Introduction to Winter Pitch Maintenance (Football & Rugby)

Ideal for a volunteer, new employee or just as a refresher for established employees, this learning route will support and develop skills involved in maintaining or managing a winter sports pitch.

• University of Stirling, Gardens and Grounds, Stirling, FK9 4LA
• Monday 16 March
• 09:00 - 16:30

What’s involved?

The key subjects - assessment, sequencing of work and aeration to mowing, aeration and line marking, plus more - are studied through a progressive one-day course. With delivery from an industry expert, experience an educational hands-on training day featuring a productive presentation, plus turf care theory and practical working demonstrations. You'll learn what is involved in preparing and maintaining a surface that allows for maximum playability. (Food and drink provided).

What’s covered?

• Definition and assessment of surface
• Sequence of annual maintenance
• Mowing, scarification, verticutting, harrowing
• Irrigation, rolling, seeding
• Fertiliser application and top dressing

Cancellations of GMA training courses are subject to the following terms and conditions:

• 32 days plus: 100% refund
• 8-31 days prior to the course: 50% refund
• 7 days prior to the course or less: 0% refund (In this event the full sum shown on the invoice remains payable).