Open Spaces 2023 | The ins and outs of Allianz Stadium - Adam Lewis

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Our third speaker at our Open Spaces event for 2023 was Adam Lewis who discusses the ins and outs of Allianz Stadium, the SCG, and his history being a pitch curator. The presentation was proudly sponsored by Rainbird. Adam Lewis has been working as Head Curator at the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust since November 2017, following the footsteps of the legendary Tom Parker. Adam is responsible for the SCG’s famous center wicket square and the Bulli soil that lies beneath and provides the pitches’ unique character. Prior to his role at the SCG, Adam had overseen Hurtsville Oval since 2001, preparing it for cricket, AFL, American Football, rugby league, athletics, and football. He was involved in wicket preparation at all levels of cricket, from grade cricket to Test matches. Hurtsville Oval has been voted the most outstanding ground in Sydney grade cricket numerous times under Adam’s management, including three seasons in a row from 2014-2016. We want to thank Adam for his interesting and engaging presentation and Rainbird for sponsoring this event! Without them we wouldn't have been able to put this together.