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Overview table: Groundsmanship

Aim:

To provide safe surfaces which help to develop the sport and the players.

Understanding:

A groundsman will develop knowledge of: –

• Soil

• Plant

• Chemistry

• Water Management

• Equipment Management

• Man Management

• Financial Management

• Planning

• Heath and Safety.

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Methods:

• The general requirements of play for pitches

• Assess present surface conditions

• All maintenance operations in the correct sequence

• Difference between materials and products available

• How to carry out surface preparation and repairs

• How to provide circumstances of possible litigation.

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 Timing:

• All though the year

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Effects of incorrect procedure:

• Unsafe surfaces

• Poor standard of pitch/s for the level of sport.

• Loss of play due to poor surface conditions.

• Loss of revenue

Equipment:

• As required for the technical inputs

Practice Tips:

• Assess the surface

• Complete relevant training

• Take advice from experienced groundsmen

• Keep up to date