Magazine - STA Cricket Wicket Seminar Invite

By Jenny Zadro in Shows and seminars on 25th Aug 2010 8:00

You are invited to be part of a very unique hands-on cricket wicket preparation seminar. This event will cover every aspect of wicket and outfield preparation demonstrated on full size turf wickets. Work side by side with undoubtedly one of Australia’s finest wicket technicians, Les Burdett of Adelaide Oval.

Topics covered will include: watering, scarifying, rolling, wicket covers, top dressing, wicket marking and all the trimmings which go hand in hand with producing top class results.

Delegates will be given the opportunity to participate in the practical demonstrations working on early wicket preparation to match day completion. This will be a great learning opportunity for all cricket bodies, councils, clubs and schools to update their wicket and outfield knowledge.


If you are involved in cricket field preparation at any level then this is one event not to miss.
With the rare opportunity to demonstration on full size live wickets, we will show all aspects of wicket preparation from: Wicket watering techniques Scarifying during early preparation, Timing of watering, Rolling combinations, Wicket covering options, Wicket marking out techniques, Different requirements in preparation for 1 day and 4 day matches, Techniques for wicket recovery after use and between innings, Early season wicket renovation programs, Outfield maintenance and transitioning, and Turf types and oversowing with ryegrass.

Date: Tuesday, 7th & Wednesday, 8th September 2010
Venue: Blacktown Olympic Park, Eastern Road, Rooty Hill NSW 2766
Time: Registration 8am, Seminar commences 8.30am Concludes 2.30pm both days.
Cost:  STA Members: $295.00 (inc GST)
          Non Members: $350.00* (inc GST)
* Includes membership to STA NSW
Discount for 3 or more $255 (member) $310 (non member)
Registration Bookings are required by 1st September and confi rmaton of bookings will be sent either via email or fax. Registration includes 2 days of seminar, practical demonstrations, Tea & Coffee on arrival, morning tea and lunch. All delegates receive a certificate of attendance.

Accommodation Novotel Sydney Rooty Hill is located only 5 minutes from the venue and are offering a discount to anyone attending this event. $165.00 per night. When booking mentioned that you are attending the STA Cricket Wicket Seminar and Quote Code: 31950 Call: 02 9832 3888 Novotel Sydney Rooty Hill / www.novotel.com Rooty Hill RSL 55 Sherbrooke Street, Rooty Hill 2766

Presenters:-
Les Burdett: joined the staff of the South Australian Cricket Association in 1969 and held the position of Oval Manager since 1978 until his recent retirement in June. During his fourty years at Adelaide Oval he has overseen the management of the 15 hectares of turf and buildings and shouldered the responsibility of preparing the international Test wicket. Les’ horticultural expertise and advice is highly regarded, and as well as authoring numerous conference papers he has been a consultant for many international and national projects in India, South Africa and Kuala Lumpur and Australia. In 2001 Les was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in recognition of Service to Cricket and in 2003 this was followed with an Australian Centenary Medal for Service to the Sport of Cricket and the Turf Industry. In 2008, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the turf management industry, charities and the community. Les has been involved with Variety SA since 2001.

Ricky Aitken has been working in the turf industry for the past 18 years. Ricky started his career working on Lawn Bowling Greens in Tasmania. He progressed through his career to work for the local government authority where he managed the Cricket Grounds and Australian Rules football grounds.Ricky completed two six month contracts working on the ground staff at Lord’s cricket ground in London, where he gained more experience within international cricket circles. In the spring of 2002 Ricky left Tasmania to take up a position with the Hong Kong Cricket Club where he took up the role of Grounds Manager. During Ricky’s time in Hong Kong he has expanded on his experience, where he is not only responsible for the Hong Kong Cricket Club turf, but is also a consultant for the Kowloon Cricket Club and Hong Kong Cricket Association. In March of 2008 Ricky received an invitation to manage and prepare the wickets and outfi eld for the Deccan Chargers for the Indian Premier League at the Rajiv Gandi Stadium.

Adam Lewis boasts a long and successful career in the greenkeeping industry. He commenced his profession as a landscaper/horticultralist in 1992 before moving into greenkeeping in 1995. Over the next few years, Adam honed his skills by working at both Hurstville Oval and Hurstville Golf Course. He was appointed Ground Manager of Hurstville Oval in 2001. During his tenure, Hurstville Oval has been awarded the NSW Cricket Association Ground of the Year five times and has hosted numerous high profile matches including Women’s One Day Internationals and the NSW Ford Ranger Cup. Adam is currently Acting Manager, Parks Maintenance at Hurstville City Council.

Sports Turf Association
Ph: 02 8883 4688
Suite 9 / 33 Windsor Road Fax: 02 8883 1257
Kellyville 2155 Email: info@sportsturf.asn.au
www.sportsturf.asn.au


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