Cricket pitch specialist total-play Ltd’s Climate Cover System™ is once again proving the professional’s choice when it comes to cricket pitch protection, with county grounds including Surrey, Hampshire, Nottinghamshire, Sussex and Lancashire all placing orders ahead of the 2016 playing season.

The Climate Cover System™ is in use at a host of first class venues, including Lord’s, as well as lower level clubs.

This may come as little surprise – many of these clubs are returning customers and the system is a real favourite among first class venues. However, it’s not just cricket clubs at the upper levels that are investing in the benefits of the Climate Cover System™ – an increasing number of league clubs are also getting ready to reap the rewards as Product Development Manager, Anthony Burton explains:

“It’s no secret that the Climate Cover System™ is a well-used tool at the top grounds – it is in use at every one of the test match venues from last year’s Ashes series – but what we’re seeing more and more now is clubs at the lower levels making the investment.

“Traditionally, grass roots clubs would have looked at a more basic flat sheet cover – however, they are seriously limited in terms of how long they can be left on the pitch and are really only useful for short term protection from rain immediately prior to or during matches.

“This is where the Climate Cover System™ comes into its own – it is truly breathable and the fabric also allows light to filter through to the grass plant; encouraging photosynthesis and growth. This means it can be left in place for much longer periods and can help clubs keep matches on track – cancelled matches are not only disastrous in terms of lost revenue but can also be detrimental to player retention.

“They’re realising the importance of ‘getting the game on’ and buying a really good ground cover solution – this is definitely helped by ECB funding streams targeted at ground cover investment and also by our relationship with NatWest Cricketforce, with member clubs enjoying a discount on the system.”

The Climate Cover System™ is available exclusively via total-play’s online store, www.thecricketgroundshop.co.uk