Cameron Hodgkins appointed new Head Curator

The Tasmanian Cricket Association (TCA) Chief Executive, David Johnston today announced the appointment of Cameron Hodgkins to the vacant position of Head Curator at Bellerive Oval.

Mr. Johnston said; "For the TCA to be able to obtain the services of a person with Cameron's experience and knowledge is a real coup and we look forward to Bellerive Oval regaining its high reputation under his management."

Hodgkins joins the TCA, highly recommended and qualified after 14 years in the first class cricket/sports industry as a Curator and Turf Manager.

During that time Cameron was employed for 3 years at Lords Cricket Ground in London as a groundsman reporting to Head Groundsman, Michael Hunt.

He moves to Bellerive Oval from the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) where he has worked for 11 years and held the position of Assistant Arena Manager under Tony Ware for the past 6 years. He has during his long association with the MCC been exposed to cricket pitch preparation and Sports Field Management at the highest level.

At the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Cameron has had the responsibility of preparing both first class and international cricket pitches, his most recent being the one-day international between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Oval in Darwin.

His achievements and involvements include the Olympic Soccer Project in 2000, portable cricket pitch development, Challenge Series 2 during 2002, VB Series in Darwin 2002 and the reconstruction of the MCG Arena in 1992.

Upon his appointment Hodgkins stated that the opportunity to be involved with Bellerive Oval and the TCA was extremely exciting and he was looking forward to commencing duties on September 15.