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Bedfordshire Association Of Cricket Groundsmanship
Welcome to the web site of the Cricket Groundsman of Bedfordshire
With but a few exceptions the squares in our County are maintained by volunteers. At most clubs just one, possibly two, dedicated souls make it possible for players to enjoy their summer games. Our Association has been formed primarily with the aims of :-
To increase the knowledge and expertise of all groundsmen
To increase the number of practising groundsmen
To help raise the quality of pitches
Organise training courses
To provide specialised equipment, where needed
How can we achieve these aims? It has often been said that groundsmen learn most by speaking to one another. Our regular meetings give an opportunity to not only listen to expert advice but to meet with colleagues and discuss problems and solutions.
The I.O.G. offer training each spring and autumn and our Association is pleased to organise courses for those showing interest in groundsmanship. Please either enroll for a course or, if you have been trained, urge another from within your club to enroll.
The arrival in the County of the Channel 4 trailer of equipment, which is now available for hire to affiliated clubs is a great asset for clubs with limited equipment. However, the need for training and knowledge as to how to safely and wisely use this is essential.
I'm sure this web site will contribute towards our aims and I urge all members to forward contributions to the site to Ian Smith"
John Gurney
Chairman
Bedfordshire Association of Cricket Groundsmanship
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Book now for Autumn Renovation Course
The Bedfordshire Association Of Cricket Groundsmanship with the Institute Of Groundsmanship is pleased to give the date & venue for a courses aimed at Cricket Groundsmen Level 1 - Autumn Reno
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End of season reports
As we approach the end of the season, you can find all the latest news on the non first class game on ecb.co.uk Visit www.ecb.co.uk/news/non-first-class/ for all the latest reports, news and inf
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Channel 4 Trailer available for hire
To hire ours a member of your club has to have attended a BACG trailer training day, your club has to be a paid up member of the Bedfordshire Cricket Board & Groundsman Association.
More photos in the photo section of this site
Further details from Ian Smith (01525) 841836
IOG Autumn Renovation and Winter Maintenance Course
Level 1 - Autumn Renovation and Winter Maintenance (Part B) at Ampthill Town Cricket Club on Sunday 14th September 2008
The course costs £130 and can be booked via the IOG website www.iog.org
Groundsman associated with a club that is a member of the cricket board & BACG can attend the course for £65
These cost could be further reduced for Board focus clubs
Or ring the IOG on 01908 312511 or write to them at The Institute of Groundsmanship, 28 Stratford Office Village, Walker Avenue, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, MK12 5TW
Annual General Meeting 2008
Tony Howe,Kevin Nicholls and Mick Hardy form the committee to support Chairman John Gurney and Secretary/Treasurer Ian Smith.
Before the AGM Roger Beard & Liam Love of Binder Loam gave a very interesting talk on the production and use of loam.
All the best to all groundsmen for a good 2008 season
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