These facilities will be 2 x Astro nets and also an on square net which will be maintained in match condition and rotated when required. Although the covers will be used the final decision on the fitness of the square for use will be at the sole discretion of the Groundsman. In addition, we will also provide a specific fielding practice area with backing net.

2. Booking Practice Facilities:

The nets are free to book and use for Club members (unfortunately no guests are permitted). However, it is a strict requirement of the club’s insurance policy - all participants must be paid up members for the current season.

The membership rates for the 2021 season are:

Full Playing - £60
Student Playing - £30
Junior (Under 16) - £60

Members should log into their account on the club’s website and select the relevant membership product on the Shop tab.

Prior to making a net booking, please read the net booking conditions below.

Click on the button below to go to the Aberdeenshire CC online booking website. You will be asked to register when you first use the booking website.

When making a booking you will always need to provide specific information on who is using the nets as well as confirming all members in the booking are free from symptoms of Covid-19.
We have made the booking system as straightforward as possible. The system has been set up so that:

Members can book one, 50-minute session per day (Monday to Thursday)
Members can book a net session up to fourteen days in advance

Members are limited to 1 booking per week on the grass net at the same time slot each day, multiple books for a specific time slot each day will be rejected.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions the bowling machine will not be available for general use but may be an option for specific coaching sessions operated by Coach Dan Sutton.

We know that many players will be keen to get back in to the nets as quickly as possible, however it is vital you respect the net booking conditions so we can all continue to make use of the facilities. Any breach of the booking conditions will unfortunately result in the member being denied access to the net facilities.

No toilet facilities will be available at Mannofield, so make sure you go before you arrive!

3. Net Booking Terms and Conditions:

In booking your net session, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions.

Please read the following carefully, as failure to adhere to these may result in net booking privileges being withdrawn.

The following terms and conditions are compliant with the Cricket Scotland guidelines. The club reserves the right to amend these at any time in line with further CS guidance which may be released.

Check for symptoms of COVID-19. In line with current Government guidance, if you are symptomatic, living in a household with a possible COVID-19 infection or if you are classified as extremely vulnerable on health grounds, you should remain at home and follow Government guidance.
Members are using the nets at their own risk.
You can use the nets with members of your own household or with members from up to 2 other households at any one session per day. A maximum of 8 people can participate in a session.
Hands should be washed thoroughly before leaving home and on return. We suggest bringing hand sanitiser / wipes to use before and after your session.
Avoid public transport if at all possible.
Sessions start on the hour and must finish promptly 10 minutes before the next session starts. Please aim to arrive as close to your start time as possible and leave promptly after your session is complete.
Net usage must follow the Government’s social distancing guidelines;

Follow the designated pathways when entering and exiting the net areas.
Place your kit bag in the allocated bag area.
Maintain social distancing when changing from batting to bowling.
For non family bookings only one person may be in the net the partner/coach must remain 2 metres apart.
For 1:1 coaching sessions no parent, sibling, helper or other person is permitted to be in the same net or any adjacent net.

Players must bring their own protective equipment - pads, thigh-pad, helmet, gloves and a box (for males) must be worn for hardball cricket
If the player intends to bowl during the session then they should bring their own ball(s). No saliva or sweat should come into contact with the ball at any time.
When batting, players should kick or knock the ball back to their partner/coach with their bat, rather than picking it up, even if the player has gloves on
Bring your own filled drinking bottles.
For juniors a parent or member of the player’s household must be on site and available in case first aid needs to be administered.
At the end of your session to pack up and depart do not stay to socialise.