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#GroundsWeek 2023 kicks off

March 21, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Andreas Ambarchian

#GroundsWeek 2023 kicks off: #GroundsWeek 2023 is officially underway, taking place from 20 to 26 March. The campaign, organised by the Grounds Management Association (GMA), recognises the work of turf care volunteers and professionals in the UK, as well as aiming to inspire more people to consider a career in the industry. As part of […]

Toro B Series for invisible in-field irrigation

March 21, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Rosie Duckworth

Toro B Series for invisible in-field irrigation: As the football season finishes and pitch renovations begin, Reesink Hydro-Scapes is reminding customers that Toro’s B series sprinkler system with Turf Cup is the best in the league when it comes to invisible in-field irrigation. The combination of Toro’s B series and Turf Cup is irrigation uniformity, […]

#GroundsWeek 2023 kicks off

March 21, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Andreas Ambarchian

Toro B Series for invisible in-field irrigation

March 21, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Rosie Duckworth

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#GroundsWeek 2023 kicks off

March 21, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Andreas Ambarchian

#GroundsWeek 2023 kicks off: #GroundsWeek 2023 is officially underway, taking place from 20 to 26 March. The campaign, organised by the Grounds Management Association (GMA), recognises the work of turf care volunteers and professionals in the UK, as well as aiming to inspire more people to consider a career in the industry.

As part of #GroundsWeek, an event called Schools into Stadia will offer school children the chance to experience real life grounds management at a professional football club. Schools into Stadia will take place at Lincoln City’s LNER Stadium and include activities such as pitch line marking.

#GroundsWeek 2023 kicks off

According to research carried out by the GMA, the industry is facing an impending employment crisis. Currently, 40% of the workforce is over 50 and, without an influx of new recruits, this could result in a significant employment gap within 5 years.

The GMA has also announced it will be launching the Grounds Management Framework (GMF) during #GroundsWeek, a new programme designed to support grounds managers to improve the quality of pitches and help make sport possible for more people.

It’s estimated that improving existing grass pitches would mean 1.4 million more children could play football and rugby each week and a further 489,859 children could play cricket each season.

Geoff Webb, CEO of the GMA, says: “#GroundsWeek is all about shining a spotlight on the invaluable contribution of grounds people up and down the country. We also want to inspire the next generation to get involved, and showcase what an amazing industry this is to work in.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Lincoln City for hosting Schools into Stadia, which will give school students the chance to experience the buzz of turf care at the highest level. And the launch of the Grounds Management Framework will be a game-changer for grounds people current and future – as well as the people who take part in sports.”

The GMA is encouraging grounds staff and sports clubs to support #GoundsWeek on social media and has created a downloadable toolkit to help, including graphics and a guide, available on the GMA website.

Sean Clixby is an award-winning volunteer grounds person in Lincolnshire. He says: “I’m really grateful to the GMA for highlighting the work of grounds people. All our hard work is often done behind the scenes, so it’s fantastic to see our dedication being brought to the attention of a wider audience, both inside and outside the industry.

“I’ll be supporting #GroundsWeek on social media, as well as sharing the campaign content the GMA puts out. The GMA has created a really useful toolkit that makes posting as easy as possible, available to download on its website. I urge others in the industry to show their support too, to ensure the work of grounds people is celebrated as far and wide as possible.”

To download the #GroundsWeek tool kit, go to: thegma.org.uk/groundsweek

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Toro B Series for invisible in-field irrigation

March 21, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Rosie Duckworth

Toro B Series for invisible in-field irrigation: As the football season finishes and pitch renovations begin, Reesink Hydro-Scapes is reminding customers that Toro’s B series sprinkler system with Turf Cup is the best in the league when it comes to invisible in-field irrigation.

The combination of Toro’s B series and Turf Cup is irrigation uniformity, player safety, best pitch playability and the ultimate in field aesthetics. Here Robert Jackson, division manager from Reesink Hydro-Scapes, explains why.

Toro B Series for invisible in-field irrigation

“Elevating turf quality with the right irrigation shouldn’t interfere with the usability of the pitch, it should go virtually unnoticed by groundsmen, spectators and most importantly the players,” he says. “Toro’s B Series with the addition of the Turf Cup is the perfect pairing.”

So why is that? With Toro B series sprinklers, the volume can be easily altered to meet the exact requirements of the pitch with a large nozzle selection for accurate watering. This level of control and head-to-head coverage comes from the full-circle configuration designed to deliver regardless of the weather and without the need for disassembly or additional parts.

Robert continues: “Toro sprinklers are widely regarded to be some of the best in the business for providing accurate water application. Add the Turf Cup you get an invisible solution for irrigating pitches.”

Built to withstand the tough environment of the typical UK sports field, the Turf Cup, designed and available exclusively from Reesink Hydro-Scapes, has been tested to ensure the highest levels of reliability and durability demanded by the market today.

The flexible rubber compound of the Turf Cup means grass grows in the cup on top of the sprinkler to create a continuous area of uninterrupted turf.

To guarantee the slickest passing and streamlined movement of the ball on an accurately watered pitch in the season ahead, Toro irrigation is the smart choice when it comes to renovation time.

To discover more on how you can upgrade your stadium and training ground during pitch renovations this year with Toro’s in-field irrigation, call Reesink Hydro-Scapes on 01480 226800 or visit reesinkturfcare.co.uk for further information.

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#GroundsWeek 2023 kicks off

Toro B Series for invisible in-field irrigation

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Toro B Series for invisible in-field irrigation

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#GroundsWeek 2023 kicks off

Toro B Series for invisible in-field irrigation

Toro B Series for invisible in-field irrigation: As the football season finishes and pitch renovations begin, Reesink Hydro-Scapes is reminding customers that Toro’s B series sprinkler system with Turf Cup is the best in the league when it comes to invisible in-field irrigation.

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