Maintenance 1 of 4

• Aim:

To provide a pitch that maintains 

• A safe surface
• Aesthetic appearance
• Durability
• Life expectancy 
• Playability
• Positive contribution to standard of pitch/es.

Understanding:

•  General

Method:

• Mowing
• Aeration
• Over seeding
• Fertiliser Application
• Line marking
• Surface Preparation
• Surface Renovation

Timing:

• All year round

Effects of incorrect procedure:

• Unsafe surface
• Cumulative degradation of playing surface.
• Capital/Grant expenditure to renovate the playing surface.
• Poor standard pitch/s
• Loss of play due to poor surface conditions.
• Loss of matches
• Player injury
• Loss of revenue

Equipment:

• Various

Practice Tips:

• Assess the surface
• Implement proactive maintenance programme
• Ensure that maintenance is carried out under the correct weather conditions and at the right time of year.
• If in doubt, contact a qualified Sports Surface Consultant.