The NCU Development Directorate with the support of Cricket Ireland ran another grounds course today (17th September) at Stormont.

The participants appeared to enjoy the day and hopefully the skills learnt will be put into practice over the coming days as the end of season work concludes.

Thanks must go to Mr Len Smith of the IOG who took the course and also Phil McCormick for allowing the training to take place on the ground.

Further courses will be organised in 2014 and if clubs have any queries about these please contact Stephen Dyer (stevendyer@sky.com)

Please also find a couple of links with general end of season grounds advice.

http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/end-of-season-renovation.html

Recommended Guidelines for the construction, preparation and maintenance of cricket pitches and outfields