Shotmakers can provide independent assessment and reporting of playing surface quality for private and public sector
organisations maintaining sporting fields. Assessment and reporting will address the following criteria with photographic
documentation:
Turfgrass Quality
Turfgrass density, playing surface coverage
Turfgrass health including colour, general quality, thatch levels
Turfgrass pest damage
Turfgrass weeds and affects
Playing Surface Quality
Ground compaction and surface hardness
Uniformity of playing surface – trip hazards, holes, foreign objects
Turf Cricket Pitches
Wear areas – concentrated play areas, run ups
Irrigation Systems
Automatic sprinklers – leaking, exposed or causing a trip hazard
Valve Boxes – level, lids in tact, correct type for water application
Playing Surface Fixtures
Boundary clearances
Perimeter fencing
Concrete cricket pitches
Goal Posts
Spectator and coaches areas
Programmed assessment and documentation of playing surface quality provides a platform for management and
key personnel to:
· Assess reported hazards/risks and make management decisions to eliminate or reduce risks.
· make budgetary decisions about maintenance and capital improvement programs.
