Cricket Groundsmanship In Hampshire

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Venue
Venue

Utilita Bowl is on a mission to become the world's greenest international cricket stadium. Home to some of England's most successful cricket teams as well as Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, eforea spa, Boundary Lakes Golf Course, Hampshire Wellbeing Centre and BEEFY's Restaurant.
Cricket
Cricket

Utilita Bowl is the home of Hampshire Cricket, Southern Vipers and Southern Brave.

In 2023, Utilita Bowl hosted England Women in a sold-out Ashes ODI against Australia on Sunday 16th July, before England Men take on New Zealand in an ODI of their own on Sunday 10th September.

Domestic action saw Southern Vipers successfully defend their T20 title and Hampshire Hawks reach a record-breaking tenth T20 Finals Day, with plenty of other cricket to be played in other competitions.

The Hundred also returned for a third edition, which saw record attendances across each matchday for the Women's fixture.
Spa
Spa

Hilton - Southampton Utilita Bowl's eforea spa is a place like no other, an oasis of luxury, offering the ultimate relaxation experience.

Boasting a multitude of thermal experiences and luxurious journeys, you’re sure to find yourself emerging brighter, refreshed and re-connected.

Whether you’re wishing for a little ‘me-time’, a pamper day with friends or a weekend away with a loved one, look no further, allow eforea's expert team to take it from here.
BEEFY'S
BEEFY'S

BEEFY'S is a British bar and restaurant inspired by Lord Botham and located at Utilita Bowl, Southampton. Enjoy local, seasonal British food, alongside an exquisite wine list.
Golf
Golf

Boundary Lakes is Utilita Bowl's 18-hole golf course.

The parkland course - opened in July 2017 - set against the backdrop of Hampshire Cricket's home, is complete with USGA standard greens and is sure to provide a stern test for both high and low handicappers alike.

Boundary Lakes offers green fees from £32.50, society days from £35 and has a range of Memberships available.
Hotel
Hotel

Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl, the stunning 171-bedroom hotel, located at the home of Hampshire Cricket, boasts a luxury eforea spa, BEEFY’S by Lord Botham fine dining restaurant, a gym and extensive meeting and event space as well as the venue's 18-hole golf course, Boundary Lakes.

With all this to keep you busy and a whole host of entertainment right on your doorstep, we're confident you won't be able to stay for long enough.
Hospitality

Hospitality

Discover and book hospitality packages for international cricket, domestic cricket, franchise cricket and concerts at Utilita Bowl.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing

The Hampshire Wellbeing Centre is Utilita Bowl's bespoke healthcare facility offering a wide selection of services - including physiotherapy, sports massage and exercise classes - to all.

The centre, boasting a well-equipped modern rehabilitation gym, consultation rooms and a vast amount of outside space to cater for almost any rehabilitation, is open to the public with the specialist team able to assess and treat a wide range of conditions in individuals aged eight and upwards.
Weddings & Events
Weddings & Events

If you’re planning the office Christmas party, awards ceremony, anniversary celebration or wedding day and reception, Utilita Bowl's superb choice of suites and personalised service assure luxury and unsurpassed quality.

With bespoke and tailor-made finest cuisine menus, the capacity to plan the most intimate of gatherings or welcome up to 450 guests, breathtaking on-site facilities including eforea spa, gym, restaurants and of course, luxury rooms and accommodation, Utilita Bowl truly is the ideal setting in to which to welcome your guests for any special occasion or social event.
Meetings & Conferences
Meetings & Conferences

Utilita Bowl's broad range of stylish and luxurious suites, cutting edge audio-visual capabilities and bespoke catering provision, deem the venue the ideal location for a vast array of meetings and conferences.

Whether it’s a meeting for ten in our boardroom or an exhibition in our expansive Hilton Ballroom, you can be sure that whatever your requirements, we’ll have them covered.
Charity
Charity

Hampshire Cricket Foundation is Hampshire Cricket’s official charity and the charity aligned to Utilita Bowl.
Recreation
Recreation

Hampshire Cricket Board.
Growing and improving the game to provide a cricketing future for all.
What's On
- England Men v Australia IT20
- England Women v New Zealand IT20
What's On

Utilita Bowl and Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl host a vast array of events and showpiece occasions throughout the year.

Find out more here.

