LIMAGRAIN SPONSORS MAJOR CRICKET AWARD

Limagrain UK is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring the Cricket Goundsman of the Year Awards 2009 run by Cricket World magazine and Pitchcare.

Richard Holdsworth, ICC Regional Development Manager – Europe, explained the thinking behind this important initiative.

"The Awards are designed to raise the interest and awareness of Groundsmanship and to encourage and promote groundsmen, in cricket, at all levels and throughout Europe."

"The ultimate winners are nominated for the outstanding quality of the playing surface, general upkeep of the ground, longevity of service or an ‘against all odds’ type of Achievement Award. The winners will be attending a Presentation at Lord’s Cricket Ground at the end of the season."

Matt Gresty, Limagrain Amenity Manager commented:

"We are delighted to become the first seed company to sponsor this prestigious award that recognises excellence in cricket wicket preparation, maintenance and performance."

"The company’s range of MM seed mixtures have along standing reputation for quality and performance and are used at many prestigious and demanding sporting venues."

"Our MM 50 cricket square mixture is used on many first class and club squares up and down the country, as it has a proven track record for fast germination, excellent wear tolerance, disease resistance and recovery."

June 2009

The photograph shows the winners of the Groundsman of the Year Awards in 2008. From left to Right: Les Stephens (Lytham CC) Private Club category; Graeme Flett (Gordonstoun School) Educational Establishment category; Ian Vautier (Granville Sports Grounds States of Jersey LA) Local Authority category; and Phillip McCormick (Stormont – Ireland) ICC Europe category.