A playing surface that is safe for recreational sport and meets the minimum playing needs and expectations of community players nationwide.
Individuals understand the role and career pathway of a grounds manager / operative in preparing a safe pitch for play. Awareness of different sources of support and development opportunities.
Individuals are able to safely prepare a pitch for play including safe use of machinery, marking out a pitch and basic maintenance operations.
Individuals are able to demonstrate safe working practices and undertake a basic visual assessment of the pitches.
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Online
Thursday 26th to Friday 27th March 2026
18:30 - 20:00
06:30PM - 08:00PM
This webinar will discuss end-of-season renovations, including planning spring renovations and recovery, budget management for maximum results, turf renovation methods & benefits and enhancing the overall condition of playing surfaces.
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Online
Thursday 30th to Friday 31st October 2025
18:30 - 20:00
06:30PM - 08:00PM
This webinar will cover key aspects of in-season maintenance including preventing match cancellations, enhancing pitch playability, post-match aftercare and year-round maintenance practices.
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Altofts Community Sports Club, Lock Ln, Altofts, Normanton WF6 2QP
Wednesday 3rd to Thursday 4th September 2025
18:00 - 20:30
06:00PM - 08:30PM
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) and several County FAs have teamed up to deliver a variety of free support events and drop-in sessions throughout the 2025/26 season.
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Newcastle Blue Star, KD Stadium, Denton Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 7BD
Tuesday 2nd to Wednesday 3rd September 2025
18:00 to 20:30
06:00PM - 08:30PM
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) and several County FAs have teamed up to deliver a variety of free support events and drop-in sessions throughout the 2025/26 season.
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Leisure United Thorncliffe - Pack Horse Ln, High Green, Sheffield S35 3HY
Thursday 4th to Friday 5th September 2025
18:00 - 20:30
06:00PM - 08:30PM
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) and several County FAs have teamed up to deliver a variety of free support events and drop-in sessions throughout the 2025/26 season.
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