Pitch selection / Falmer

[alofbrighton]

There's a good three page feature in 'the Groundsman' magazine by Steve Winterburn, Head of Groundscare on the choice of growing mediums/seed choice for the new stadium at Falmer. Not sure it's that easy to get hold of, I get a copy as I'm a member of the IOG (Institute of Groundsmen) but if you go to Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) | IOG Home you might be able to order a copy...it's the December issue you are after, only just reached my desk I think due to the weather.

 

[Billy the Fish]

I'd love to read that, can you scan it and post on here?

 

[alofbrighton]

I'd love to read that, can you scan it and post on here?

I'll scan it later today and try and get it on here or to you somehow!

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

copyright ?

 

[Marc]

yeah read that yesterday, good read, going with Fiberplastic (sp?) instead of a Desso pitch. My eyes will be GLUED to the Webcam in the coming months!

 

[Billy the Fish]

I'll scan it later today and try and get it on here or to you somehow!

Nice one, that's good work if you can make it happen

 

[Kendo3]

Heres a question for you groundsman, why do they allways mow the pitch straight after the game? Seen it loads of times on SKY when they are interviewing after the game. Not seen it at Withdean as always left the ground by then. Saw it at Chelsea once when given a corporate ticket.

 

[StanmoreSeagull]

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[alofbrighton]

Nice one, that's good work if you can make it happen

Billy pm me your address and I'll send you a copy, earlier thread right about copyright.

 

[Marc]

Heres a question for you groundsman, why do they allways mow the pitch straight after the game? Seen it loads of times on SKY when they are interviewing after the game. Not seen it at Withdean as always left the ground by then. Saw it at Chelsea once when given a corporate ticket.

mowing after matches removes a lot of the grass debris thats been kicked up during the course of the game, helps to Clean the surface if you will.

EDIT: i've just been 0WNED below

 

[alofbrighton]

Heres a question for you groundsman, why do they allways mow the pitch straight after the game? Seen it loads of times on SKY when they are interviewing after the game. Not seen it at Withdean as always left the ground by then. Saw it at Chelsea once when given a corporate ticket.

This is to stand the grass back up to increase the airflow and light penetration to the rhizome/stolon area where new shoots are formed. Light and air penetration is basically needed for good health as it prevents certain types of turf diseases. Being in a stadium environment can inhibit light and air flow because of the enclosed nature so it's good practise to stand the grass back up asap once it's been squashed down.

 

[alofbrighton]

mowing after matches removes a lot of the grass debris thats been kicked up during the course of the game, helps to Clean the surface if you will.

EDIT: i've just been 0WNED below

It does of course also pick all the rubbish up!

 

[Marc]

It does of course also pick all the rubbish up!

I remember reading what you wrote in Pitchcare once so I should've remembered it at least!

 

[Billy the Fish]

Billy pm me your address and I'll send you a copy, earlier thread right about copyright.

Thank's alot for the offer but it's probably not worth that amout of effort. I've had a good look at their website and videos and am pretty satisfied with that

 

[FalmerforAll!**]

I did my work experience with Steve and the groundstaff team, all of them are absolutely top blokes.