the Hampshire Cricket Board team is here to support you.
