MULTI SPORTS


We want to make this the best local sports facility in the county. It’s a great


”


project and my goal is to continue to deliver good


Pitch four (background) in the construction phase in early summer sweeper and triangular brush.


Marking out is another big job with up to four full size pitches or seven smaller pitches and five or six training areas. “Once we’re up and running there’s less mowing to do, so I can string up a pitch and mark out in four or five hours.” It’s a substantial workload, and Tom is assisted by two volunteers who have been involved with the club for several years. “It’s a big change for them, but they have been very keen to help; I’ve also been offered an apprentice, but I’d struggle for time to train someone at the moment.”


With nothing on the calendar until January at the earliest, Tom is under no illusion that 2021 budgets may also take a hammering. “We may lose out on topdressing and scarification once again, but I’ve emphasised that seed, aeration and selective spraying are a must, and the committee fully supports me. I know some groundsmen have issues with committees but, if you can explain your reasoning and point out the drawbacks of not investing in maintenance, a good committee such as this should always back you.”


The ongoing developments would make


playing conditions. And, in spite of Covid, my five year plan is not far off track!


for an absorbing, challenging job for any groundsman, and Tom comments: “We want to make this the best local sports facility in the county. It’s a great project and my goal is to continue to deliver good playing conditions. And, in spite of Covid, my five year plan is not far off track!”


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