Cricket Groundsmanship In Hampshire

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Cricket

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

2022 saw a jam-packed summer of cricket so far with two England Vitality IT20s against India and South Africa, whilst there's been plenty of exciting domestic cricket all season-long with Hampshire Hawks and Southern Vipers winning their respective T20 trophies and the Southern Brave hosting four home group matches before The Hundred Eliminator landed in September.

In 2023, The Ageas Bowl will stage England Women in an 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 will see Hampshire Hawks and Southern Vipers look to defend their respective T20 titles and compete in other competitions, whilst The Hundred will return for its third edition.
Spa
Spa

The Ageas 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 The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Enjoy local, seasonal British food, alongside an exquisite wine list.
Golf
Golf

Boundary Lakes is The Ageas 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 at the Ageas 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 premium corporate or private hospitality packages for international and domestic cricket, concerts and non-cricket events at The Ageas Bowl.

There's always plenty to enjoy - 2023 has two England internationals in store as well as Hampshire's endeavours in the Vitality Blast, Royal London Cup and LV= Insurance County Championship while Southern Brave and The Hundred returns for its third summer alongside the Southern Vipers' fixtures in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and Charlotte Edwards Cup.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing

The Hampshire Wellbeing Centre is The Ageas 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 a birthday party, awards ceremony, anniversary celebration or wedding day and reception, The Ageas Bowl and Hilton at The Ageas 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, The Ageas Bowl truly is the ideal setting in to which to welcome your guests for any special occasion or social event.
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Christmas & NYE

Celebrate Christmas & the arrival of the New Year at The Ageas Bowl including Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. The perfect Christmas venue. Register your interest for 2023 packages now.
Meetings & Conferences
Meetings & Conferences

The Ageas Bowl's, including Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, 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 Ageas 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 The Ageas Bowl.

Since 2020, and the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hampshire Cricket Foundation’s primary aim has been to raise vital funds for the NHS, courtesy of a multi-year partnership with Southampton Hospitals Charity.
Recreation
Recreation

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Growing and improving the game to provide a cricketing future for all.
What's On
What's On

The Ageas Bowl and Hilton at the Ageas Bowl host a vast array of events and showpiece occasions throughout the year.

Find out more here.
Venue
Venue

The Ageas Bowl is home to Hampshire Cricket, Hilton at The Ageas Bowl and hosts a range of major sporting and non-sporting events, but the ground's offering doesn’t end there.

The world-class is also home to an elite sports medicine centre, the Hampshire Wellbeing Centre, the rapidly expanding amateur boxing club, Poseidon and the Hedge End Running Club.

Choi Kwang Do martial arts classes are also held at the Ageas Bowl, whilst 2016 saw the Hampshire Cricket College welcome its first students.

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Grounds Management #HantsCGA

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)

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Latest

The Ageas Bowl To Host A Catering Recruitment Evening

Monday 27 March

People interested in joining The Ageas Bowl’s Catering Team are being invited to a recruitment evening on Monday 3rd April

Vitality Blast Countdown: Wheal Takes Five-For

Monday 27 March

Brad Wheal took his first ever five-wicket haul in T20 cricket during the Vitality Blast clash with Glamorgan at Sophia Gardens last summer

Match Preview: Hampshire v Gloucestershire, Friendly

Sunday 26 March

Hampshire take on Gloucestershire in a two-day pre-season friendly at The Ageas Bowl, starting on Monday 27th March

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Latest

The Ageas Bowl To Host A Catering Recruitment Evening

Vitality Blast Countdown: Wheal Takes Five-For

Match Preview: Hampshire v Gloucestershire, Friendly

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Ben ThompsonCricket Development Director

Andy SharpBoard Administrator

John CookWorkforce & Coach Development

Rob PfeifferJunior cricket, All Stars & Dynamos

Emily MunroSchools Engagement Manager

Simon JonesClubs and Leagues

Mike PollardWomen, girls and disability

Emma CowdrillWomen & Girls Development Officer

Sam MossWicketz Development Officer

Hugh BernardSuper 1s Development Officer

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Ben Thompson
Cricket Development Director

Andy Sharp
Board Administrator

John Cook
Workforce & Coach Development

Rob Pfeiffer
Junior cricket, All Stars & Dynamos

Emily Munro
Schools Engagement Manager

Simon Jones
Clubs and Leagues

Mike Pollard
Women, girls and disability

Emma Cowdrill
Women & Girls Development Officer

Sam Moss
Wicketz Development Officer

Hugh Bernard
Super 1s Development Officer