The Institute of Groundsmanship is a 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 75 years, with a strong membership base, successful events in IOG SALTEX and IOG Scotsturf and award-winning monthly magazines.
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 to develop sport and sporting surfaces 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 two of the 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 are 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 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.
Further information
For further information select from the membership links on the left, where you can join online today and gain instant access to the benefits. If you don't find what you're looking for, or need more information, then please contact Membership Services on 01908 312511 or by email, membership@iog.org
