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Polaris partners the Scottish Gamekeepers Association

February 15, 2017/in Press Release/by Admin

The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) has secured an exclusive partnership with all terrain vehicle specialists, Polaris, as the organisation celebrates 20 years of representing gamekeepers. The arrangement will see SGA members and supporters given the chance to win a Sportsman 570 in the organisation’s annual raffle; the Polaris Sportsman being the best selling ATV in […]

Tony Adams Wins Groundsman of the Year 2017

February 15, 2017/in Press Release/by Admin

Ipswich, Suffolk (February 13, 2017) Tony Adams of Claydon FC said he was shocked to be crowned the Suffolk FA Groundsman of the Year for 2017 sponsored by Ransomes Jacobsen. The 72-year-old was voted the winner by the panel of judges who visited the grounds on Friday in the competition open to clubs in the […]

Polaris partners the Scottish Gamekeepers Association

February 15, 2017/in Press Release/by Admin

Tony Adams Wins Groundsman of the Year 2017

February 15, 2017/in Press Release/by Admin

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Polaris partners the Scottish Gamekeepers Association

February 15, 2017/in Press Release/by Admin

The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) has secured an exclusive partnership with all terrain vehicle specialists, Polaris, as the organisation celebrates 20 years of representing gamekeepers.

The arrangement will see SGA members and supporters given the chance to win a Sportsman 570 in the organisation’s annual raffle; the Polaris Sportsman being the best selling ATV in the world.

Officials are delighted to announce the new partnership which will see ticket funds going directly back to the SGA to help its members at a key time for workers in the game sector.

Tickets for the Sportsman 570 will be on sale for the first time at the SGA’s 20th anniversary AGM at McDiarmid Park, Perth, on Friday 3rd March.
Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham MSP, will address members at the Fair City event, which is set to attract a large audience.

SGA Chairman Alex Hogg said: “This new arrangement with Polaris is hugely welcomed by everyone at the SGA. Our annual ATV raffle provides a considerable chunk of the fundraising income we need to bring in each year to give the members the type of representation they deserve. The Sportsman 570 is an excellent product which many members, and others, will be very keen to win the keys to. We hope, together with Polaris, we can enjoy a long and fruitful partnership which benefits everyone.”

The Sportsman 570 is the latest addition to the Polaris Sportsman range and can cover the harshest terrain due to its powerful 44hp engine, smooth suspension and All-Wheel Drive on demand.

It has a durable steel frame, lots of storage space and 557kg of payload capacity.

Sarah Johnson, Polaris Marketing Specialist, said: “Polaris is delighted and proud to support The Scottish Gamekeepers Association. We have a specialist dealer network in place to meet the strong demand for the Polaris range of ATVs and UTVs, from gamekeepers and estates across Scotland, and we’re very pleased to be able to provide the Polaris Sportsman 570 as a great ATV prize for this year’s raffle.”

The SGA was formed in 1997 and provides a strong voice for 5300 gamekeepers, stalkers, river and land ghillies, wildlife managers, rangers and country sports enthusiasts.

Tony Adams Wins Groundsman of the Year 2017

February 15, 2017/in Press Release/by Admin

Ipswich, Suffolk (February 13, 2017) Tony Adams of Claydon FC said he was shocked to be crowned the Suffolk FA Groundsman of the Year for 2017 sponsored by Ransomes Jacobsen.

The 72-year-old was voted the winner by the panel of judges who visited the grounds on Friday in the competition open to clubs in the county who play at Step 7 and below.

Runner-up was Bryan Symonds of Bacton United 89, last year’s winner who went on to win the national award, and third was Michael Brundish of Old Newton United.

Tony, who has been groundsman at Touchline SIL Division One leaders Claydon for the past 18 months, said: “I am shocked. It is a great honour for the club and everyone associated with it.

“I am totally amazed and it just proves that something you enjoy doing and work hard at is very fulfilling.”

Tony’s prize is £200 for Claydon to spend on groundscare equipment made possible by Ransomes Jacobsen’s annual sponsorship of the Suffolk FA.

Bacton United 89 and Old Newton United will receive £100 and £50 to spend on groundscare equipment respectively.

Ipswich-based Ransomes Jacobsen, one of the world’s largest suppliers of groundscare equipment, sponsored the competition for this first time this season, doubling the prize money on offer.

The judging panel comprised of Ben Connell, Head Groundsman at Ipswich Town FC; Michael Cornall, Senior Football Development Officer at Suffolk FA; Tim and Will Parker of Parkers Pitches; and Ella Boyden, PR & Communications Officer at Ransomes Jacobsen.

Ben Connell said: “It is great to see the dedication of volunteer groundsmen across the county, and for them to have their hard work recognised in this award.”

Michael Cornall said: “The standard of the pitches this year were fantastic. The groundsmen work incredibly hard on their pitches every week, and it is great to reward them with support on their groundscare equipment. Congratulations to Tony and Claydon.”

Will Parker said: “It is great to see the improvement of pitches in the area and Claydon, with the help of Tony, is a great example of this. He is a well-deserved winner.”

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