Tuesday 15th November 2011

County Board Pitch Advisor Opportunity      

Under the ECB Pitch Advisor Programme, County Boards are being given the opportunity to have a new trained pitch advisor.  I see this as a great opportunity to have additional expertise available to support clubs and other partners in a continued effort to improve cricket squares/grounds.  I am therefore keen to take advantage of this opportunity if at all possible. 

Please click here to download a copy of the ECBCA Pitch Advisor Terms of Reference which provides further information on the role. 

I would welcome expressions of interest by Monday, the 5^th December at the latest. 

I am also more than happy to have a discussion should further information be required.

Mick Glenn

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The Derbyshire Groundsman's Association Webpage

Chairman: Neil Gilliver, 33 High Street, Staveley, Chesterfield S43 3UU,

                                Tel: 07745 819366

Secretary: John Lindsay, 20 Duluth Avenue, Chaddesden DE21 6LH

                                                      Tel: 01332 663134    

                     Treasurer: Lee Collison, 53 London Road, Shardlow, Derby DE72 2GR

                      Tel: 01332 799086 Mob:  07900 511136 Email:  lynlee@fsmail.com

History

Our Association is part of the Derbyshire Cricket Board and was formed in February 1999.

Aims

The Aims of the association are to support groundsmen at the grass roots level of the game.

Achievements

We meet four times a year, Spring, Summer, Autumn and again at our AGM.  Meetings are centred around the seasons and the work which is done at different times of the year.  There are talks by invited guests involved in cricket ground maintenance and new products and equipment available to help our members.

Benefits:

Courses

Our association in conjunction with 'The Institute of Groundsmanship' (I.O.G) run annual courses designed to help and understand the work involved in the preparation and maintenance of cricket grounds.  The cost of these courses is greatly reduced by joining the association, we also award a level of support funding for successful candidates.

Equipment

We have at our disposal two trailers containing all the necessary equipment to complete your end of season renovation work.  We also have a pitch mower available to anyone at short notice should their own break down, plus a walkover powered spraying machine.

Bulk Purchasing

We organise an annual bulk purchase and delivery scheme for cricket top dressing seed and fertiliser.

Sponsorship

We are involved locally with "Dennis Ground Maintenance Equipment" and "Boughton Turf Management" both companies support us with products and equipment demonstrations.

Membership

We are currently experiencing problems linking to the DGA membership form.  If you would like to become a member please contact either John Lindsay or Neil Gilliver on the numbers above.   You can still download Loam Order Forms, Trailer Booking Forms and Grant Support Forms from this page.