The total-play team brings together individuals with a unique set of skills in the sports turf industry. From expertise ‘on the ground’ managing and developing surfaces to help with funding and planning there’s someone on hand to offer advice and support with your project. The team members you’re most likely to speak to are listed below, and they are ably supported by an experienced in-house groundwork team and friendly, knowledgeable staff in the office.
David Bates - Managing Director
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, and is also a trainer and pitch advisor for both the ECB and IoG.
David’s role within total-play is as a specialist in all aspects of the design and management of both natural and synthetic turf sports facilities. His experience covers consultancy and hands on construction at many county cricket grounds, schools and grass roots clubs throughout the UK.
Telephone: 01604 864575
Email: db@total-play.co.uk
