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Building on long term relationships
29 Jul 2006 -
General Sports -
Rob Burtonshaw
In the early nineteen eighties, no one seems to be able to remember the exact year, Paul Burtonshaw of SportsDrainage was asked if anything could be done to improve the playing surface at Old Leamingtonians Rugby Club. After a twenty year relationship which has transformed the clubs rugby pitches, the answer seems to be yes.
Sunken Trench Lines could cause problems
13 Jul 2006 -
General Sports -
Bruce N Brockway
As the drought continues the LDCA alerts Sports Operators to the risks of settlement of trench lines due to soil shrinkage.
Because of the dry conditions in some areas so far this year the LDCA is warning that if 2006 proves to be as dry as 2003, settlement of drainage trench lines on sports and amenity turf could be particularly severe. Operators of sports facilities should be aware that the problem could recur this year especially on clay soil sites.
The Appliance of Science
29 May 2006 -
General Sports -
Stella Rixon
- Issue 6 - Apr / May 2006
It has been a tough few years for sports turf businesses. Commercial pressures on golf, football and sports clubs have risen due to competition, rising material costs and lost revenue through inclement weather. More and more, turf managers are being forced to look at their job from a commercial angle as opposed to an agronomic one and a clubs financial decisions frequently over-ride those of turf maintenance. After all, its only grass, isn’t it?! Furthermore, a quality playing surface is still expected all year round, to stay ahead of the competition!
Jersey Royals
15 May 2006 -
General Sports -
Laurence Gale MSc
However, not all is doom and gloom. There are a number of local authorities still striving to maintain high standards and training their groundstaff to produce quality playing surfaces for their end users. One such authority is the States of Jersey Public Services
Pitch Logos – Pure Genius
9 May 2006 -
General Sports -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 2 comments
On my travels last week I had the good fortune to meet up with a specialist team who design and paint logos on pitches for major sporting events.
The argument for safe eco-friendly Turf Anchors
21 Apr 2006 -
General Sports -
Press Release
Tackling problems such as turf erosion with other than biodegradable ground stakes pose a serious risk of injury to individuals and damage to valuable equipment. Revolutionary new biodegradable solutions offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional staking - however, they are not just kind to the earth, these innovations offer powerful advantages over competitors; are cost-effective, quick and easy to use – and in today’s compensation culture, play a vital role in minimising the risk of costly accidents.
Kids Have A Ball At Newly Opened Sports College
10 Mar 2006 -
General Sports -
Press Release
Pupils at Lacon Childe Sports College in Cleobury Mortimer, near Kidderminster are benefiting from the recently completed sports facility by Kestrel (Contractors) Limited.
To The Future and Beyond !
3 Feb 2006 -
General Sports -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 1 comment
For eighty years, the National Playing Fields Association (NPFA) has been working to protect and conserve playing fields in the United Kingdom. It’s been a constant battle, but they have had some big successes – and to celebrate their 80th birthday, they’ve set themselves a new and ambitious target.
Maximum use from Millennium Stadium
23 Dec 2005 -
General Sports -
Dave Saltman
- 4 comments
It is way back in March that I last wrote an article about the on goings at the Millennium Stadium. Since that eventful Welsh Grand Slam win on the 19th, the stadium has played host to a great many more games and other non-grass events
Renovating Down Under
20 Dec 2005 -
General Sports -
John Richards
- 7 comments
Melbourne is at the bottom end of Australia. Earlier in the year it was voted the world’s number one city in which to live based on a whole host of criteria relating to quality of life. It has a reputation of being a city which, weather-wise, can experience all four seasons in one day. Of late, however, the summer season has been the predominant one.
Settling in at St Albans
27 Oct 2005 -
General Sports -
Ian Smith
- 4 comments
Doesn’t time fly when you are busy. It has been over three years since the new school playing fields were constructed back in 2002. And what a difference they have made to the school’s reputation. The growth and interest in sport participation has doubled. With well over 700 pupils regularly using the new facilities. More Inside.
A busy year at St Paul's School
24 Oct 2005 -
General Sports -
Neil Dixon
- 10 comments
St Paul’s School is situated on the South side of the River Thames, adjacent to Hammersmith Bridge in South West London; it is a Private Boys School, the School will be celebrating its 500th Birthday in 2009-details of the grounds from Neil Dixon inside.
Edgbaston Used Machinery
20 Oct 2005 -
General Sports -
Editor
- 1 comment
Steve Rouse is doing a clear out at Edgbaston and was wondering if any Pitchcare members were interested in some of his surplus machines. Knowing Steve, he won't be wanting much for any of them.
Maintaining Oakham School
18 Sep 2005 -
General Sports -
Keith Exton
- Issue 2 - Aug / Sep 2005
What a year. We had a cold wet spring, with the cricket starting earlier than ever. April 8th was the first scheduled fixture, and success in the rugby at various levels meant that that season seemed to go on for ever.
The Importance of Good Design
16 Sep 2005 -
General Sports -
Dr Peter Taylor
Paint has been around almost as long as our species and from those earliest days, when our ancestors coated themselves with specially selected earth and powdered rock, so has paint design.
Keeping it in the family
14 Sep 2005 -
General Sports -
Ellie Parry
- Issue 2 - Aug / Sep 2005 - 1 comment
Ellie Tait asked four groundsmen, and their fathers to explain what it’s like having groundsmanship in the family.
Spousing Off!
19 Aug 2005 -
General Sports -
Peter Leroy
I was just sitting with my wife enjoying the morning coffee and laughing about how I suggested that even Dave (Saltman) should pay for his magazine subscription and then she turned and began a defence of the “poor guy” as she called him. From that discussion she then moved on to “just what is it about you lot, green side up, and you all think it’s difficult, sheeesh!”.
Surrey Groundsman’s Association – Koro Demonstration
17 Jul 2005 -
General Sports -
Editor
- 1 comment
The Surrey Groundsman’s Association (SGA) in partnership with the corresponding organisation in Kent would like to invite you to view a demonstration of the Koro Top Field Maker procedure at Eltham College.
Specialist machinery and services
3 May 2005 -
General Sports -
Laurence Gale MSc
Our sports turf industry has a huge range of services and products. The diversity and scale are astonishing. It is not until you attend one of the two main turf industry shows, BTME (January) and Saltex (September), that you begin to appreciate the full extent of services and products available.
Major_changes_at_Royal_Ascot
15 Mar 2005 -
General Sports -
David Warner
Ascot is all about horse racing. There has been racing here for almost 300 years. Our main event is obviously the Royal Ascot Festival, held in June each year. As most people already know, the 2005 event is being held at York because of the major work we are doing to the course. more Inside
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