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Cornwall Cricket
First for Cornish Cricket News
Cornwall Association of Groundsmen
Annual General Meeting 2008. - All invited
This years AGM will be held at St Austell CC on Tuesday 4th March 2008 commencing at 7.30 pm. After the AGM there will be a presentation by Hugh Frost of Novozymes Biologicals on Roots products. All Clubs welcome. The Association offers a wide range of support to the average club groundsman, from technical advice to autumn renovation. Further information contact Keith Goldsmith 01579 346248.
Grounds Trailer Photo and Information click October 2005
Following a meeting of the Association on Wednesday 5th October, St Austell CC, 7.30pm we have secured a Channel 4 Groundmans Trailer with Groundsman Equipment including a Scarifier and Spiker. This Trailer is now in the County and in the good hands of our County Pitch Advisor, John Shepley. The trailer is for clubs that are members of the association to use on a booking system with Keith Goldsmith, secretary.
The Association offers some great benefits like bulk buying loam and seed, knowledge sharing workshops with full time professional workshops and not forgetting use of the trailer.
. In order to benefit from this and other functions of the Association please make sure you attend or contact CDM Joe Skinner or contact :- Keith Goldsmith, 2 Cowling Gardens, Menheniot, Liskeard, Cornwall. Tel 01579 346248
The Cornwall Association of Cricket Groundsmen was formed at St Austell CC on Wednesday 2nd February 2005. The main aims of the Association are to :
1. Improve the standards of Clubs and School grounds, pitches and general outdoor facilities.
2. Increase communication of all the latest methods and technology.
3. Promote opportunities of education and training.
4. Assist Club and School groundsmen in gaining the practical and administrative skills required for playing cricket.
5. Improve the all round knowledge and education of groundsmen within the cricketing County of Cornwall.
6. Maintain a list of current members and those groundsmen who have taken an approved training course.
Anyone wishing to join please contact :- Keith Goldsmith, 2 Cowling Gardens, Menheniot, Liskeard, Cornwall. Tel 01579 346248
Officers elected: Chairman: Geoff Hills of Launceston,
Treasurer Trevor Crane of Newquay,
Secretary Keith Goldsmith of Menheniot
The ECB and the Institute of Groundsmanship courses for 2008:-
I.O.G Courses. Again this year the groundsmen courses are to be held at Grampound Road. Foundation on 16th March and the Intermediate on 20th April. If you book a course through the Groundsmen Association you can get a 50% reduction. Contact Keith Goldsmith 01579 346248.
Course: Foundation Part A Venue Grampound Road CC Date 16th March 2008
A practical approach to the preparation and maintenance of a sports surface Spring Preparation and Summer Maintenance
Who should attend-This will suit all individuals (full-time or part-time and volunteer) involved in practical maintenance of a sports surface. It is particularly beneficial as an introductory course for those who are new to the profession or as a refresher course for the more seasoned groundsman who wants to keep abreast of the latest techniques.
Course: Foundation Part B Venue Grampound Road CC Date 21st September 2008
A practical approach to the preparation and maintenance of a sports surface Autumn Renovation and Winter Maintenance
Course: Intermediate Venue Grampound Road CC Date 20th April 2008
Intermediate The theory behind the practice of preparing and maintaining a sports surface click.
Course: Advanced The essential science of grounds maintenance. Four courses nationally. click
Full details can be obtained from the Cornwall Cricket Development Officer - Joe Skinner
Visit the I o G website for full course details
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