Determined by a number of factors, the Grounds Team of the Season Award takes into account the amount of usage, environmental conditions, assessment of resources and management, marks given by the Referees and Match Delegates at each fixture. A pitch-quality...
Powered by a 25hp Kubota Stage V engine, the G-261RD features hydrostatic transmission with cruise control offering extra traction and grip, plus a differential lock for ease of operation and confident performance on sloping terrain. The robust rear-discharge solid...
Building on the success of the 2021 Health & Wellbeing Survey, Perennial is calling upon all those working across all sectors to participate in the 2024 survey as their feedback really will make a difference. The charity wants to understand more about...
The Schools into Stadia programme aims to showcase grounds management as a viable career pathway for young people in education. With support from the GMA, Reesink Turfcare and Bristol Bears Foundation, GMA NextGen member Jack Langley hosted the event which offered...
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) is proud to announce the induction of Andy Jackson, Grounds Manager at Stoke City Football Club, into the prestigious GMA Hall of Fame as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations. This honour recognises Andy’s...
This survey is a crucial tool in understanding the impact of economic and environmental factors on you and the grounds management industry. To ensure the survey is relevant and tailored to individual roles, it is divided into two versions: one for professional (paid)...
In the months leading up to the match, the Women’s Super League and Women in Football, both sponsored by Barclays, have collaborated with the Grounds Management Association, the leading membership organisation representing grounds personnel in the UK, and...
Following the successful launch of the ‘Get your Pitch Right’ partnership between Husqvarna and the Grounds Management Association (GMA) in April, we are pleased to open applications for grassroots sports clubs. The joint venture aims to...
With Kress RTKn mowers, Kress showcases the pinnacle of possibilities in automated mowing. These mowers integrate advanced technologies such as RTKn (Real-time kinematic to the power of network), MAP (Mowing Action Plan), and OAS (Obstacle Avoidance System) with new...
After leaving Aberystwyth University, Craig was employed as a seasonal gardener by Cardiff Council’s Parks Department and, within 12 months, he became a full-time employee responsible for maintaining the bowling greens and other sports pitch markings within the...