Upperthong Cricket Club

In the spring of 2008 after a period of raising funds Upperthong Cricket Club engaged Verde Sports Cricket Ltd to construct a double bay practice facility. With the growth in the clubs youth development programme the provision of off field practice facilties became essential to further future development.

In the two seasons since the pitches were constructed not only has the Junior section hadconsiderable success but the clubs first team has achieved back to back promotions.

The ground sloped extensively in both directions but a location was found outside the boundary where the area could be levelled and graded to the new level without affecting the boundaries of the playing area.

Firstly the area was re-graded to the level at the run ups to enable bowlers to run on the field and on to the bowling ends and to reduce the fall to within the minimum requirements of ECB.

The facility consists of one Premier and one Test Match system batting end with bowling ends, surround surfacing in Verdegrass 14 plus an 18.30m heavy duty frame and netting. The outer edges were banked so as not to create a sheer drop down to the nets.

''The nets have been great since we had them. Our first team has been promoted for each of the last two seasons and our juniors have had silverware coming out of their ears so they have undoubtedly made a difference! We have also increased membership as the facility, plus other ground enhancements, have added to the attractiveness of the club'' - Robert Oakley - Coach.

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