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The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
In August this year, Daryl Davidson of IGFH volunteered his time to provide an educational, hands-on turf-keeping session for a small group of young people at the Reiby Youth Justice Centre in South Western Sydney. The centre offers a range of health, educational, and spiritual services to young people, including training in job and living …
After a fantastic experience exhibiting at GroundsFest 2024, we’re back in the office, grateful for the warm hospitality of Chris Bassett, Chris Bennett, and their team for organising such a well-run event. GroundsFest has cemented its reputation as the premier annual, free event for grounds staff, greenkeepers, landscapers, designers, architects, gardeners, local authorities, estate managers, …
Loughborough University recently played host to the Synthetic Surfaces Seminar, organised by Syn-Pro by SISIS, part of the Howardson Group. The event brought together over 60 delegates eager to enhance their understanding of synthetic sports surfaces, covering a comprehensive agenda from environmental impacts to maintenance practices. https://youtu.be/DTtPSQdg74k The day kicked off with registration and networking, …
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Is your club seeking to employ staff? Join Turf Passport, a unique program designed to connect clubs and organizations with skilled professionals in sports turf management. Turf Passport offers your club access to our global network of skilled individuals ready to bring their knowledge and skills to your sports facilities. Whether your club is looking …
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Enhancing Performance and Sustainability On Tuesday 23rd July 2024, over 50+ attended the Synthetic Surfaces Seminar at Loughborough University, organised and hosted by Syn-Pro by SISIS from the Howardson Group. International Greenkeepers were also present with their stand, alongside Fleet Line Markers in the outdoor area. Other companies present included Musco Lighting, Harrod Sports, Labosport, …
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Event Details: Date & Time: Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: Corhampton Golf Club, Shepherds Farm Lane, Southampton – SO32 3GZ We have been privileged to be associate members of BIGGA for several years. With a robust membership of over 5,500 individuals across the UK, Europe, and beyond, BIGGA stands …
Brad of IGFH attended the Lackham Tradeshow and Careers Fair, held at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Lackham campus on June 17, 2024, which aims to “bring employers and students together to showcase the wide range of careers available in the local area”. We interviewed many of the exhibitors at the show, asking them what …
Sustainability is currently at the forefront for most companies, and rightly so. Without sustainable practices, processes will simply end at the first bottleneck. By definition, sustainability means the ability to maintain or support a process over time. My favorite definition is, “to meet the needs of today without compromising the needs of tomorrow,” a powerful …
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Solid tine aeration is used to improve soil structure, reduce compaction, release nutrients, allows water to penetrate the surface and enhance overall turf health. Unlike hollow tine aeration, which removes soil cores, solid tine aeration simply punctures the soil with solid metal spikes or tines. This method creates channels that allow for better air, water, …
Turf surface grooming is a maintenance practice to improve the appearance, playability, and health of sports surfaces like golf courses, playing fields, and tennis courts. It involves using specialised equipment to break up debris and worm casts, remove dew, and fix minor surface irregularities. SISIS Flexibrush folded How Often is Surface Grooming Necessary? The ideal …