This significant funding package recognises the vital role that high-quality sports infrastructure plays in supporting participation in communities across the country. It also reflects the collective efforts of the wider sporting sector, including the often-unsung...
TELL US ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY INTO GROUNDS MANAGEMENT AND HOW YOU BECAME A REGIONAL PITCH ADVISOR? I have been a Rugby person since I was 6 years old, around 12 years ago I decided to volunteer and give back to my club. My journey as a groundsman began, when I saw the...
From flexible online courses to nationally recognised qualifications, all our learning is designed to fit around your busy working life. Whether you want to start with the essentials or explore more advanced technical content, our expert instructors deliver training...
Now in its 15th edition, the awards champion the very best in grounds care including everyone from grassroots volunteers to top-tier professionals, recognising the individuals and grounds teams who power sport at every level. First launched in 2009, the awards have...
Launched at SALTEX last year, the Pioneer Legacy is a recognition scheme dedicated to celebrating the contributions of both past and present members of GMA NextGen (formerly known as the GMA Young Board). At the heart of the initiative is the Pioneer Mark – a...
Led by the Grounds Management Association’s (GMA) NextGen group, alongside England Rugby and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, the initiative aims to champion female representation in the sector and promote the diverse career pathways that grounds management...
Over the summer, these same grounds have hosted everything from chart-topping artists to major off-season events like boxing, keeping the turnstiles moving and revenue flowing. But whilst the stage lights and sound systems grabbed the headlines, it was the grounds...
SGL is renowned for its innovative pitch management systems, empowering grounds teams around the world to deliver elite playing surfaces through a data-driven, science-led approach. Combining advanced lighting, climate control, and monitoring technology, SGL...
The Pioneer Mark is a distinctive legacy number that symbolises the impact each member has made on the grounds management profession. Will Graves (#002) joined the industry in 2010 as an apprentice at Merchant Taylors’ School and became part of the first Young...
Bojan Jovanovic has been appointed as Learning Programme Lead, and Fiona Lyttle takes on the role of Turf Care Advisory Support Lead. Together, they bring extensive experience that will enhance the GMA’s educational and advisory services for both professionals...