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Rules for Winter play on the lawns
Do not play if the ground is frozen or the grass looks frosty to avoid damage to the lawn and risk of slips for players.
The reason for this is all to do with the moisture inside the grass blades and roots. When that moisture freezes, the water molecules expand and can rupture through the cell walls and cause serious damage to the grass. When players tread on a frozen lawn, the compaction can cause such ruptures as the barriers between the cells break and the grass is killed from the inside. In addition, as the temperature rises and the lawn thaws, the dead compacted down grass turns brown, creating thatch which covers the grassroots starving them of light and water which can in turn cause problems too. We shouldn’t use the lawns if the soil has not thawed to a depth of at least 3 inches (try sticking a bisque into the lawn to gauge how far below the surface the soil is frozen). Frost forms at 4°C, or slightly warmer if there is a cold wind. Even if the lawn appears clear, there may still be icy patches around the grounds. In these conditions, extra care is needed, to avoid slips.
Do not go onto a lawn if the grass is soggy. If water rises around the sole of your shoe when you walk on the lawn, it’s too wet to play.
Do not attempt jump shots. Jump shots and hammer shots are not allowed as any damage caused (cuts or deep indentations) won’t recover over the winter, as it’s too cold.
Please swish away worm casts before starting a game. Worm casts are very common at this time of year and treading on one creates a muddy patch that generally kills the grass underneath.