POWER UP YOUR COMMUNITY GROUNDS

Community and grassroots sports are the heart of local engagement, promoting health, teamwork, and connection for people of all ages.

At SALTEX, we recognise the vital role you play in managing these facilities. Your dedication is essential to keeping playing fields and sports venues vibrant, accessible, and ready to inspire the next generation of athletes.

That’s why SALTEX is committed to providing you with the latest tools, equipment, and strategies designed specifically to support your important work and help grassroots sports thrive.

Join us to discover how we can help you enhance your grounds and strengthen your community sports offering.

Grassroots pitch

COMMUNITY SPORT SESSIONS + MEET-UPS

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10:00
  1. The Workshop
    45 mins
    This 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. 
  2. Clubhouse
    45 mins

    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
  1. Community Sport Stage
    45 mins
    An 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’
  2. Clubhouse
    45 mins

    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.

13:00
  1. The Workshop
    45 mins
    This hands-on session focuses on getting the best from your sprayer equipment, whether you’re treating turf for weeds, pests, or feeding.
  2. Community Sport Stage
    45 mins
    An introduction to the different learning pathways in grounds management and how a hobby could turn into a life-long learning experience
  3. Clubhouse
    45 mins
    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.
14:00
  1. Community Sport Stage
    45 mins
    Financial 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
15:00
  1. Clubhouse
    60 mins
    Relax, network and power up your connections as James brings Café Mambo-inspired vibes to the Clubhouse Bar.
10:00
  1. The Workshop
    45 mins
    This 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. 
  2. Community Sport Stage
    45 mins
    This 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?
  3. Clubhouse
    45 mins

    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.

12:00
  1. Community Sport Stage
    45 mins
    Equipment'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
  2. Clubhouse
    45 mins

    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.

13:00
  1. The Workshop
    45 mins
    This hands-on session focuses on getting the best from your sprayer equipment, whether you're treating turf for weeds, pests, or feeding.
  2. Community Sport Stage
    45 mins
    A 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.
14:00
  1. Community Sport Stage
    45 mins
    Helpful advice on how to choose, instruct and work together with your pitch contractor to ensure a successful outcome
  2. Clubhouse
    45 mins
    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.
15:00
  1. Clubhouse
    60 mins
    Relax, network and power up your connections with our Happy Hour offer - buy one get one free!

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Please note: this represents only part of the grassroots/community sport audience registered for SALTEX.


 

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POWER UP YOUR NETWORK

Whether you're just starting out, still studying, or have years of experience under your belt, this is your chance to connect with fellow grounds people, industry experts, and the team behind the Grounds Management Association – the people championing the sector every day.

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