In 2026 we are running a number of Grounds Workshops throughout the year, each covering a variety of themes aligned with the annual cycle of Grounds Maintenance. Delivered by our expert County Pitch Advisors and our colleagues from the Grounds Management Association, these informative face-to-face sessions are open to anyone interested in grounds maintenance and include practical demonstrations (weather permitting), discussions, and ample time for questions.
Pre-Season Preparation
Date: Saturday 14 March 2026 (10:00 – 13:00)
Venue: Hampton Hill Cricket Club, The Pavilion Bushy Park, Cricket Ln, Hampton Hill, TW12 1PA
Cost: £10
Content will include:
- Setting out the square
- Pre-Season rolling
- Fertiliser treatments
Introduction to Grounds Work for Leaders at Cricket Clubs
Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026 (19:00-20:00)
Venue: Online
Cost: Free
Preparing Pitches for Play & In-Season Renovations
Date: Tuesday 5 May 2026 (18:30-20:30)
Venue: Woking and Horsell Cricket Club, Brewery Road, Woking, GU21 4NA
Cost: £10
Content will include:
- Mowing
- Scarifying
- Irrigation
- Rolling
- Marking Out
- Repairing bowlers foot holes
- Repairing batters’ marks
- Reseeding pitches for re-use
Grounds Work For Beginners
Date: Tuesday 2 June 2026 (18:30-20:30)
Venue: Kenley Cricket Club, 49 Little Roke Rd, Kenley, CR8 5NF
Cost: £5
Content will include:
- Scarification
- Aeration
- Overseeding
- Top Dressing
Winter Maintenance
Date: Saturday 8th November (10:00 – 13:00)
Venue: : Byfleet Cricket Club, Parvis Road, Byfleet, KT14 7AB
Cost: £10
Content will include:
- Winter maintenance programmes
- Equipment maintenance
Should you have any questions about these courses, please contact Hyla Campbell on hcampell@surreycricket.com
