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New fears on pesticide application
16 Aug 2002 -
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Pitchcare
Pitchcare has teamed up with leading Health and Safety expert, Mark Foley to bring our members the latest information from the HSE. In his first Pitchcare posting, Mark talks about the latest fears of contamination from pesticide residue-see Health and Safety section inside for full details
Poor summer for growth
9 Aug 2002 -
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Pitchcare
This summer has caused big headaches for all of us involved in turf maintenance. Non-league Groundsman Chris Charles talks about how he has struggled to get growth with inadequate irrigation resources and the fattest pigeons in the West Midlands-football section inside
New jobs every week
6 Aug 2002 -
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Pitchcare
We have new jobs posted every week in our job section. Currently, one of the jobs available is for a Groundsman position at Fulham Football Club's training ground in Motspur Park, Surrey. The closing date is next week, so if you fancy a position at the Premier`s most progressive club look inside for full details
Father and son, team up for Tennis
6 Aug 2002 -
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Pitchcare
Gary and Anthony Asquith have been working at Chapel Allerton Tennis club for nine and five years respectively. In our Tennis section, assistant Groundsman Anthony Asquith discusses the season`s use of the courts and the planned renovation work.
Keith looks forward
6 Aug 2002 -
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Pitchcare
Ex-Headingley Groundsman Keith Boyce, looks forward to the end of season renovations. Although we are only just into August, this is the time to identify the problems and look to resolve them in the Autumn.- read more in the Cricket section inside..
Ryder Cup year raises the competitive spirit of Greenkeepers
1 Aug 2002 -
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Pitchcare
As an entertaining addition to the National Turfgrass Foundation Conference in Southport from 18th to 21st November 2002, a Ryder Cup-style match is being organised for American superintendents and European greenkeepers.
A party of superintendents from some of the major courses in America is attending the Conference and will be playing in the Match on 22nd November.
Sponsored by Bernhard & Co in their support of the National Turfgrass Foundation, the event should prove to be great fun, despite the inevitable competitiveness. Attendees at the Conference who would like to be considered for the European Team should contact Martyn Jones on +44 (0) 1995 670675 or Louise Clegg on +44 (0) 7759 755844 or Email: NTFoundation@aol.com.
Golf clubs new owners provide welcome funding
19 Jul 2002 -
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Pitchcare
Cookridge Hall Golf Club's Course Superintendent, Jim Brown, has been impressed with the finance made available to him by the new owners American Golf. Improvements to the course are well under way as Jim explains in our Golf section inside
All in a days work
17 Jul 2002 -
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Pitchcare
Contract cricket Groundsman, John Crawford has three grounds that keep him out of mischief during the summer months. John talks about the work involved on a typical day at one of his grounds - see Cricket section inside.
A real members site
17 Jul 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
This website has been designed for its members. It allows members to chat together, swap, buy and sell machines and equipment, and share and solve problems.
There are regular daily items of news and articles covering all the sports around the UK, providing helpful tips and advice.
Our membership has grown to over 1700 members, Pitchcare is your voice so please tell your colleagues about the site. Between all of us, changes can be made to make our Industry better, so feel free to tell us what you would like to see on here to improve the site. E-mail us at mail@pitchcare.com or leave a message on the Message Board inside.
Roller wanted
17 Jul 2002 -
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Pitchcare
Message Board very busy at the moment. Members on the look out for jobs, advice and machinery. One member desperately seeking to buy a second hand roller for his cricket square - can anyone help?
'Drill n fill' helps Maine Road overcome poor drainage
16 Jul 2002 -
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Pitchcare
Manchester City's assistant Head Groundsman Lee Jackson, talks about the remedial work that the club has undertaken to resolve the poor drainage at the Platt Lane end of their ground. Despite an imminent move to their new home, monies were made available to help guarantee a trouble free pitch in their Premiership season - see Football section inside for details...
Golf Green Speed – How Fast Do You like Yours?
16 Jul 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
Taking up an issue raised in our forum with Andy Cole of PSD, Simon Barnaby, a consultant agronomist from Scotts, offers a full report on Green speeds including the problems of producing fast greens.
Slow growth and establishment
16 Jul 2002 -
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Pitchcare
Rushden's Head Groundsman, Paul Knowles has had a worrying time this summer. With a few weeks left to the start of the season, the grass has been slow to respond. Read about Paul's efforts to improve the sward thickness in time for this season's pitch battles
Pitch construction on a budget
15 Jul 2002 -
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Pitchcare
Paul Courier, Head Groundsman at Northampton Town talks about this year`s pitch work at Sixfields. The community stadium was built on an excavated Victorian tip in 1994. One of the consequences was pitch settlement that became so severe the only option available was some major reconstruction to address the levels
Jobs Jobs Jobs!!!
11 Jul 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
Four new jobs in the job room this week, including two Greenkeeping vacancies, a tennis club and a non-league football club. There are plenty of other vacancies in our job lists as well, so keep a regular check on what's available
Chat forum with Andy Cole
10 Jul 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
Our first Chat Room interview appears to have been well received. More than 30 members logged on to take part in the discussion with Andy Cole, a consultant agronomist with PSD(NW) Ltd. Topics included the impact of events inside stadiums, leaf spot, dry patch and the forthcoming Open at Muirfield. A full edited transcript is in the Consultancy Room.
Members feedback on the forum would be most welcome, and any suggestions you may have for future guests in the Interview Room. You can e-mail us at mail@pitchcare.com with your thoughts.
Change of Date - Managing your Team
3 Jul 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
The two day course previously planned for 5/6th August will now be held on 9/10th September. The course is taking place at Manchester United FC and is being run by Geoff Brereton from Elmwood College. All existing candidates will be contacted direct. See 'Managing your Team' in the Industry section inside to book your place.
Course changes afoot
2 Jul 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
The latest update from the South Staffs Golf Club continues this week. Grounds manager Rhys Thomas explains the problems that he faces with eroding bunkers and the plans being put in place to return them to their original positions. Rhys also elaborates on the improvements to the machine sheds and workshops.Inside Golf section for more..
Great weather produces record runs on wicket
2 Jul 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
Paul Markham, Groundsman and cricketer talks about the weekends record batting wicket at Bradford and Bingley Sports Club, and the balance he manages between working and playing for the club
Leafspot alert
1 Jul 2002 -
General News -
Pitchcare
Are you having problems with the playing surface not responding to fertiliser applications?
A number of Groundsmen up and down the country have phoned or e-mailed Pitchcare to say that they are having to control an outbreak of Leafspot. This disease is treatable using a number of recognised products. Look in our useful information section under disease for a clearer picture. If you require further info, e-mail us at enquiries@pitchcare.com
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