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We’re proud to have delivered a double lane CocoTurf Cricket practice facility at Lord’s Cricket Ground. The project involved a double lane practice net installation, providing a high-quality training surface now used by Middlesex County Cricket Club as a dedicated practice area for elite players and professional-level training. This installation represents the world’s first CocoTurf Cricket practice facility, and the world’s first use of CocoTurf Cricket in a practice net environment, delivered at one of the most prestigious venues in world cricket. As a heavily utilised area within the Lord’s Cricket Ground, the Nursery Ground requires surfaces that deliver consistent playing performance while withstanding regular, intensive use. The new facility was designed specifically to meet these demands, creating a reliable and repeatable training environment that supports high-volume practice schedules across the season. The installed system features CocoTurf Cricket, made entirely from coconut fibres, jute and certified natural latex. The system delivers elite-level pace, bounce and durability, while containing zero plastics, microplastics or PFAS, supporting both performance and sustainability objectives. This makes it a compelling alternative to conventional synthetic netting surfaces, helping to reduce environmental impact without compromising on the technical playing characteristics expected at professional level. CocoTurf Cricket is installed over a designed engineered base, ensuring consistent pace, bounce and ball carry to support realistic training conditions for both batting and bowling. Its robust construction offers excellent abrasion resistance and long-term stability, making it well suited to elite training environments. The surface requires minimal ongoing maintenance, typically limited to routine brushing and general surface care. This combination of durability and low upkeep helps ensure the facility remains in peak condition, even under the demands of intensive daily use. CocoTurf Cricket is currently undergoing ECB performance testing and assessment, in line with the relevant ECB requirements. This ongoing evaluation will further validate the surface’s performance credentials and suitability for wider adoption across cricket training environments. The installation was completed by @slatterCP our Notts Sport Cricket South Licensee, to a consistently high standard. Their expertise and attention to detail helped ensure a seamless delivery that reflects the quality expectations associated with Lord’s Cricket Ground and the elite athletes who train there. Learn more about CocoTurf Cricket here 👉 cocoturf.co.uk

We’re delighted to share the recent successful completion of a brand-new cricket practice facility at @WitneyMillsCC, expertly installed by our South Licensee, @slatterCP. The project provides the club with a dual-lane practice area featuring our ECB-approved Envelope System, offering a true-to-play, low-maintenance surface that replicates the best characteristics of natural turf. The full-width nets are already proving their worth, giving players of all ages and abilities a consistent, reliable space to train and develop their skills. This project has been several years in the making. Over a three-year period, Slatter Cricket and Play worked closely with the club to assess three potential locations, carrying out feasibility studies, design development and cost planning before settling on the final site at The Mills. The location posed several challenges — from restricted access to the presence of delicate dry stone boundary walls — but the team’s careful planning and attention to detail ensured a seamless installation that complements the ground’s surroundings without impacting its layout or charm. Alex Bennett, Director at Slatter Cricket and Play, said: “Over three years, we explored three potential locations, carrying out feasibility studies, designs, and cost estimates to help the club choose the best fit. Construction was a careful operation, with tight access, delicate stone walls, and limited space to work within — all without compromising the boundary wall or dimensions of the cricket field. The club were a joy to work with: fully engaged from start to finish, making the whole process smooth and efficient.” As an ECB Clubmark-accredited club, Witney Mills continues to set high standards in coaching, community engagement and club management. With their new practice nets now in full use, the club is well equipped to keep developing cricketers at every level. We’re proud to see another successful installation helping to support the growth of grassroots cricket — and we look forward to seeing many great performances from Witney Mills in the seasons ahead.

We recently completed a new triple-lane cricket net facility at @RoyalAscotCC. It was designed to provide players with wider resources to enhance their performance and strengthen. The nets, designed by Notts Sport with Notts Sport Cricket South, @SlatterCP, ensuring the highest quality of installation. Royal Ascot Cricket Club, a prestigious club in Berkshire, enjoys a unique location within the perimeter of the Royal Ascot Racecourse, protected as a designated wildlife heritage site. In 1883, Her Majesty Queen Victoria permitted the formation of a cricket club with the agreement that fees had to be moderate to allow everyone to play. The club's commitment to providing exceptional facilities for its members led them to turn to Notts Sport for a solution that would meet the practical and aesthetic needs of their growing community of players. When Royal Ascot Cricket Club approached Notts Sport Cricket South, Slatter Cricket & Play, they aimed to expand their facility to meet current demands and serve the club's growing popularity. When the final design was agreed upon, the next step was an installation, which Notts Sport Cricket South, Slatter Cricket & Play, expertly completed—their years of experience installing cricket facilities ensured that the nets were delivered to the highest standard. The ball pitch areas were replaced with new NottsBase System to raise pace and bounce, restore consistency and prevent stone layers from mixing. New shock pads were installed and covered with a two-tone green/blue surface to the entire area. White training lines were included on two of the three lanes. The cage & netting were extended, and the side was also extended for additional safety. A removable backstop net was installed behind the bowler's end to protect fielders when the nets were used in games but allowing full run-ups for evening nets. With the club's plan to expand coaching opportunities to members, the new facility has already started to help make a significant impact; the club can now accommodate more players during training sessions, improving access to practice and increasing participation in coaching programs. "We are thrilled to have worked with Royal Ascot Cricket Club on this fantastic project in such an iconic setting," said Alex Bennett, Notts Sport Cricket South. "We are confident that these new facilities will greatly benefit the club and its members, enhancing training opportunities and player development." Royal Ascot Cricket Club's new cricket nets represent the club's commitment to player development and training facilities. Through its partnership with Notts Sport Cricket South, the club has secured a facility that will serve as a valuable resource for years.

Fantastic new ECB Approved NTP @sloughcc installed by our Notts Sport South Licensee @slatterCP. If your club is looking for a refresh before the new season, get in touch. #cricket #cricketclub #cricketfamily 📸image source Slough Cricket Club