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The WorkshopThis practical, hands-on session is designed specifically for community-level operatives who want to build confidence and competence when working with basic rotary and cylinder mowers, and attaching implements to compact tractors.
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Spotlight StageThe Premier League and STRI Group will discuss this world-class, safe playing surfaces benchmark – by highlighting best practice in pitch construction, drainage, irrigation, winter management, and the …
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Clubhouse
Join the Football Foundation and PAS team.
Each meet-up gives attendees the chance to connect with GMA Pitch Advisors, network with peers, and enjoy a bespoke tour of exhibitors showcasing equipment and solutions tailored specifically for community and grassroots clubs.
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Main StageHow Everton FC's grounds team, consultants, pitch contractors and stadium operations worked together to design and deliver the newly-built stadium's playing surface for test events and start-of-season …
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Community Sport StageAn inspiring account of how the Welshpool community came together to create a successful sports hub, from farmland, with valuable assistance from the Cymru Football Foundation, the Football Associatio …
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The WorkshopThis session is designed for professional turf managers and experienced grounds staff who want to refine their mower setup and improve definition, extend sharpening intervals, and cut all grass types.
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Spotlight StageLooking at the differences between hybrid stitched, lay and play and fibresand pitches - to help you decide on which type is best for your club
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Community Sport StageAn introduction to sports pitch design and Sport EnA presentation and live demonstrations that showcase how and why pitches are specifically designed - as set out in the new Sport England Design Guidance. Practical tests include: Water through coarse soil; water through coarse over fine soil; water through fine over coarse soil; capillary rise up through coarse, medium and fine soils; the effect a surfactant (wetting agent) has on hydrophobic soil; hydraulic draw from changes in soil depth; matric tension in soil; and compaction.gland’s latest natural turf guidance’
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Clubhouse
Join the RFU and RFL.
Each meet-up gives attendees the chance to connect with GMA Pitch Advisors, network with peers, and enjoy a bespoke tour of exhibitors showcasing equipment and solutions tailored specifically for community and grassroots clubs.
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Main StageThis session finds out how the inclusive grounds teams of men and women worked together to ensure the tournament's success - at rugby and football venues across the UK.
12:00
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Main StageJames Haskell to deliver an engaging and motivational session drawing on his experiences as a professional rugby player, media personality, and entrepreneur. The talk will explore the mindset required to perform at the highest level, how to build resilience, and how to transfer elite performance principles into everyday professional environments, interspersed with some anecdotes/stories about his days as a professional rugby player. Any nod to the hard work of grounds teams to produce pitches and how this improves player performance will go down well with the audience.
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Community Sport StageThis session will inform you on why it is important to apply fertilisers to your pitches, the best type of fertiliser to use and what the numbers on the bag mean. The session will also help you to und …
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Spotlight StageHow to make a board-room pitch for your team, and communicate with stakeholders at every level within your club
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The WorkshopThis hands-on session focuses on getting the best from your sprayer equipment, whether you’re treating turf for weeds, pests, or feeding.
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Community Sport StageAn introduction to the different learning pathways in grounds management and how a hobby could turn into a life-long learning experience
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ClubhouseEach meet-up gives attendees the chance to connect with GMA Pitch Advisors, network with peers, and enjoy a bespoke tour of exhibitors showcasing equipment and solutions tailored specifically for community and grassroots clubs.
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Main StageThis session will cover innovative strategies, challenges and research highlights (from Tennessee and Michigan State Universities) related to FIFA 2026 pitch preparation in the US, Canada & Mexico. Pl …
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Spotlight StageHear from current & past members as they discuss the importance of bringing young talent into the sector, the changes they want to see and why they got involved.
14:00
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The WorkshopThis session is designed for professional turf managers and experienced grounds staff who want to refine their sprayer setup and maximise the effectiveness of every application.
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Main StageA special one-to-one interview on the challenges of course preparation for the world-famous Open tournament and how these have changed since the course last hosted the event in 2019
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Spotlight StageAn update on the prevention and eradication of Grey Leaf Spot from a molecular biology standpoint. The panel will discuss how they test for GLS, what the data means etc, and what actions have been taken by those clubs affected.
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Community Sport StageFinancial planning is key to pitch development and long-term maintenance goals. This session helps you to use funding wisely and to implement a workable budget
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ClubhouseJoin the dedicated NextGen Meet-Up and Q&A in the reimagined SALTEX Clubhouse. The informal session is the perfect chance to network with peers and be part of their growing NextGen community.
