Practice Facilities

ECB Approved | Design | Installation

Non-Turf Practice Facilities

total-play non-turf cricket practice facilities provide an essential all-weather resource for cricket grounds with solutions on offer to meet the needs and budgets of clubs of all levels. All are “made to measure” to clubs’ individual requirements, with any number of bays, and to varying lengths. With six ECB approved artificial cricket pitch system designs to choose from, we offer unrivalled choice.

From initial site visit through to system design, guidance on funding and complete installation total-play offers a ‘one stop shop’ with added peace of mind that your new facility is in the hands of an ECB Non-Turf Pitch (NTP) Code of Practice installer.

By choosing total-play to construct your new facility, you can rest assured that specifications such as deeper aggregate base, higher grade steelwork for netting frames and full-width carpet to minimise maintenance, alongside a host of other design options, will set your new facility apart from the competition. Our facilities can be found at clubs playing from grass roots to first class level and leading schools across the country, 

ECB Approved Supplier

We bring a comprehensive range of non-turf and natural cricket pitch construction options. All pitches are installed by the total-play Ltd installation team; the first company to be awarded the ECB Code of Practice accreditation. We understand that every solution is unique to the site and requirement. Our experienced team is on hand to guide you through the available options.

Options Include

  • Open & Enclosed Practice facilities
  • Choice of six ECB Approved Pitch Systems
  • Dynamic Porous Aggregate & Porous Engineered (tarmac) base constructions
  • Woven & Tufted carpets
  • Traditional ‘Green’ coloured carpets in single tone or with blue or beige borders
  • Natural Pitch Colour ‘NPC’ Coloured carpets – beige with blue or green borders
  • Inlaid ‘Training Lines’ to aid coaching and skill development
  • Bespoke steel tubular frameworks
  • Options of coloured powdered coating, gate and barriers to prevent unauthorised use
  • Exclusive total-play ‘HD Protection Tunnel ‘cocoon’ netting system
  • Bespoke design options – PVC skirting, batting curtains & sight screens
  • Security Fencing with various gate options
  • Marketing leading ‘Warranties’ –
  • Base construction up to Thirty-Six years
  • Carpets up to Twelve years

In addition to the design and installation of new practice facilities, total-play can also refurbish existing match and practice non-turf surfaces. To find out more about cricket nets, please read our cricket net guide.