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The Institute of Groundsmanship is the only membership organisation representing the whole of the groundscare industry and all those involved in it.
The IOG has a proud history and can point to many successes over more than 70 years, with a strong membership base of over 8000 members, successful events in IOG SALTEX and IOG Scotsturf and award-wining magazine in ‘Groundsman’
Our Vision:
''To promote quality surfaces and quality services and establish the IOG as ‘the’ leading professional organisation for grounds management, recognised by the National Governing Bodies of Sport and the public, private and voluntary sectors for it’s industry knowledge and technical expertise'
To achieve this we work closely with the National Governing Bodies of Sport in the UK and Ireland to develop of sport in the UK and Ireland to develop training courses and to ensure that recognition of the profession and the need for quality standards at all levels is at the top of their agenda.
We deliver a range of local, regional and national events including seminars, conferences and awards programmes, in conjunction with leading representatives from all facets of the industry. We also run the two leading industry exhibitions – IOG SALTEX and IOG Scotsturf.
We work in partnership with colleges and awarding bodies to ensure there are adequate and appropriate educational opportunities for all sectors of the industry. We also in touch with a wide range of employment matters which enables us to provide employers and employees alike with up to date advice on all aspects of employment from Health and Safety issues to issues to recommended salaries and job descriptions.
Most importantly, we try to ensure that all of our products and services, including membership represent true value for money. As an organisation committed to supporting our industry we reinvest in, and subsidise, many of our activities in order to ensure access for all.
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