15:00
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Main StageWith topics including: irrigation innovation; weather-driven decision-making; regulatory insight; alternative water sources; and preparing for the future – this session offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading consultants and gain practical tools and ideas to future-proof your water strategySpeakers
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Spotlight StageThe pressure is on for all involved in the amenity, grounds and sports turf sector to implement and demonstrate sustainable practice in all operations and activities. This session will summarise the main drivers and requirements, define what is meant by sustainable practice and give guidance on how to assess how you are doing currently and how to further develop good practice
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ClubhouseThe British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA) are pleased to be bringing their Connect event to SALTEX with a dedicated session hosted at The Clubhouse at 3pm on Wednesday 12th November. If you’re a BAGMA member, Industry Supporter or are thinking about joining BAGMA please come and say hello to us and a range of our Service Providers – the ideal place to unwind, enjoy a drink and network with likeminded professionals on a whole host of industry topics.
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ClubhouseRelax, network and power up your connections as James brings Café Mambo-inspired vibes to the Clubhouse Bar.
10:00
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The WorkshopThis practical, hands-on session is designed specifically for community-level operatives who want to build confidence and competence when working with basic rotary and cylinder mowers, and attaching implements to compact tractors.
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Main StageAn update on the Football Foundation's multi-sport facility funding
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Spotlight StageBest practice sustainable grounds management for multi-sport surfaces at schools and universities.
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Community Sport StageThis session will show examples of good and bad use of PitchPower, for example why the Pitch Advisory team ask the user to upload a photo of their grass cover - what they do with it, and why does it matter?
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Clubhouse
Join the Football Foundation and PAS team.
Each meet-up gives attendees the chance to connect with GMA Pitch Advisors, network with peers, and enjoy a bespoke tour of exhibitors showcasing equipment and solutions tailored specifically for community and grassroots clubs.
11:00
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The WorkshopThis session is designed for professional turf managers and experienced grounds staff who want to refine their mower setup and improve definition, extend sharpening intervals, and cut all grass types.
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Main StageThis session offers insights from some of UEFA’s biggest events, including the Champions League and the Women’s EURO's 2025
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Community Sport StageThe Football Foundation, the ECB, the RFU and the RFL give an update on how to gain funding to help improve your community sports facility
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Spotlight StageSport England explains the legal aspects in protecting playing fields - and the 12 'planning for sport' principles to ensure enhanced community sports provision.
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Main StageOur climate is changing and how we manage sport and physical activity needs to change too! This session will explore the climate changes we can expect and how these will challenge our thinking about whether the sector is ready to embrace change in order to maintain and increase participation at sports venues – no matter what the weather.
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Community Sport StageEquipment's theft is becoming a major issue at community sports clubs around the country, This session offers some helpful advice around tighter security to prevent this happening to you
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Clubhouse
Join the RFU and RFL.
Each meet-up gives attendees the chance to connect with GMA Pitch Advisors, network with peers, and enjoy a bespoke tour of exhibitors showcasing equipment and solutions tailored specifically for community and grassroots clubs.
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Spotlight StageAn open and candid conversation on inclusion and representation, exploring how the sector can continue to evolve.
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The WorkshopThis hands-on session focuses on getting the best from your sprayer equipment, whether you're treating turf for weeds, pests, or feeding.
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Main StageThe changing climate isn’t kind to gardeners. As soon as you’ve mastered one weather extreme, along comes another. So how will we keep our parks, horticultural areas and green spaces flourishing in this changing world. And how do we do our part by doing it sustainably?
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Spotlight StageA guide to effective management of weeds on hard and soft amenity surfaces.Speakers
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Community Sport StageA presentation and live demonstrations that showcase how and why pitches are specifically designed - as set out in the new Sport England Design Guidance. Practical tests include: Water through coarse soil; water through coarse over fine soil; water through fine over coarse soil; capillary rise up through coarse, medium and fine soils; the effect a surfactant (wetting agent) has on hydrophobic soil; hydraulic draw from changes in soil depth; matric tension in soil; and compaction.
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ClubhouseJoin the dedicated NextGen Meet-Up and Q&A in the reimagined SALTEX Clubhouse. The informal session is the perfect chance to network with peers and be part of their growing NextGen community.
14:00
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The WorkshopThis session is designed for professional turf managers and experienced grounds staff who want to refine their sprayer setup and maximise the effectiveness of every application.
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Community Sport StageHelpful advice on how to choose, instruct and work together with your pitch contractor to ensure a successful outcome
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ClubhouseEach meet-up gives attendees the chance to connect with GMA Pitch Advisors, network with peers, and enjoy a bespoke tour of exhibitors showcasing equipment and solutions tailored specifically for community and grassroots clubs.
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Spotlight StageThis session will discuss the pressures of elite-level pitch testing, how data-informed decisions can refine maintenance strategies and the challenges involved in overseeing the maintenance and performance of a top-tier stadium and its associated training facilities.
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ClubhouseRelax, network and power up your connections with our Happy Hour offer - buy one get one free!
