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Ground and Facilities Report
TO BE COMPLETED BY UMPIRES
For Premier Division 1st XI League Matches ONLY
Date
Home Team
Away Team
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
Consistency of Bounce
5 = Excellent
4 = Generally good
3 = Occasional ball kept low
or
lifted
2 = More frequent inconsistency than above
1= Very frequent inconsistency
U = Unfit
Seam Movement*
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.
Carry to wicketkeeper
5 = Excellent
4 = Good
3 = Average
2 = Lacking
1 = Minimal
U = Unfit
Turn*
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.
TOTAL MARKS
* 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.
Please grade the PITCH based on the total marks above
Very Good 17-20
Good 14-16
Average 10-13
Below Average 7-9
Poor 1-6
Unfit
COMMENTS
Did the pitch appear dry before the match?
Yes
No
Did the pitch have a uniform covering of grass along its length?
Yes
No
Were the pitch markings correct and clear and re-marked between innings?
Yes
No
On the PITCH IN USE, were old footholes filled/repaired before the match?
Yes
No
n/a
Were covers adequate and in accordance with League and Divisional regulations
(THIS INCUDES COVERING OF BOWLERS' RUN-UPS) ? League rule: FINE if not so.
(Prem/Div 1 should have wheeled covers. All Divisions' covers to be 84' long min.)
Yes
No
n/a
Were scorers provided by each club? Was the scoreboard operated satisfactorily?
(Prem & Div 1 batsmen's scores to be indicated).
League Rule: FINE if 'NO' to any of these questions.
Yes
No
Spare balls: were these provided? Were they appropriate and of good quality?
This also applies to where USED BALLS are used for 2nd XI Matches.
Yes
No
Umpires' Accommodation
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
Unevenness
5 = None
4 = Little
3 = Slightly uneven
2 = Very uneven
1 = Excessive unevenness
U = Unfit
Appearance/Grass Length
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
Boundary Markings (see note below*)
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)
Sightscreens
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
TOTAL MARKS
* Add up the scores for each of the categories to provide the
Total Outfield Score
Please grade the OUTFIELD based on the total marks above
Very Good 17-20
Good 14-16
Average 10-13
Below Average 7-9
Poor 1-6
Unfit
Please add any other comments where relevant to the Facilities Report
Digitally Sign & Submit
Umpires to enter names in confirmation & press the submit button
Umpire 1
Umpire 2
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