Training Courses for Groundsmen

IOG

The ECB has teamed up with The Institute of Groundsmanship to provide a programme of progressive training courses for the management of cricket pitches.

The scheme consists of three levels of structured training offered in four courses (or combined in a single five-day course):

Level One
Part A - Spring Preparation and Summer Maintenance (1 day)
Part B - Autumn Renovation and Winter Maintenance (1 day)

Level Two
Understanding the Science (2 days)

Level Three
Sports Turf Management (2 days)

To gain maximum benefit, it is strongly recommended that individuals should attend the courses in the correct sequence.

IOG Groundsmanship Courses

Who would benefit from these courses?

The courses are suitable for you whether you are a club groundsman, volunteer, school groundsman or contractor.

You will learn how to:

  • Improve your practical skills as a cricket groundsman
  • Understand the science of maintenance needed to provide a safe and consistent square
  • Implement the management practices needed to ensure a professionally organised facility

You will receive:

  • Tuition from a fully qualified instructor
  • A full set of resource materials and an attendance certificate

More information

To get full details of the content of the various courses, course dates and fees, please see the IOG website

For further information on membership, consultancies and training courses contact:

The Institute of Groundsmanship
28 Stratford Office Village
Walker Avenue
Wolverton Mill
Milton Keynes MK12 5TW

Tel: 01908 312511
Fax: 01908 311140
Email: iog@iog.org
Website: www.iog.org

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