(from TurfPro) An Emergency Authorisation (EA) for the use of the Syngenta insecticide Acelepryn to target leatherjackets has been granted for the 2022 season. This season, the leatherjacket authorisation permits use of Acelepryn up to 18 November 2022 – with an extended opportunity to cover the key periods of adult crane fly egg laying and target early…
A new lease of life! ‘What are you going to do with your time now that you have retired?’ I was regularly asked as I reached the end of a very rewarding and enjoyable teaching career. My answer was easy. ‘I’m going to spend more time at my local cricket club.’ I had occasionally helped…
Skilful management of water is a fundamental aspect of producing high quality and consistent turf surfaces. Water is a master variable which directly impacts the function of grass plants and soil organisms. It is also a master solvent responsible for a whole host of essential chemical reactions underpinning the soil ecosystem. Wetting agents are types…
CHESHIRE ASSOCIATION of GROUNDSMEN Mission statement: The Cheshire Association of Groundsmen aims to reach out, giving knowledgeable, helpful support to all the 131 cricket clubs playing within the county by providing training and easy access to the county’s Pitch Advisors. The Association will represent the views of groundsmen at the county’s administrative committees and aim to create an environment…
Covid-19 – Groundstaff & Volunteers – Sample Risk Assessment Process & Actions
RETURN TO CRICKET GRANT SCHEME GUIDANCE NOTES FOR CLUBS AND LEAGUES As the recreational game returns to play, assistance is available to cricket clubs and leagues. Changes to the scheme include the removal of the recommended turnover limit, and differentiation in grant level between clubs with junior sections and adult only clubs. Clubs and leagues…
The IOG (now GMA) have announced an online level 1 course for £25 – it contains a lot of good background stuff for anyone starting on cricket groundsmanship
Pitch marks for the Cheshire Cricket League (UKFast)
Square Renovation Essential in 2020 – ECB Advice Summary It will seem odd to many but this year more than most it is vitally important that clubs clean up the square at end of season. As not many strips will have been played on the rest of the square will have an accumulation of organic matter…
Overseeding, chitting and sheeting Overseeding, chitting and sheeting – Understanding the terminology and methods 1OOC. Overseeding worn and bare areas on sports pitches is an essential maintenance regime to ensure the upkeep of a healthy grass sward. Successful seed germination will be determined by a number of factors; weather and ground conditions at the time…
It’s been a great pleasure putting this final edition of the newsletter together, as I have had chance to catch up with all the finals played last Sunday and also was able to see in person the Cheshire Cup final, the first time I have been able to do so! And what a wonderful end to the season, the weather being very kind to the whole of Cheshire as all the finals were played uninterrupted in front of good size crowds, generating plenty of crucial bar revenue.
Grounds Care. 2020 has been for groundsmen a cricket season like no other! Initially the early Summer emphasis was solely on maintaining cricket squares, outfields and areas beyond the boundary ropes neat, tidy and cut with no match play of any kind. Publicity was sent out by CAG to ensure that this essential maintenance was carried out…
(typically, Cricket, Bowls, Tennis and Croquet) Issued: November 2020 Grassroots playing facilities will again currently have many questions about the current and potential restrictions the Government may impose to reduce the transmission of Coronavirus with regards to summer pitch playing surfaces, their ongoing maintenance and what works may be carried out to provide a fit…
Winter Spiking & Aeration – Cricket Squares – Summary & Links Cricket Aeration Spiking advice on The GMA website Cricket Winter Aeration questions on the Pitchcare website Square Spiking Guide for Club Groundsmen: · Why Spike? What does your profile look like? Do you have root breaks, shallow rooting, thatch or high levels of organic matter?…
I’m pleased the redsigned website is live today (27/Jan/21). We hope you will appreciate the modernised appearance and ease of finding material any comments to cagadm1@yahoo.co.uk.
New initiative for 2021: In the absence of any face-to-face training during the National Lockdown, CAG are encouraging volunteer groundsmen to upskill by taking the GMA (online) Level 1 Cricket Grounds Maintenance course (cost £25). Upon successful completion of the course, please email a copy of your certificate to gareth.moorhouse@cheshirecricketboard.co.uk and your course fee will…
I’ve copied a really good article by Laurence Gale the TurfPro editor called Soil Life Is Precious It’s an interesting background read for anyone working with grass. See under “Odds and Ends” . I’ve also put a link to Laurence’s blog under “Links”
This presentation was given by Richard Cragg to a Webinar arranged by the CCB and attended by 150 officials from the Cheshire Leagues on 1/March ………… Good evening, everyone. Groundsmanship is perhaps not the most scintillating aspect of cricket for many cricket lovers to listen to. However, as we have seen very recently at the…
An interesting interview with Karl published in Turfpro – he says how he came to get the job and gives a brief insight into what the job entails. I’ve copied this into the website – see –http://www.cag.org.uk/information/odds-and-ends/lords-head-groundsman/