Getting the best out of your playing surface

The Somerset Cricket Grounds Association’s (SCGA) principal aim is to work in partnership with appropriate individuals, suppliers and agencies to develop both groundskeepers and playing surfaces for all clubs, schools and facilities affiliated to the SCF. The latest courses, events and important information for grounds personnel can be found below or by visiting the SCGA homepage .

Workforce, Training and Education

Level 1 Cricket Grounds Maintenance

Gain an awareness and general understanding of the tasks involved in maintaining playing surfaces.

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Level 2 cricket surfaces course

Understand how technical aspects of turf maintenance can influence overall pitch quality, helping to create a suitable annual maintenance plan for your playing surface.

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Level 3 Cricket Surfaces Course

This course will allow you to get the most from your surface in terms of quality standards and ultimately, carrying capacity.

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If you’d like to speak to us about our Grounds maintenance courses, please contact us using the short online form below.