March is Here – Time to Get Your Auto-Roller Ready for Pre-Season and #Groundsweek is coming!

March has arrived, and for cricket clubs across the UK, that can only mean one thing: it’s pre-season rolling time on your cricket pitch! 🌱 After the winter off-season, it’s the perfect moment to get your Auto-Roller out of the shed, give it a check-over, and make sure it’s ready to deliver a smooth, consistent playing surface for the season ahead.

Give Your Auto-Roller a Cricket Pitch Makeover

Before you start rolling, take a moment to inspect your Auto-Roller. Check the rollers, drive system, and other components to ensure everything is in top condition. Don’t forget, filter kits for all Auto-Roller models are available online, making it easy to keep your machine running like new. A well-serviced Auto-Roller ensures your cricket pitch is rolled evenly and ready for play.

Pre-Season Rolling – Why It’s Crucial for Cricket Pitches

Pre-season rolling is prime time for cricket pitches. Rolling now helps:

• Repair winter wear and tear

• Produce a consistent, firm pitch for batting and bowling

• Encourage healthy grass growth

• Improve drainage and surface resilience

With your Auto-Roller in perfect shape, you’ll be able to deliver a pitch that looks and plays brilliantly from the very first match of the season.

Celebrate #GroundsWeek – Recognising the Unsung Heroes

March is also #GroundsWeek (23–29 March), run by the Grounds Management Association (GMA). This campaign celebrates the dedicated grounds teams who ensure cricket pitches and sports fields are ready for play, often behind the scenes.

At Auto-Roller, we love getting involved in #GroundsWeek, and we encourage others to join in too! Share your stories, celebrate your team, and show the effort that goes into making every match day perfect. 🌟

Find out more from the GMA here: https://www.thegma.org.uk/what/support-the-sector/groundsweek/

Keep an Eye on Auto-Roller

We’ll be sharing tips, news, and our own #GroundsWeek activities on our website and socials. This March, let’s make sure every cricket pitch is rolled, ready, and in prime condition for the new season!