Maintenance Practices

Maintenance Practices

Aim:

To provide a pitch that has

·        Aesthetic appearance

·        Durability

·        Life expectancy

·        Playability

·        Maintained quality

·        Improved safety

Understanding:

Method:

Proactive maintenance programme - cultural

Timing:

All year round

Effects of incorrect procedure:

·        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

Equipment:

Various

Practice Tips:

Ensure that maintenance is carried out under the correct weather conditions and at the right time of year.