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Grounds Management

The Hampshire County Groundsmanship Association (HantsCGA) was formed in June 2012 to develop groundsmanship across the county at recreational level.

Membership is free to all grounds keepers from affiliated clubs and organisations. You can join by clicking the button below.

Join #HantsCGA

Membership benefits include:

Information on #HantsCGA and Grounds Management Association (GMA) activities
Access to big savings on online and face to face GMA courses
Big savings on materials via the Hampshire Cricket Board Buying Group
Advice and assistance from Nigel Gray, Lee Padwick and Chris Westbrook (Hampshire County Pitch Advisors), and where required ECB Facilities and Planning Manager Neil Higginson and / or GMA Regional Pitch Advisor Phil Jeggo

Contact John Cook, Cricket Development Manager (Volunteering)

#HantsCGA

Latest

Match Preview: Southern Vipers v Central Sparks, RHFT

Tuesday 23 April

Southern Vipers have named a 14 -player squad to take on Central Sparks at Wormsley in their first home match of 2024

Vote For Your Player Of The Match: Hampshire v Warwickshire, Vitality CC

Tuesday 23 April

Cast your vote for Hampshire's Player of the Match from their draw against Warwickshire in the Vitality County Championship at Utilita Bowl

MATCH CENTRE: Middlesex 2nd XI v Hampshire 2nd XI

Tuesday 23 April

Keep up with the action as Hampshire's 2nd XI take on Middlesex 2nd XI at Radlett in the Second XI Championship

Contact Us For all contact details and enquiries

John Cook
Cricket Development Manager (County Safeguarding Officer & Coach Development)

E: john.cook@utilitabowl.com
M: 07766 838779

Ben Saunders
Cricket Development Manager (Schools & Junior Cricket)

E: ben.saunders@utilitabowl.com
M: 07384 255841

Simon Jones
Cricket Development Manager (Clubs & Workforce)

E: simon.jones@utilitabowl.com
M: 07920 452537

Sam Moss
Urban Cricket Development Manager

E: sam.moss@utilitabowl.com
M: 07384 115633

Matt Bradley
Cricket Development Officer (Clubs & Junior Competitions)

E: matt.bradley@utilitabowl.com
M: 07900 134414

Dani Ransley
Wicketz Development Officer

E: danielle.ransley@utilitabowl.com
M: 07880 724768

Michael Powell
Disability Development Officer

E: michael.powell@utilitabowl.com
M: 07384 795804

Emma Cowdrill
Women & Girls Development Officer

E: emma.cowdrill@utilitabowl.com
M: 07388 947862

Address

Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3XH

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Grounds Management

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ECB Groundsmanship Guide

Latest

Match Preview: Southern Vipers v Central Sparks, RHFT

Vote For Your Player Of The Match: Hampshire v Warwickshire, Vitality CC

MATCH CENTRE: Middlesex 2nd XI v Hampshire 2nd XI

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Contact Us For all contact details and enquiries

Ben ThompsonCricket Development Director

Mike PollardSenior Cricket Development Manager

Emily MunroCricket Operations Manager

Abi RandellCricket Development Administrator

John CookCricket Development Manager (County Safeguarding Officer & Coach Development)

Ben SaundersCricket Development Manager (Schools & Junior Cricket)

Simon JonesCricket Development Manager (Clubs & Workforce)

Sam MossUrban Cricket Development Manager

Matt BradleyCricket Development Officer (Clubs & Junior Competitions)

Dani RansleyWicketz Development Officer

Michael PowellDisability Development Officer

Emma CowdrillWomen & Girls Development Officer

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Ben Thompson
Cricket Development Director

Mike Pollard
Senior Cricket Development Manager

Emily Munro
Cricket Operations Manager

Abi Randell
Cricket Development Administrator

John Cook
Cricket Development Manager (County Safeguarding Officer & Coach Development)

Ben Saunders
Cricket Development Manager (Schools & Junior Cricket)

Simon Jones
Cricket Development Manager (Clubs & Workforce)

Sam Moss
Urban Cricket Development Manager

Matt Bradley
Cricket Development Officer (Clubs & Junior Competitions)

Dani Ransley
Wicketz Development Officer

Michael Powell
Disability Development Officer

Emma Cowdrill
Women & Girls Development Officer