Last year's event was very informative, I'm looking forward to the day.
Hampshire FA's partners including Fleet Line Markers, MH Goals, Fisher Lane Groundcare, Technical Surfaces, Rod Gaskin Ltd, MW Turfcare, New Milton Sand & Ballast, Sports Labs and The GMA are joining forces once again to host a FREE Grounds & Maintenance Forum, designed with grassroots members in mind.
Date: Wednesday 19th of March 2025
Times: 9am – 3:30pm
Venue: King George V Football Complex, Northern Road, Cosham, PO6 3FZ. Free parking onsite.
Cost: FREE and open to all local authorities/clubs/leagues/schools/colleges/universities and county FA members.
Refreshments are available to purchase from the café on the day.
The forum, currently in its 3rd year, will be held for the very first time at Hampshire FA’s King George V Football Complex in Cosham. This grassroots forum has been designed for all those unsung heroes who maintain the pitches, week in and week out, from line marking pitches, putting up the nets for matches, to brushing the pitches, ensuring supplies are stocked for the ground and everything else in between.
The day will consist of a series of indoor presentations and outdoor demonstrations, delivered by Hampshire FA representatives, Hampshire FA’s partners and industry experts. The event allows for free-flow and structured options, allowing members to meet industry experts and engage in 1-2-1 discussions at each station throughout the day. Additionally, this year, we are also offering the opportunity for members to attend a morning and/or afternoon session only with the full schedule released earlier to allow members to decide.
Joining us at the event in March 2025, we welcome back returning guest speaker Neil Stephenson (Grounds Manager at Portsmouth FC) and additionally, Graeme Mills (Head of Grounds at Southampton FC), offering a joint discussion complete with Q&A for members in attendance.
Schedule
9am – Arrival and check in at King George V Football Complex (registration)
9:20am – Welcome & Introductions (Sacha & Pete)
9:30am Guest Speakers: Neil Stephenson (Grounds Manager at Portsmouth FC) & Graeme Mills (Head of Grounds at Southampton FC)
10:00am – Alex Vickers (Soil Scientist) - Soil Science Clinic looking at fertiliser use and soil management.
10:30am – Technical Surfaces - demo
10:50am – Sports Labs - demo
11:10am – MH Goals – demo
11:30am – MW Turfcare - demo
12pm – Networking & Break
12:20pm – Sacha Nicholas - Hampshire FA facility presentation & activity
12:40pm - New Milton Sand & Ballast – presentation
1pm - The GMA: Ashley Hendrickx-Nutley – outdoor demo
1:20pm - Rod Gaskin Ltd - demo
1:40pm - Fisher Lane Ground Care - demo
2pm – Fleet Line Markers - demo
2:20pm – TBC
2:40pm – TBC
3:30pm - Networking & Event Ends
Venue entry
The site requires a QR code to access the 3G pitches. If you haven’t yet registered for the site, please click on this link. and follow the instructions on the validation email you will receive.
Register for your free tickets today on here or register below: