The club has a limited amount of money available to maintain the ground
water from the terraces flows on to the surface. Alec is currently raising funds to tackle this problem by making collection on match days, holding raffles etc. The pitch is mown 2-3 times a week during the growing season,
maintaining a height of cut of around 30mm. As much grass as possible is left on to help cope with the high usage levels, without compromising ball roll and speed. Alec is well aware of the shortfall with regard to the quality and range of machinery at his disposal but recognises that the club has a limited amount of money available to maintain the ground. In time he hopes to purchase a dedicated 36” cylinder mower which will not only improve the quality of
the sward but improve the aesthetic appearance of the pitch.
His other ‘wish’ is to see the provision of an additional ground to accommodate the ever- increasing fixture list and provide a much- needed training ground. Like most
groundsmen, Alec realises the importance of raising the profile of his profession and of having the appropriate machinery and resources to achieve his goals (excuse the pun). The chairman of the
club, Tom Herbert, has turned the club’s fortunes around in the past five years. Alec speaks highly of him and reckons that, without him, the club would have folded. It is now out of debt, regularly attracts between 400-600 fans for each home game and
has a committed squad of footballers who enjoy playing for ‘The Rovers’. The members can look to the future knowing that the groundstaff are achieving some of the best facilities in the area which, in turn, will attract new players and supporters.
Alec continues to
provide Bromsgrove, Rovers with the best possible playing surface he can which, he hopes, will inspire the players to produce the football required to
get them back into the Conference League.
Above: Alec Hodgkiss (right) with club chairman Tom Herbert Left: SCH Supplies towed spiker Below: Sparse goalmouths required remedial work
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