Challenging Weather for Pitches and Grounds – GMA Support

The weather records continue to tumble. March was the wettest for 40 years in the UK, with double the normal rainfall.

Unfortunately, April hasn’t been much better so far and recent high winds have added to the challenges. This is putting pressure on grounds managers across England and Wales to get grounds, and especially pitches, ready for play.

Trying to prepare and use pitches when the ground is too soft can cause problems for the rest of the season. Grounds managers should remember that it is always possible to catch up on pre-season preparation. Often it is better to wait than to go too soon with heavy equipment and damage a wet square. A week could make all the difference. Check out the GMA Cricket Grounds Management Toolkit for advice on: