Turf Matters March / April 2019

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CRICKET GROUNDCARE AWARDS

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We hope to continue to raise the profile and awareness of ground care staff (without whom there would be no cricket) and encourage and promote the Groundcare industry. } “Winning the ICC Europe Award in

Previous winners, at Lord’s

2007 was a huge honour for me. The recognition of such awards makes all the hard work and dedication worth it. “Awards are not something I personally strive for but when you win one it gives you a great feeling of pride and satisfaction, and it confirms that you are doing something right in an industry

where so much could go wrong! “The presentation was my first ever trip to Lords, and looking out across the ground gave me great inspiration. Little did I know that I would be Head Groundsman here 12 years later!” Alastair continued: “We are delighted to be running these Awards in association with Turf Matters. We understand the dedication and hard work that goes into preparing cricket playing facilities throughout the summer and it is nice that we can recognise their hard work and endeavours in some small way.” The Awards have been introduced to recognise the dedication and hard work that groundcare individuals put into maintaining and producing cricket squares and outfields, for reactional clubs, schools and universities in the UK and Ireland. We hope to continue to raise the profile and awareness of ground care staff (without whom there would be no cricket) and encourage and

promote the Groundcare industry. There will be seven award categories and the judging process will take into account the quality of the playing surface, general upkeep of the ground, longevity of service ,an ‘against all odds’ and an overall Groundcare person of the Year and the winners will be invited to a special presentation at Lord’s Cricket Ground, in London. All you have to do to nominate your ground care staff or individuals is to fill in the form online and it will go forward to the judging process.

Nomination forms can be found online at the www.cricketworld.com and www.turfmatters. co.uk websites.

Previous winners, at Lord’s


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