The WCB has two Pitch Advisers, Ian Maddocks and Gary Barwell.
Ian is the official ECB Pitch Adviser, whilst Gary is Head Groundsman at Edgbaston and both have the experience and training to help clubs develop better pitches.
To access their services please contact Ed McCabe: 0121 446 3651, 0774 8337880, [email protected]
This scheme can be utilised by Clubs, Schools, Councils – anyone with a pitch in Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.
There are three types of visit. Please see the below costs and speak to Ed for further details on the offers.
Pitch Adviser tariff
| Product | Cost | Other information |
| Basic verbal advisory visit | £50 plus mileage | |
| Verbal and written report | £100 | Soil sample analysis costs would be on top (if requested) |
| Performance Quality Standards (PQS) comprehensive assessment | £350 | This would include soil analysis and costs |
Clubs are also advised to visit the ECB’s Essential Guide to Groundsmanship page: http://www.ecb.co.uk/groundsman/
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