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Hampshire Association of Cricket Groundsman

In line with most other County Boards, HCB wish to form an Association of Cricket Groundsmen.

The aims of the Association will be

• to raise and maintain the profile of Groundsmen
• to work to improve the quality of Groundsmen and playing surface
• to promote training and education of members 
• to provide members with a bulk buying scheme for materials
• offer specialist advice to members through the County Pitch Adviser

Membership will be offered to 

• Hampshire clubs affiliated to the Board
• Active groundsmen in affiliated clubs, and those who work on cricket grounds
  in local authorities and schools, colleges, universities and service establishments.

No Membership fee will be required. While funding permits we will wish to continue to assist clubs who become members of the ACG with IOG course fees for their ground staff.

The intention, at least to begin with, is to manage the Association through the HCB Facilities Committee, rather than set up a separate organisation with a Constitution and Officers. This can change if necessary or if the members wish it.

We hope that all affiliated clubs who look after their own grounds and their ground staff will take up this opportunity. As a starting point, we need to compile a database of individual members.  If your club would like to become a member please complete a membership form or for further information please contact Colin Savage T: 02380 475609.

Courses for Groundsman

Foundation (Level 1), Part A - Spring Preparation and Summer Maintenance

Foundation (Level 1), Part B - Autumn Renovation and Winter Maintenance

HCB will assist attendees who are a member of the County Groundsman Association.  Members are entitled to a refund of £114.00 for each part, and if you become a member of IOG (current annual subscription is £47.00) attendees in effect get two courses free!

More information on IOG Membership and Courses including how to book, is available on the IOG website. Alternatively you can call IOG on 01908 312511 to book a place.

To claim a refund of the course fee, please send a copy of the paid invoice to Colin Savage, Hampshire Cricket Board, The Ageas Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH, after the course.