The Institute of Groundsmanship is delighted to host the third Conference and Awards at the Reebok Stadium Bolton, home of Bolton Wanderers FC, on the 1st December 2011. Following the previous two highly successful events, it’s a not to be missed opportunity for open space management professionals who want to update their knowledge by learning from leading experts from the UK and the US and to network with hundreds of industry colleagues. The conference will feature the following programme:
8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Coffee
9:00 – 9:05 Welcome – Mark Saggers
9:05 – 9:25 Keynote Address– Ian Savage Product Research and Development Manager at Gilbert Rugby suppliers of balls for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
9:25 – 9:55 SW 19 and the Olympics “The Fifth Grand Slam”-Eddie Seaward and Neil Stubley
9:55 – 10:25 Turf ‘n’ omics- “Prospects, Pay, Reward”- Steve Pheasant (PBi Consulting)
10:25 – 10:40 Coffee break
10:40 – 11:10 Wembley’s Playing Surfaces Experiences – Greg Gillian
11:10 – 11:40 Preparation of pitches for international tournaments - Richard Hayden of The STRI
11:40 – 12:10 A Year in the life of the Volunteer of the year award winner- Andy Spetch
12:10 – 13:10 Lunch
13:10 – 13:40 STMA- Across the pond view “how to win the superbowl” Green Bay Packers - Allen Johnson, CSFM
13:40 – 14:10 Independent Colleges “Going back to School” Dave Roberts Head Groundsman, Charterhouse School
14:10 – 14:40 “Four Seasons Rugby League” – David Gent, Director of Participation and Strategic Partnerships, RFL
14:40 – 14:50 Round up & Conference Close – Geoff Webb
14:50 – 16:50 “Study tour with Richard Norton, Grounds Manager, David Paveley, Operations Manager and his Grounds Staff - A day in the life leading up to a premier league fixture”
16:50 Buses depart for Holiday Inn Bolton
The IOG Awards will follow at the Reebok Stadium and will start at 7pm with reception and drinks. You can book your place for the events by downloading the application form from our website www.iogawards.com and returning it to the IOG office or, if you have any questions, please call us on 01908 312 511.
