Before moving into pitch consultancy services, MD David Bates was, during his residency at Northamptonshire CCC, the youngest Head Groundsman on the County circuit, gaining a reputation for preparing some of the finest pitches in the country. Having been awarded two commendations from the ECB during his time as a groundsman, David was later appointed Chairman of the First Class Groundsman Committee, promoting research and development into cricket surfaces. He was also a trainer and pitch advisor for the ECB and GMA.
David’s role in total-play is as a specialist in all aspects of the design and management of natural and synthetic turf sports facilities.
He is a trusted technical resource for the National Governing Bodies with strong links to the ECB and Sport England.
