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Synthetics
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The Institute
of Groundsmanship has developed this one day course to ensure that those
responsible for synthetic surfaces understand the care and maintenance
requirements of the surface and to aid in the provision of a better and
safer surface for all non-turf games.
The aim of this course is to explain how the surfaces are constructed
and demonstrate the various methods of maintenance for artificial and
synthetic surfaces. Synthetic surfaces are
now available to all sports and therefore the course is suitable for groundsmen
from all sporting disciplines.
The main surfaces covered during the course will be sand-based, water-
based and rubber filled carpets. However, all other types of surfaces
will be included.
For further details on prices, venues and dates please click onto ‘Course Venues and Dates’ on the left-hand menu options.
Synthetic Surfaces
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- Background to synthetic pitches
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- Types of construction and materials
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- Information required prior to construction and
on handover off Facility
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- Annual maintenance programme
- Minimum maintenance per type of
surface |
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- Inspection of surfaces and most common
problems
- Common areas of heavy wear and tear
- Conditions that affect the quality
of the playing surface |
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- Inspection of facility and risk assessment (surface,
equipment, surrounds)
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- Regular maintenance regimes
- In house / contractor
- Types of machinery and equipment
- Drag Brushing/Matting
- Granular top-up
- Line markings
- Presentation aspects |
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- Pest, weed and disease control
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- Environmental concerns (latest water and pesticide regulations)
and pollution
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- Problems from surface surrounds
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- Specific Health and Safety requirements for synthetic surfaces
and relevant sports equipment (e.g. portable goal posts)
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