The next edition of the prestigious GMA Industry Awards will be held on Thursday 13 March 2025 and will kick off the GMA’s annual awareness campaign, #GroundsWeek, which will take place between 17-23 March 2025. GMA Industry Awards 2025 Historically...
Actions Following Flooding: Assess and informMake routine assessments and use photographs and videos to document the current condition of the site. Ensure signage is used and access is prevented until the site is deemed safe and clear of hazard. If you lease the site,...
Over the last ten years, the GMA’s skilled team of regional pitch advisors has been working with grassroots sports clubs to raise the standards of sports surfaces and train volunteers. In that time, almost 50,000 pitches have been improved across grassroots...
This behind-the-scenes experience offered participants a unique insight into professional grounds management and enabled grassroots volunteers the opportunity to learn more about the skill and techniques utilised to maintain an elite playing surface. Attendees,...
Careful surface protection is essential to prevent long-term damage. These practical tips will help you keep pitches as safe and playable as possible through the harshest winter spells. Here are some key considerations: MANAGE FROSTAvoid working on frozen turf....