- South Dartmoor back to winning ways in cups
- Tom Allin tournament raised more than £5,000 for air ambulance
- Taverners kit bag delivered to Sri Lankan youngsters
- Devon trying to contact the class of 56
- Paceman Tshepo running in Virgin London Marathon
- Five Devon women in Western Storm squad for Kia Super League
- Registration night for all ages at Topsham on Monday
- Lots pouring in for auction at Allin Memorial tournament
- Thames Valley Gentlemen Cricket Club
- Bradninch add Argentinian flavour to Devon League
- Ipplepen youth registration night on Friday
- Final call for Groundsmans first seminar this year
- Devon League official tackling London Marathon for charity
- Bovey on familiar territory in Aaron Printers Cup
- Brockman Cup - Cup Kings lie in wait for holders
- Shepherd Trust helps Kingsbridge build for sustainable future
- DCL - Umpire Appointments 2016 (May 7th - July 2nd)
- Long standing records beaten
- North Devon see off Paignton chase
Want to improve the pitch at your club?
One day, IOG foundation part B course, running in Devon
The newly formed Devon Cricket Groundsmans Association (DCGA) is proud to advertise the IOG (Institue of Groundmanship) foundation part B course which is taking place on Saturday the 24th September at Sandford CC.
This comprehensive, one day, foundation level course is suitable for new cricket groundsmen (volunteer and professional) or those requiring a refresher in modern, practical techniques for preparing and maintaining cricket surfaces.
The course will be run by former Glamorgan groundsman and current ECB pitch adviser, Len Smith in a very friendly, informal way. Delegates will have a 'hands on' opportunity to experience essential operations. The course fee includes lunch and all necessary course documentation. A syllabus of the day is below:
FOUNDATION, PART B, AUTUMN RENOVATION AND WINTER MAINTENENCE
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· Definition of surface · Assessment of surface · Safe working practices · Scarification · Aeration · Repairs and renovation · Over-seeding · Top Dressing · Fertiliser application · Care of outfield · Maintaining non-turf surfaces |
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The DCGA have worked extremely hard to reduce the costs of the course to make it accessible by all clubs and groundsman. The cost is just £50 for DCGA members (34 clubs signed up so far) and £80 for non-members.
An application form to become a member of the DCGA is below along with an application form for the course and further course details.
Improving the standard of cricket pitches benefits players of all ages and abilities please encourage your clubs and groundsman to become a member of the DCGA and attend the Foundation part B course if possible.