As with all volunteer posts, succession planning for the role of Grounds Manager is crucial …

It can be difficult to replace the experience and expertise of a head grounds person, and more clubs are turning to hybrid models with a wider volunteer ‘grounds team’ working under the supervision of a more experienced practitioner.

CAG are very happy to support anyone looking to get involved in grounds’ maintenance, whether through formal training courses or informal advice – please reach out!

Some ideas for your succession planning are:

• Explore who may have time to support outfield cutting - couple of hours twice per week
• Explore who can help with perimeter maintenance - couple of hours, once a week
• Explore who can help with general square maintenance – one hour twice per week
• Explore who can help with pitch preparations - 10-20 hours per week collectively
• Explore if anyone has the skills to support maintaining the equipment (ad-hoc)

Cheshire Cricket Board will contribute £25 towards anyone wanting to take the GMA Level 1 Cricket Course online