http://www.pitchcare.com/ The most recent 20 Editorial articles of Pitchcare, the online magazine for Groundsmen and Greenkeepers Copyright 2008 Pitchcare.com Ltd mail@pitchcare.com mail@pitchcare.com en Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:53:03 +0100 Pitchcare's Custom Grown in House CMS 60 http://www.pitchcare.com/images/general/newlogo.png http://www.pitchcare.com/ 22 23 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Saturday Sunday Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT It seems that our industry has a penchant for attracting bad press. A recent example would be the unfortunate greenkeeper at Haywards Heath Golf Club who irrigated the course with weed killer, damaging vast areas of the course. No facts were given other than he was a groundsman or greens keeper depending on which paper you read. mail@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5504 Sat, 17 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT With a bias towards winter sport, forgive me for talking, again, about the high quality of the majority of the pitches that our Groundsmen produce. The winter brought with it a mixed weather bag and plenty of rain, which caused problems for those with a heavy fixture list. mail@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5316 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT Im not a Groundsman or a Greenkeeper. Nor am I, come to that, anyone who has any particular detailed knowledge of this sports turf industry. mail@pitchcare.com (John Richards) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/5023 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT It is six and a half years since Pitchcare was launched. In that time we have seen a steady growth in membership and, by the time you read this, we could well have busted the 30,000 members mark. No small feat for an idea that was considered, at best, bonkers back in 2001. mail@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/4893 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:00:00 GMT Peter Craig voices his opinion on recent editorial in the Groundsman. mail@pitchcare.com (Peter Mark Craig) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/4443 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 01:00:00 GMT Frank editorial in response to public comments from the IOG CEO. mail@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/4026 Wed, 22 Mar 2006 04:00:00 GMT The results and observations from the tractor testing at St Albans School in February-full details inside. mail@pitchcare.com (D Saltman) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/3181 Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:00:00 GMT With the celebrations of Christmas already seeming like an age ago. We look forward to 2006 with renewed vigour and hope-article inside mail@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/2962 Sun, 20 Feb 2005 08:00:00 GMT At about 2pm I received a call from my operations director, John Richards, to inform me that an article has been published in Horticulture Week and all of hell was breaking loose-full details inside mail@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/2218 Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT Noel MacKenzie, B.Sc.(Hons), MBPR, Principal Consultant at Sports Turf Consulting gives us a thought provoking article on where the Industry is perhaps misguided and unrepresented-full details inside mail@pitchcare.com (Noel MacKenzie) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/2130 Tue, 16 Nov 2004 05:00:00 GMT Where do you stand on artificial turf and natural grass The time is right to be heard and stand up for what you believe-full details inside mail@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/1985 Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:00:00 GMT An insight into the grass maintenance at Cardiff International Airport from Head Groundsman Richard Bailey mail@pitchcare.com (Richard Bailey) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/1929 Mon, 27 Sep 2004 09:00:00 GMT In order to make fiscally and environmentally sound decisions regarding the potential purchase and installation of artificial turf in their communities, decision makers must consider all short- and long-term issues and concerns-full article inside mail@pitchcare.com (Editor) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/1855 Tue, 29 Jun 2004 10:00:00 GMT Tourists in London took a double take yesterday, as a tennis court floated down the Thames And playing on the court were none other than John McEnroe and Monica Seles More inside. mail@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/1600 Fri, 09 Apr 2004 11:00:00 GMT With the advent of more and more synthetic pitches, what does the future hold for groundsmen Does anyone care More inside. mail@pitchcare.com (Editor) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/1433 Fri, 05 Mar 2004 10:05:00 GMT My recent appointment as Editor with Pitchcare has enabled me to see the wealth of knowledge and information we have amongst our membership and the diversity of the facilities managed. I think it is important that we share this industry knowledge and, where possible, promote individuals and teams of staff who work hard to produce and supply these facilities. - Read Inside mail@pitchcare.com (Laurence Gale MSc) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/1324 Wed, 11 Feb 2004 11:00:00 GMT We are delighted to welcome on board Laurence Gale who is taking up the position of Editor with Pitchcare. He has plans to encourage even more member involvement in the site. mail@pitchcare.com (Editor) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/1249 Wed, 08 Oct 2003 05:00:00 GMT Another milestone passed and more initiatives planned. mail@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/1040 Mon, 08 Sep 2003 10:00:00 GMT Groundsmen - professionals or glorified gardeners The Editor's view in the Editorial section. mail@pitchcare.com (D Saltman) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/944 Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:00:00 GMT Is it time for a new organisation to represent Groundsmen Pitchcare's stance on the IOG. mail@pitchcare.com (Editor) http://www.pitchcare.com/magazine/article/836