Groundskeeping
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) have a wide range of specialised cricket ground maintenance courses to support the development of Groundskeepers. Gloucestershire GMAIntroduction to Cricket Grounds Maintenance
The ONLINE Level 1 modules cover a range of sports and allow you to gain an awareness and general understanding of the tasks involved in maintaining playing surfaces.
You will learn about the tasks involved in maintaining a playing surface in a cost-effective way.
Intermediate Cricket Grounds Maintenance
This ONLINE Level 2 course is the ideal progression from the online Level 1 courses. Gain knowledge on building maintenance programmes to influence your playing surface quality.
You will learn about applying the practical tasks that you carry out in a planned way though the development of an annual maintenance programme.
Advanced Cricket Grounds Maintenance
The ONLINE Level 3 course for Cricket will allow you to understand about the technical aspects of turf maintenance and management, and how they may form an integral part of a detailed work programme.
This course will allow you to get the most from your surface in terms of quality standards and ultimately, carrying capacity.
Harry Watts / Club Development Manager
Harry joined the team in August 2022 as our Urban Development Officer and was initially responsible for growing the game of cricket in the urban areas of Bristol and Gloucester. In April 2024, Harry was promoted to Club Development Manager where he now delivers on a number of ECB priority areas including Facility Development, Clubmark, as well as working with Local Authorities on their Playing Pitch Strategies.
In 2018, Harry graduated from Swansea University with a degree in Media & Communications and later gained a PGCE in Primary Education from UWE, having spent multiple years working in primary schools. At his local club, Thornbury CC, Harry supports in different areas, including being an emergency player when required!
Now in his exciting role as Club Development Manager, he is responsible for leading the team of club development staff and working closely with cricket clubs across the county to provide direct support with the aim of creating sustainable clubs for the future. Furthermore, Harry leads youth competitions and the ECB Clubmark Accreditation and sits on a number of GCF Development Groups and Committees.
As a local Bristolian, Harry is a Bristol Rovers supporter and is a big all-round sports fan.