Do we get the best from our public sports grounds? Angus Lindsay asks if managing our local pitches differently could yield greater use and income. In my opinion it should encompass all aspects of the green spaces we live and work in – parks, housing, open spaces and sports facilities. This last area is of particular interest as [...]
Campey Turf Care Systems has supplied three machines to Mel Pooley, who is spearheading a pilot scheme for Sport England to improve natural turf surfaces at grassroots level. First were the Imants ShockWave and a Dakota Spreader, with a Vredo Overseeder DZ the latest machine to be purchased to expand the works offered. The venture [...]
FREE ENTRY to any member of Greens staff or Greens Chairman holding a CONGU Handicap. A Professional will be allocated to play alongside you following the closing date of the event. If you would like to play with a specific Professional please state so when placing your booking. All Professionals wishing to enter the event must [...]
Your Invitation - Register today. The Edgbaston Priory grounds team are hosting ‘Turf Tactics’ a Free day organised by Pitchcare and leading industry companies focused on the management of clay based surfaces. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Attendees will learn from the Edgbaston Priory grounds team and industry experts on how to get the best [...]
...The wrong type of grass invaded the courts in the Nineties — Poa annua is a coarse grass that causes lumps, bumps and brown patches. Nowadays it is largely removed by a special machine, the Koro Field Top Maker, that also shaves and planes the grass. It’s a little pricey for your average suburban [...]
The UK & Ireland Grassroots Pitch Renovation tour came to a close in Dublin at the end of May, as 875 groundsmen, club and council officials attended 13 events in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The tour, which was supported by sponsors Pitchcare, New Holland, Limagrain, ICL, SISIS, Dennis and ALS [...]
The Imants RotoKnife from Campey Turf Care Systems is proving an effective weapon in the fight against Chafer Grubs. 2014 proved an excellent year for the Chafer grub and consequently a particularly bad year for the turf professional responsible for managing the grass. Peter Wisbey is an independent greenkeeping Consultant with over 48 years of [...]
As well as using the Imants ShockWave – provided by Campey Turf Care Systems – on their own site, Sandbach Rugby Club plan to hire the machine out with an operator to generate extra-income, allowing the machine to pay for itself. This approach is being adopted by an increasing number of grassroots clubs who have [...]
Campey Turf Care Systems has supplied an Imants Shockwave to Freddie Brickland, head groundsman at Cheshire County Sports Club, who was recently named as The FA Groundsman of the Year for 2016. The accolade is even more impressive when taking into consideration the fact that the site of six football pitches, one rugby pitch, two [...]
Quick and precise seeding is essential at Stone Dominoes Football Club with the vast Staffordshire site in constant use, and Campey Turf Care Systems has provided a Vredo DZ 214 Compact Seeder to help them meet their aims. 34 teams have played on the ten pitch site this season meaning in excess of 1000 matches, [...]
