2024 BDPCL Ground Seminar

Everyone responsible for the preparation and upkeep of grounds in the Birmingham & District Premier Cricket League plus the Premier Divisions of its four feeder leagues are invited to the following event:

Topic: Coping with Wet Weather

When: Monday July 8^th 2024 starting at 7pm (arrive from 6.30pm)

Where: West Bromwich Dartmouth CC

Special Guest: Tim Packwood – former Worcestershire CCC Ground Manager

Hosts: Andy Cartwright, Damon Willetts – BDPCL Ground Experts

Agenda:

1. Welcome and Introduction

2. Outdoor Demonstrations (weather allowing)

Electric Roller - Sean Lloyd of Worcester Grammar School

Tractor mounted scarification and collection - Richard Ding Sports

3. Indoor Forum and Discussion – Coping with Bad Weather

Impact on start of season

Ground preparation

Leagues

Workload - how to cope, added pressure and stress

Available help (eg ECB, GMA)

Drainage Types - Verti-drain/Shockwave/Mole Plough/Other

4. Questions to Tim Packwood, ex-Worcestershire Ground Manager

Specialist in ground saturation and hybrid pitches

To confirm your attendance please email Andy Cartwright  andy.t4turf@yahoo.co.uk