Why do this?
There comes a point with any pitch were it becomes ‘tired’ – low and slow bounce or the bounce is too variable and it cannot be used again for a fixture without going back to the start of the preparation cycle. At this point it is time to move on to the next pitch.
If the used pitch is left unrepaired it cannot be used again that season, then ends will remain uneven and could be dangerous for play, causing the ball to deviate unexpectedly.
Furthermore, bare ends become difficult to manage in wet weather because they are always slowest to dry out, become slippery when wet and extend the area that needs to be covered to prevent delays in play.
If you have a programme of repairing pitches once you have used them then you can either – reuse them (about 6-8 weeks later) or reduce the amount of work that needs to be done in end of season repairs.
Late in the season it can be more cost effective to wait until the end of season renovation.
Higher performing squares will have a programme of in-season repair built into them.
Pitch Renovation Over Seeding
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