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The YCBGA now has three main advisors in Jonathan Smith, Allan Kettleborough and the newly appointed Kevin Byrne (contactable via Ian Powell) with David Hodgson now able to assist were necessary, There has been a dramatic increase in the activity of pitch assessments as clubs have identified the importance of establishing the correct and improved opportunities of managing their facilities. The Pitch Advisors are still be available to visit clubs to support and advise on opportunities available: A Short Pitch Report cost £75.00 and covers a verbal revue of the facilities and machinery. A Full Pitch Report cost £250.00 and covers a full written assessment of facilities and machinery with full analysis of the playing surface with recommendations for short, medium and long term work. The full report is definitely required if a club is to consider application for any funding to implement the recommendations given by the Pitch Advisor. Unfortunately, the Pitch Up-Grade Scheme has now been ended (More details of the Pitch Reports are available below) Further clarification can be obtained from Ian Powell COUNTY PITCH ADVISORS Their Roles Act with YCB over Pitch/ Ground matters Improve standards of pitches and groundsmanship Site visits and advice Ensure consistency of standards for Clubs Disseminate relevant grant information Publicise all IOG courses Help produce Club Pitch Action Plans Help form YCB Groundsmans Association Contact It has been agreed that the point of contact for the CPAs will be lan Powell, the YCDO with responsibility for ground matters lan Powell, 24 Allerton Close, Northallerton DL7 8NX, mobile 07976-787965 Email ian.powell Improving Surfaces Pitch Advisory Visits The intention of the CPAs when they visit your Club will not be to criticise but to support and advise clubs and schools and groundsmen and help them develop better pitches. There are two levels of pitch advice available SHORT PITCH REPORT Assess condition of square Ground cover desirable /non desirable grasses, weeds, moss, pests etc Depth of thatch, fibre levels, depth of root Assessment of pitch maintenance equipment Verbal conclusions and recommendations in a three/four hour visit COST £75 **************** All the above plus Core samples and analysis Assessment of gradient and evenness Report on outfield and practice areas Recommendations for immediate, short, medium and long term in a formal Written Report This level of report includes a follow up visit Suitable for grant applications for new squares or renovation COST £250 ************************** |
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