Match Pitch Preparation & Recovery Course – Delivered by County Pitch Advisors

The Grounds Management Association (GMA), in partnership with Hampshire Cricket Board, is offering a practical Match Pitch Preparation and Recovery course this May – delivered by our experienced County Pitch Advisors.

For Grounds Volunteers & Club Staff

Ideal for grounds volunteers, club staff, and anyone involved in cricket pitch maintenance, the course offers hands-on learning and expert advice tailored to club-level facilities.

The session will cover all key aspects of preparing and maintaining high-quality match pitches, including:

• Marking out and surface assessment

• Mower types, cutting heights, and rolling

• Wetting and drying techniques

• Brushing, raking, and mowing routines

• Match day preparation

• Foot hole repairs and post-match clean-up

• Re-use of pitches during longer games

• Applying loam, seed, and fertiliser

• Repair tools, materials, and aftercare

Course Dates and Venues – Choose One:

• Monday 12th May
  1.00pm – 4.00pm
  Clanfield Cricket Club
• Wednesday 14 May
  6.00pm – 9.00pm
  St Mary Bourne Cricket Club

Cost: £5 per person

New! Dedicated Session for Contractors and Local Authority Grounds Teams

Tailored specifically for grounds contractors and site managers at councils and local authorities, this version of the course will focus on managing a range of surfaces, delivering consistent quality, and ensuring safe, playable pitches in public spaces.

This session offers practical demonstrations and expert guidance relevant to local authority-maintained cricket facilities.

• Thursday 8th May
  9am - 12pm
  King George V Playing Fields Pavilion, SO23 0QA

Cost: FREE