The ‘Pioneer Legacy’ initiative celebrates individuals who have made a lasting impact on the industry through the GMA’s NextGen group, formerly known as the GMA Young Board. Each Pioneer Mark is uniquely numbered and represents the individual’s...
This month’s tips focus on fine-tuning your routines whether that’s preparing a pitch for play, protecting surfaces from summer heat or tackling the wear and tear left by heavy use. Here are ten essential tasks to focus on this month: PREPARING THE CRICKET...
Designed to connect local professionals, GMA Connect offers a unique platform to discover innovative products and network with fellow peers from across the sector. The inaugural event attracted attendees from a diverse range of organisations, with representation...
GMA Connect is designed to bring the grounds industry together at a regional level, offering a valuable opportunity for grounds professionals to connect and exchange ideas. These practical events will feature expert seminars, live demonstrations and insights from...
Running from Monday 17 March to Sunday 23 March 2025, #GroundsWeek is a week-long recognition of the vital role grounds staff play in our sports and communities. In 2024, #GroundsWeek reached an impressive 18 million people, showcasing the growing appreciation...
With temperatures rising, it’s the perfect time to fine-tune your maintenance efforts and ensure your pitch is in top condition. With the cricket season also just around the corner, now is the crucial time to prepare your surface for the demands of the season...
Hosted on WhatsApp, the NextGen Network is an extension of the GMA NextGen group, a dynamic group of young professionals whose mission is to inspire and encourage younger talent into the grounds management industry. With around 1,500 professionals expected to retire...
Tell us about your journey into grounds management and how you became a Regional Pitch Advisor? Pretty much straight from school I joined HMRC and worked in a contact centre helping the public with their income tax queries. I didn’t particularly enjoy working at...
As part of #GroundsWeek 2025, the event provided local secondary school students with a hands-on experience of life as a grounds professional at one of the world’s most renowned sporting venues. With workforce development a priority for the industry, this...
Taking place in Bristol and Durham, these one-day events bring grounds professionals together at a regional level, providing hands-on insights through seminars, live demonstrations and practical workshops. The 2025 events will focus on “Turf Management in the...