Grass Pitch Improvement Workshops 24/25

Grass Pitch Improvement Workshops 24/25

We’ve teamed up with the Ground Management Association to offer a range of free support events

We’ve teamed up with the Ground Management Association (GMA) and other County FAs to offer a range of free support events and drop ins across the 2024/25 season.

These opportunities are designed for both sites that are already on the Grass Pitch Maintenance Funding scheme, and also clubs and organisations not receiving this fund but are looking to improve their pitches and site maintenance through expert advice and funding.

2024/25 Workshops

Machinery & Grass Pitch Funding

Date: Thursday 5th September 2024
Location: Phoenix Sports & Social Club, Pavilion Lane, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5PA
Duration: 2.5hr – 18:00 – 20:30

This will be delivered alongside CFA staff, the GMA, and industry experts. The objective of this workshop is to promote the machinery and products that are available to clubs.

  • Find out the latest on grass pitch grant funding, see live machinery demonstrations, and find out the latest product knowledge from a range of experts.
  • Live Machinery demonstrations including robotic mowers and markers.
  • Grant funding information and advice on grass pitch works.

In-season maintenance 

Date: Thursday 24th October 2024
Location: Online
Duration: 1.5hrs (including a Q&A) - 18:30 -20:00

This will be delivered by the GMA with CFA staff in attendance. The objective of this workshop is to prevent cancellations of games and maintain good pitches throughout the season.

  • Proactive measures to prevent cancellations.
  • Improving your pitches playing conditions.
  • Post match procedures and after care.
  • On-going pitch maintenance essentials.

Managing Grass Pitches in the Current Climate

Date: Thursday 30th January 2025
Location: Online
Duration: 1.5hrs (including a Q&A) - 18:30 -20:00

This will be delivered by the GMA with CFA staff in attendance. The objective of this workshop is to highlight the importance of how to manage pitches in the current climate.

  • The importance of in-season maintenance.
  • Highlighting the importance of grass pitch renovations.
  • Proactive measures to prevent cancellations.
  • Improving the pitches playing conditions in the current climate.
  • Post match procedures and after care.
  • On-going pitch maintenance essentials.

End of season renovations

Date: Thursday 27th March 2025
Location: Online
Duration: 1.5hrs (including a Q&A) - 18:30 -20:00

This will be delivered by the GMA with CFA staff in attendance. The objective of this workshop is to provide guidance and advise on end of season renovations.

  • Planning a spring renovation and recovery programme.
  • How to manage your budget to get the best recovery.
  • What is involved in turf grass renovations.
  • The benefits of turf grass renovations.
  • Restoring the playing surfaces and the opportunity to improve the site.
  • On-going pitch maintenance essentials.

How to book your place

To book your free place on any of the above workshops, please complete the short sign up form in the link below

Register for free here

For more information, please contact Leon Dearns at Leon.Dearns@SheffieldFA.com or 07704 170925