Online Training

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…

Advice on Winter Spiking

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?…

GMA Winter Guidance

(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…

A piece on seed germination from Pitchcare

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…