Ground and Facilities Report

TO BE COMPLETED BY UMPIRES

For Premier Division 1st XI League Matches ONLY

PITCH MARKS


GRADING CRITERIA 5 = Very Good, 4 =Good, 3 = Average, 2 = Below Average, 1 = Poor, U = Unfit
A pitch is only rated as 'unfit' if it is DANGEROUS
5 = Excellent
4 = Generally good
3 = Occasional ball kept low or lifted
2 = More frequent inconsistency than above
1= Very frequent inconsistency
U = Unfit
5 = Consistent small degree of deviation
4 = Some movement throughout the match
3 = None
2 = Irregular (frequency and/or degree)
1 = Excessive
U = Unfit
* The bowler's ability must be taken into account in assessing the above.
5 = Excellent
4 = Good
3 = Average
2 = Lacking
1 = Minimal
U = Unfit
5 = Consistent
4 = Some throughout match
3 = None
2 = Irregular (frequency and/or degree)
1 = Excessive
U = Unfit
* The bowler's ability must be taken into account in assessing the above.
* Add up the marks for each of the categories (above) to provide the Total Pitch Score.
* In the event of a 'spinner' not bowling in the match and it is not possible to access the
category 'turn', a mark of 3 should be given to enable the Total Pitch Score to be calculated.

COMMENTS

MARKS OUT OF FIVE: Was this satisfactory, tidy, clean and fit for the purpose?
Please mark: 5 Very Good, 4 Good, 3 Average, 2 Below Average, 1 Poor. If you feel
it was less than 1 (cluttered with kit/equipment) or was non-existent, please enter NIL and add comments in the box at the end of the form.

OUTFIELD MARKING


GRADING CRITERIA 5 = Very Good, 4 =Good, 3 = Average, 2 = Below Average, 1 = Poor, U = Unfit
A pitch is only rated as 'unfit' if it is DANGEROUS
5 = None
4 = Little
3 = Slightly uneven
2 = Very uneven
1 = Excessive unevenness
U = Unfit

5 = Cut and striped/circular - Below ¾" (20mm) - No grass cuttings
4 = Cut below ¾" (20mm) - No grass cuttings
3 = Cut below ¾" (20mm) - Some cuttings evident
2 = Cut longer than ¾" (20mm) - Impairs ball movement
1 = Long grass. Impairs free ball movement
U = Unfit

5 = Rope or line in good condition. Very clear line, marked at 20yd intervals. (White rope/hose need not be so marked, if 1" diameter).
4 = Rope or line in good condition. Clear Line. Clear marks at 20yd intervals
3 = Rope or line in reasonable condition. Clear Marks
2 = Condition less then ablove. Markings not clear
1 = No clear markings
U = Unfit
* There should be no dangerous obstacles within 1 metre of the boundary (as per the grounds criteria)
5 = Good condition. Height/width OK. Double Width
4 = Good condition. Height/width OK. Easy to move
3 = Adequate size. Reasonable condition. Easy to move
2 = Not Large enough. Hard to move
1 = Inadequate. Poor condition. Hard to move
U = Unfit
* Add up the scores for each of the categories to provide the Total Outfield Score

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