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Soil Fundamentals
29 Jul 2005 -
Consultancy -
Steve Prinn
- Issue 1 - Jun / Jul 2005
In order to manage turfgrass we need to have a basic understanding of soils and the impact that the soils condition has on the grass.
The Osprey has landed
29 Jul 2005 -
Football -
Dan Duffy
- 3 comments
The follow up article from Dan Duffy at the New Stadium, Swansea. There is always a bit of a worry leading up to the first game on a new surface. Dan talks about the build-up and the performance of his 14 week old pitch.
MSc fills the gaps in Sports turf knowledge.
27 Jul 2005 -
Training -
Editor
Stephen Prinn began his career in the sports industry as a greenkeeper 25 years ago. He moved onto construction and design, before beginning as a teacher of Sportsturf at Askham Bryan College in York 10 years ago, where he is now deputy section leader for Horticulture, Sportsturf and Arboriculture. More Inside.
Turf Basics
27 Jul 2005 -
Consultancy -
Phil Sharples
- 6 comments
Understanding the basic principles of turf management are important. Listed below are six basic practices that help promote, establish and sustain sports turf. More Inside.
STRI plays host to International Researchers
23 Jul 2005 -
General News -
Anne Wilson
On 13 July, STRI played host to 98 international researchers from the ITRC (International Turfgrass Research Conference) on a glorious sunny day in Bingley.
The New Stadium, Swansea
22 Jul 2005 -
Rugby -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 1 comment
The final preparations are now in place for the grand opening of Swansea’s new 20,000 all-seater Stadium at Morfa. The construction began in the autumn of 2003 with the stadium due to play host to its first fixture, a football match between Swansea and Fulham, on 23rd July.
Grass growth and development - Terms and definitions
22 Jul 2005 -
Consultancy -
Phil Sharples
- 10 comments
Photosynthesising is the plant’s way of producing its own food for consumption and therefore growth. The grass plant uses the energy from sunlight to produce sugar (glucose). Cellular respiration then converts this sugar into ATP, the ‘fuel’ used by all living things. More Inside.
Penton Media Europe secures renewal of IOG Saltex contract
21 Jul 2005 -
Industry -
Press Release
Penton Media Europe (PME) has announced that it has retained the management contract for the UK`s fifth largest trade show - the IOG SALTEX open space management exhibition - for a further three years.
Tennis in Trafalgar Square
21 Jul 2005 -
Tennis -
Andrew Lofting
A J Leisure.Com constructed a Natural Turf Tennis Court in Trafalgar Square complete with perimeter fence for the LTA and Ariel Tennis Ace Finals With Tim Henman and Boris Becker presenting the awards and playing a match against each other.
RFL seeks nominations for 'Grounds Person of the Year award'
18 Jul 2005 -
Rugby -
Editor
Although it's normally the players and coaches who grab all the headlines in Rugby League, the Rugby Football League (RFL) are determined to recognise the efforts of the men and women who work behind the scenes throughout the year maintaining the sport's playing surfaces.
Irrigation problems at Tividale
18 Jul 2005 -
Football -
Chris Charles
- 6 comments
Yet again, here we are in the middle of a long dry spell that hopefully will come to an end very soon. I suspect that a lot of people reading this will feel the same, especially if you have inadequate irrigation at your disposal as I do. I would even suggest that there are some out there who have none whatsoever. I am the only one at my club who is praying for rain!!
New Bobcat® 323 Mini-excavator digs deeper and faster
17 Jul 2005 -
Industry -
Mike Isherwood
Featuring a new engine and a new hydraulic system, the 323 mini-excavator has been launched by Bobcat to replace the previous 322 model. The new 323 mini-excavator builds on the success of the 322 and meets a market need for a very compact mini-excavator with greater reach for digging and loading.
New distributor for Multicar
17 Jul 2005 -
Industry -
Press Release
German based Multicar GmbH has appointed Wilkie Recycling Systems Ltd as a new dealer for their range of compact, multipurpose vehicles. Existing dealer, Alpha Plus Ltd, will continue to supply the vehicles in Scotland, while WRS assume responsibility for the remainder of the UK (including the Channel Islands & Isle of Man) and Eire.
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.
Bayer Environmental Science Website enhancement
16 Jul 2005 -
Industry -
Nick Harden
The Bayer Environmental Science website (www.bayer-esciene.co.uk) has been updated with the new products that the company has announced over the last few months, and with enhanced registered user facilities.
Leeds Rhinos and Tykes
16 Jul 2005 -
Rugby -
Jason Booth
I must have one of the most unique challenges facing a stadium Groundsman. I look after a 130 year old soil based pitch that has to provide well over 60 games, and training sessions, for both codes of rugby. There is no closed season for renovations and, for several days of the year, the pitch is used as a parking facility for 400 cars during Yorkshire county cricket matches. More Inside
From bottles to bunkers
16 Jul 2005 -
Golf -
Press Release
Putting recycled glass through its paces.
The top names in golf will be striving for their best performance this week, but next month the St Andrews Links courses will be the location for a very different set of trials.
Landscaping Industry failing to recognise benefits of Recycled Woodchip
15 Jul 2005 -
General News -
Press Release
Only three per cent of landscaping specifiers, purchasers and professionals are aware of the potential for recycled woodchip, to be used as a loose surfacing material, according to new research* revealed today.
Major investment by Castlereagh Council
15 Jul 2005 -
Industry -
Peter Driver
Castlereagh Borough Council have made further investment in new turf maintenance equipment to provide enhanced sports facilities for residents in the area.
Tournament Season at Chapel Allerton
15 Jul 2005 -
Tennis -
Anthony Asquith
We are now into our busiest period of the year when we have 2-3 tournaments including the Yorkshire Open Championships, club championships and the Yorkshire veterans.