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Groundsmanship
 

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SERVICES OFFERED BY THE WARWICKSHIRE GROUNDSMAN ASSOCIATION

Only £5 to join!

The WGA puts on two seminars annually and its free to members! Speakers in the past have included Chris Wood, ECB Head of Pitches, John Jameson, ECB Pitch Liasion Officer, David Bates from the highly rated company 'Total Turf Solutions' and Dave Saltman, MD of pitchcare. com and the Head Groundsman at the Millennium Stadium - top Speakers at Great Value!

In the past WGA members have also had access to discounted loams and materials from Goundreys and Co and we plan to set up similar benefits in the future!

INSTITUTE OF GROUNDSMANSHIP COURSES

The courses are held at Coventry & North Warwickshire CC:

NEXT COURSES : THURSDAY 20TH MARCH AND THURSDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2008
All of our courses are delivered by professional trainers who are, or have been, practising groundmen at the most senior level. To ensure you can put what you learn on the day into practice on your pitch, every delegate receives a comprehensive pack which explains in detail all of the elements of that course.

Many of our sports turf courses are delivered at three levels. To follow is an explanation of what you can expect to gain from each level, and who would benefit from attending.

Level 1

A level 1 course focuses on the practical skills required to prepare, maintain and renovate the sports surface.

This will suit any person involved in a practical grounds maintenance role who is working alone or as part of a larger team. It is particularly beneficial as an introductory course for those who are new to the profession or as a refresher course for the more seasoned groundsman who wants to keep abreast of up to date techniques.

Level 2

A level 2 course will explain the theory and science behind the practical elements of a level 1 course and will provide the groundsman with the required skills to make longer term assessments on the management of the surface.

This will suit any person involved in a practical grounds maintenance role who is working alone or as part of a larger team. It will be of particular benefit to those who have already completed a level 1 course, or as a precursor for those who would like to develop complete surface and resource management skills on a Level 3 course.

Level 3

A level 3 course explains the management techniques and principles required by today's experienced grounds staff to produce a safe and consistent surface. It will also build on technical knowledge in line with current processes and techniques.

This will be suitable for experienced grounds staff and for those who have already completed an IOG Level 1 and 2 course in their sporting field. This level of course would be of most benefit to those in senior or standalone positions and who are responsible for making assessments and decisions about the management of resources and the surface.

PITCH ADVISOR SCHEME

 For £100 WCB can send out their ECB Pitch Adviser to do a neutral and expert report on your pitch

Geoff Calcott – Groundsman at Kenilworth Wardens performs the role

Also we are pleased to announce that Dick Chase from Moseley CC is also a trained ECB pitch adviser.

He will take a core sample to identify root growth, see any layering and thatch (dead grass which needs removing)

A written report will delivered with recommendations for actions

Geoff can also check out the outfield and machinery

Warwickshire Cricket League also have an agreement with Total Turf Solutions to do a limited amount of pitch projects

MACHINERY AVAILABLE

For Groudsmen joining the WGA an excellent spiker and scarifier is available to hire

The machinery is stored at Coventry & NW CC and must be returned on the same day

The hire charge is very low!

CONTACT ED MCCABE FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON ANY OF THE ABOVE!

 

 

 

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