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GMA Awards judging panel announced

August 10, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Admin

GMA Awards judging panel announced: The GMA’s annual awards will take place later this year when we will celebrate industry excellence across sports turf and artificial surfaces. With the closing date to submit applications for the GMA Industry Awards fast approaching, the Grounds Management Association is delighted to announce the judging panel for this […]

Foley holding live demos at GroundsFest

August 10, 2023/in News, Press Release/by CharmianRobson

Foley holding live demos at GroundsFest: Foley Company through its UK distributor Prosport UK Ltd, is looking forward to attending the first Groundsfest event 2023. As a working demonstration event, you will have the opportunity to see the finest professional grinders in action. From a selection of the latest in grinding technology and technique, Foley […]

GMA Awards judging panel announced

August 10, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Foley holding live demos at GroundsFest

August 10, 2023/in News, Press Release/by CharmianRobson

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GMA Awards judging panel announced

August 10, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Admin

GMA Awards judging panel announced: The GMA’s annual awards will take place later this year when we will celebrate industry excellence across sports turf and artificial surfaces.

With the closing date to submit applications for the GMA Industry Awards fast approaching, the Grounds Management Association is delighted to announce the judging panel for this year’s ceremony.

GMA Awards judging panel announced

GMA Awards judging panel announced GMA Awards judging panel announced The ten judges have been tasked with selecting seventeen worthy winners from an industry-wide talent pool who, among them, represent every corner of the sector. Comprising of leading industry professionals, the stellar line up includes seasoned professionals, some with long and distinguished careers; many have judged the annual awards several times before and keep coming back!

The 2023 judges include:

Neil Stubley, Head of Courts and Horticulture at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
Adrian Kay, Head Groundsman at York Racecourse
Meg Lay, Groundsperson at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club
Lee Metcalfe, Senior Grounds Manager at Manchester City FC
David Roberts, Director at Training Unlimited
Anthony Facey, Area Sales Manager at Tuckwells
Stuart Kerrison, Head Groundsman at Essex County Cricket Club
Derek Walder, Operations Director at SALTEX
Nasa Hussain, Head Groundsman & Facilities Manager at Yorkshire County Cricket Club
James Wright, Senior Maintenance Manager at Leeds University

Derek Walder said:

“To be invited to judge the Industry Awards applications this year is a real privilege. Having worked in the industry for over 56 years, it’s fantastic to be able to play a part in supporting the sector by recognising the hard work and dedication of those who contribute so much to maintaining the grounds they manage.

I’m very much looking forward to the judging process, as well as attending the ceremony in November to celebrate the profound and often unnoticed achievements of the industry.”

Geoff Webb, CEO of Grounds Management Association said:

“It’s wonderful to have received the support of such established industry professionals in helping us to shine a spotlight on the groundscare industry.

Each judge comes with years of insight and invaluable experience from across all areas of the industry that will be put to good use when carefully considering applications and selecting our 2023 Industry Award winners.

We look forward to welcoming the industry to Headingley Stadium this November to give a platform to those worthy of recognition.”

You can found out more about this year’s judging panel at gmaindustryawards.uk/judges/

The deadline to submit applications is 14th August at gmaindustryawards.uk/awards-categories/

Tickets to attend the awards ceremony at Headingley Stadium on Wednesday 29 November are now on sale at gmaindustryawards.uk/tickets

To discuss sponsorship and other brand partnership opportunities, email Sales Manager Jill Rodham at jrodham@thegma.org.uk.

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Foley holding live demos at GroundsFest

August 10, 2023/in News, Press Release/by CharmianRobson

Foley holding live demos at GroundsFest: Foley Company through its UK distributor Prosport UK Ltd, is looking forward to attending the first Groundsfest event 2023.

As a working demonstration event, you will have the opportunity to see the finest professional grinders in action. From a selection of the latest in grinding technology and technique, Foley will be showcasing the Accu-Pro 633 cylinder grinder and the Accu-Pro 672 bedknife grinder.

Foley holding live demos at GroundsFest

Whatever the size of your golf club, the quality you want to achieve for your members is the same. There is a Foley model for everyone at every professional level of play.

At Groundsfest, you will also have the chance to discuss any requirements with the UK and Ireland distributor ProSport UK Ltd, Ian Robson.

Foley Company is the leading manufacturer of professional grinders delivering quality, state-of-the-art spin, and relief grinders across the world. UK distributor ProSport UK continues to supply Foley professional grinders to the top golf courses in the UK impressing greenkeepers with the speed and versatility of the Foley range.

Many clubs across the whole spectrum, such as St Andrews, Carnoustie, the Buckinghamshire, Kingsbarns, Dumbarnie Links, and The Grove, to name but a few, have embraced the Foley method to achieve and retain the sharpest blades, longer. The recent Open at Royal Liverpool was supported by Foley Company throughout the week pre-ceding the competition, to ensure the best surfaces were delivered right up to and throughout the Tournament.

And dealer outlets too, when looking to deliver an excellent reliable service to their customers, have chosen to go with Foley. The choice of spin or relief is no longer the question. Foley machines will do both and some models, such as the ACCU-Sharp, ACCU-Pro and ACCU-Master, have automatic grinding pre-sets and adjustment systems to decrease time and labour.

Ask the question; how do I get the most out of my workshop resources? Then choose the most effective method to sharpen your cutting units.

Using the advancements in technology to streamline grinding has been a significant positive with all the latest Foley grinders, so when it comes to grinding, the best got even better.

Foley delivers every time.

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GMA Awards judging panel announced

Foley holding live demos at GroundsFest

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GMA Awards judging panel announced

GMA Awards judging panel announced: The GMA’s annual awards will take place later this year when we will celebrate industry excellence across sports turf and artificial surfaces.

Foley holding live demos at GroundsFest

Foley holding live demos at GroundsFest: Foley Company through its UK distributor Prosport UK Ltd, is looking forward to attending the first Groundsfest event 2023.

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