Grounds

The Norfolk Groundskeepers Association is a fully constituted body reporting to the NCB that exists to support clubs with grounds issues, queries and training, as well as supporting the NCB in it's directives on improving and developing fine turf facilities in the County.

The Association ensures that clubs have access to ECB Pitch Advisor support, opportunity to reserve the NCB Machinery trailer for club use, whilst also organising IOG training courses, liasing with leagues on support to clubs experiencing pitch difficulties and dealing with specific queries from clubs on a range of technical issues.

Should you wish to contact the Association for support in any of these areas, please contact:

Iain Murrell (Treasurer): Click here to email:

Jon Morland (Secretary): Click here to email:

Matthew Failes (Pesticides Officer: PA1 & PA6 qualified)

Latest News
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Aldborough CC seek part-time Groundskeeper
Aldborough Cricket Club are looking for a part-time groundskeeper for their cricket pitch on the green at Aldborough. Click here for more details.

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IOG (Groundsman) Level 1 A&B course dates released for 2010
The Norfolk Groundskeepers Association have confirmed the dates of the IOG Level 1 A&B courses that will be run in 2010. Click here for more info.

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Natwest CricketForce 2010 - November Newsletter
Want to make savings on your club purchases to improve your facilities? Then register for NatWest CricketForce! Download the newsletter here for more information.

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NCB secure machinery funding for 3 Norfolk Clubs
With the support of the Norfolk Cricket Board, three Norfolk Cricket Clubs have secured vital funding from the ECB for key machinery purchases.

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August Tip for Groundskeepers
Help and advice from the Norfolk Groundskeepers Association. This month, weeds!

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Norfolk Groundskeepers Association Trailer now available for bookings
If your club is planning it's autumn maintenance programme for the cricket square then don't forget that you can hire the NGKA trailer to assist your efforts. Click here for more information.

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Top Tip of the Month for Groundskeepers
Click here for the Tip of the Month from the Norfolk Groundskeepers Association. This month, 'Backlapping', to keep your cutting blades sharp.

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Brooke CC open new net facility
Brooke CC have opened a new £15,000 net facility at their ground.

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Norfolk Groundskeepers Association - Training Officer
The Norfolk Groundskeepers Association (reporting to the Norfolk Cricket Board) are seeking Training Officer to organise the training requirements of the Association with the IOG. Download the job specification here.

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Norfolk Groundskeepers Association - Chairman
The Norfolk Groundskeepers Association (which reports to the Norfolk Cricket Board) is seeking a new appointment in the position of Chairman. Download the job specification and details here.

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New guidelilnes on rolling

Detailed research has lead to the publication of new guidelines on the rolling of cricket pitches. Click here for more details.