TS6 - Performance Standards for Non-Turf Cricket Pitches Intended for Outdoor Use - Technical Specifications - Facilities & Funding - Development

TS6 - Performance Standards for Non-Turf Cricket Pitches Intended for Outdoor Use

The ECB's TS6 document on Performance Standards for Non-Turf Cricket Pitches Intended for Outdoor Use is available to download here.

This Standard describes the requirements for non-turf cricket pitch systems intended for outdoor use. It sets requirements for match pitches and practice areas. It does not set requirements for outfields for which there are currently no standards.

Download TS6:

TS6 - Technical Requirements and Performance Specification for non-Turf Cricket Pitches (1.8 MB)

Related information

The two documents below are to be read in conjunction with TS6, the synthetic pitch standard. Please note, they are guidance for clubs rather than standards.

Guidance for purchase of a non-turf pitch - an essential guide on understanding non-turf pitches and the preparation work required prior to requesting quotations from contractors:

Guidance Notes for Provision and Installation of Non-Turf Cricket Pitches and Net-Cage Facilities (1.6 MB)

Employers Requirements - a recommended advice guide to the contract terms under which non-turf pitches are installed (non mandatory):

Employer's Requirements for Provision and Installation of Non-Turf Cricket Facilities (207 KB)

Code of Practice and Technical Requirements for the Design and Installation of Non-Turf Cricket Facilities

ECB has introduced a voluntary Code of Practice for ECB Approved Non Turf Pitch System suppliers.

ECB will be awarding companies that comply with the Code of Practice a kite mark that should give clubs and schools a benchmark of quality assurance when selecting a supplier.

Compliant companies (recipients of approval) will be eligible to use the kite mark from October 2008.

You can download the code below:

Code of Practice and Technical Requirements for the Design and Installation of Non-Turf Cricket Facilities (235 KB)