THURSDAY 13th August 2015
The YCB INSTITUTE OF GROUNDSMANSHIP are running their Autumn renovation course for groundsmen. The course is a practical approach to the renovation and maintenance of a sports surface and is being held on THURSDAY 13th August 2015 AT KIRKSTALL EDUCATIONAL CRICKET CLUB, LEEDS, LS6 3HT
The full cost of the course IS £312.00 but there are fantastic reductions to all YCB affiliated clubs being:
£60 TO YORKSHIRE CRICKET BOARD GROUNDSMEN ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
£70 TO NON-MEMBERS (INCLUDES YCBGA MEMBERSHIP FOR 2015)
The course will support groundsmen in delivering the essential operations of ‘best practice’ grounds maintenance with a hands-on, practical induction to the profession.
The Foundation level course is suitable for new entrants (professional and volunteer) or those requiring a refresher course in the modern, practical techniques of renovating and maintaining sports surfaces
The topics covered are:
Autumn maintenance - thatch Management - machinery - mowing - watering - scarifying and brushing - seeding - fertiliser application - top dressing - aeration - winter maintenance of natural and non-turf pitches
Please contact Martin Kingston at the YCBGA to book your place on this course - EMAIL or phone 07526915849