Total-play Ltd

🏏 Reaping the benefits of non-turf pitches during drought conditions

We’ve recently revisited a number of client sites where we’ve installed non-turf cricket match pitches – and the benefits are particularly clear during the current prolonged dry conditions.

While natural squares can become hard, dry and increasingly challenging to prepare, non-turf pitches continue to provide:

• Consistent pace and bounce�• A reliable surface despite dry conditions�• Reduced preparation and maintenance�• Increased playing capacity�• Less pressure on natural turf wickets

A practical, durable solution that helps clubs, schools and facilities keep cricket in play – whatever the weather.

Find out more about our range of ECB approved non turf system designs - email [email protected]

SNEAK PEEK: Ickleford CC

Blue skies above North Hertfordshire side Ickleford Cricket Club beautifully showcase one of our most recent projects.

Here we constructed a new 3 lane enclosed facility built to our TP5T ECB approved non turf system design. Featuring classic green carpet to the outer two lanes with the middle finished in our ‘natural pitch colour’ carpet and each lane bordered with the contrasting colour, it’s a particularly striking facility.

Green HD Protection Tunnel netting with green anti vermin skirts and white batting curtains, plus training lines woven into the left lane, complete the spec.

To find out how the could help your club build a bespoke facility like this, email [email protected]

Ickleford Cricket Club

Non turf match pitch refurb at Portsmouth CC

💙 Another upgrade complete at Portsmouth Cricket Club! 🏏

When we reached our fundraising target for our brand-new practice nets, we didn’t stop there.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our members, supporters and friends, we were able to continue applying for additional grants, making every pound donated go even further.

Today, our contractors returned to replace the main astro carpet and shock pad on the square. The old surface had become worn and uneven, affecting the quality of play, so this upgrade will make a huge difference to every match played on it.

This is another fantastic investment in our club and our facilities, made possible by the amazing support of our community.

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared our fundraising efforts, volunteered their time or helped make this project a reality. We hope you enjoy the improvements for many seasons to come! 💙

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Did you know?

total-play Ltd was the first ECB approved supplier of non-turf cricket pitches to be awarded status of England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Non-Turf Pitch (NTP) Code of Practice installer.

Over two decades, we have drawn on our cricket pitch expertise to develop a range of ECB approved non-turf cricket pitch systems to meet every need and budget - and that are built to perform; designed by cricketers, for cricketers.

These all benefit from the features that set our systems apart from the competition; like deeper aggregate construction, concrete kerbs, full width carpet and generous warranty (all as standard) – alongside optional extras like our HD Protection Tunnel ‘cocoon’ netting system and bespoke design elements such as two-tone blue and green carpets, our ‘natural’ colour carpet options and training lines…

To find out how total-play Ltd can help your club or school invest in future-proof facilities, email [email protected]

Fantastic photos of our recent project at Farnsfield Cricket Club 🏏

SNEAK PEEK: Thorncliffe CC

A new artificial match pitch for Sheffield side Thorncliffe Cricket Club.

Built to our ECB approved non turf system design, these match pitches offer a multitude of benefits:

Low Upkeep and Cost
🏏No mowing
🏏No watering
🏏No heavy rolling or tedious soil prep

Durability and High Use
🏏Withstands many more games than natural grass
🏏Resists heavy foot traffic and bowler wear marks
🏏Saves natural turf squares for top-tier fixtures

Consistent Play and Weather Resistance
🏏Reliable, predictable pace and bounce
🏏Quick draining prevents muddy patches or waterlogging
🏏Safe, even surface

Want to find out more? Email [email protected]

Thorncliffe & Wentworth Cricket Club

SNEAK PEEK: Farnsfield CC

Over to Nottinghamshire today to check out this recent protect at Farnsfield Cricket Club.
A bespoke one today - two of three lanes are fully enclosed with the third featuring open bowler’s run-up and a lockable lane gate to prevent unauthorised use.

A great illustration of how we tailor every facility to meet the club’s needs - there’s no ‘off the shelf’ total-play system. We work with you, every step of the way!

Want to find out more? Email [email protected]

Farnsfield Cricket Club

With a team that includes former professional cricketers, a former First Class Groundsman and club players with a genuine passion for the sport, we have a unique understanding of the game.

It’s why we’ve led the field in the conception, design and evolution of cricket surfaces for two decades…

🏏 Six ECB approved non turf system designs for practice net facilities and match pitches
�🏏 Over 1,000 non turf systems installed nationwide
�🏏 Natural turf expertise from surface restoration and renovation to the construction of new cricket tables from scratch
�🏏 Pioneering covered outdoor cricket nets facilities with the Cricket Shield™ projects at Bradford Park Avenue, Darwen CC & Sporting Khalsa FC
�🏏 Class-leading flat sheet cricket pitch protection

Get in touch to find out why thousands of organisations trust [email protected]