SPORTS GROUND EQUIPMENT
Kent
Cricket
When a job advert states, ‘no two days are ever the same’ it is usually
meant as an enticement for an adaptive, dynamic and unflappable
individual, constantly ready to deal with a new challenge.
t. 01227 473 618 m. 07906 100547
www.kentcricket.co.uk
@kentcricketdev
H
owever, for a groundsman
during the spring, it is
more the ‘marketeers’ way
of saying, “You know that
beautiful maintenance
schedule you’ve prepared for the cricket
square? As nice as it is, you had planned
to be pre-season rolling today and it’s
currently under 2 foot of snow, so, what are
you going to do about it?”
So far, 2019 has been far kinder to
cricket than 2018. The snow in Kent has
been minimal, and the frosts have been
manageable. The most common issue seen
across amateur and recreational surfaces
has been red thread.
Not uncommon at the best of times, but a
constant flow of rain and mild temperatures
over the winter have provided the ideal
conditions for soil to become nitrogen
deficient.
If left untreated, groundsmen run the risk
of seeing significantly bare patches as the
season nears; which are not only unsightly,
but open the door for weeds and if too
severe, are likely develop into areas of
inconsistent bounce and cracking.
Kent County Cricket Club, The Spitfire
Ground, St Lawrence, Old Dover Road,
Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NZ
If you’re working on cricket
pitches, whether as a
volunteer, professional
or contractor then be
aware that there is plenty
of support and advice
out there, particularly
via The Institute of
Groundsmanship. It’s aimed
at making the job as efficient
and successful as possible.
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GroundskeepingJournal.co.uk | Sept/Oct 2019