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As a dedicated grounds management professional working within a local authority, you face unique challenges and responsibilities every day. From maintaining community parks and public spaces to managing local sports facilities, your role is crucial in ensuring that these areas remain vibrant, safe, and functional for the communities you serve.

SALTEX 2025 is your gateway to discovering innovative solutions and gaining the latest insights tailored specifically for professionals in local authority grounds management. As Europe’s premier grounds management show, SALTEX is more than just an event; it’s a hub where expertise meets opportunity, offering you the tools and knowledge needed to excel in your role.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your operational efficiency, learn about new sustainable practices, or simply stay ahead of the curve, SALTEX provides a comprehensive platform designed to meet your needs.

 

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Join us for presentations and discussions on the latest trends and best practices in managing public grounds. Get practical insights from experts on overcoming challenges, including effective maintenance, sustainable practices, and securing funding for community sports facilities.

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  1. UEFA Pitch Quality support programs: A data driven approach
    Main Stage
    A review of the UEFA EURO 2024 Pitch Quality Support Program - the strategy, findings and learnings from stadia to training pitches
    Speakers
    Lee Guerriero
    Lee Guerriero, Stadium Operations and Pitch Expert - UEFA
  2. FIFA Football Turf Quality Programme
    Main Stage
    Through Labosport’s role as FIFA Research Institute, David works closely with FIFA to develop new standards and test methods for football infrastructure. This talk will provide an overview of FIFA’s approach to improving the quality of football turf surfaces and will highlight some of the latest developments in research and innovation.
    Speakers
    David James
    David James, Group CEO - Labosport International
  3. Soil Health Clinic
    Spotlight Stage
    Your chance to ask the experts!
    Chairperson
    Alex Vickers
    Alex Vickers, Turf Consultant - Grounds Management Association
    Speakers
    John Dempsey PhD BSc (Hons)
    John Dempsey PhD BSc (Hons), Plant Pathologist - Independent Turfgrass Research Ireland
    Deborah Cox
    Deborah Cox, Founder - Lagan Valley Scientific
    Andrew Turnbull
    Andrew Turnbull, BioAgronomist
  4. An introduction to grass seed and fertilizer
    Community Sport Stage
    Speakers
    Kelly-Marie Clack
    Kelly-Marie Clack, Agronomy & Technical Manager - Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS)
  5. Multi-sports turf management in a school environment
    Main Stage
    Head of grounds at Eton College, Repton School & Wesley College discuss multi-sport surface management - from sustainable solutions to effective team management principles
    Speakers
    Andrew Butler
    Andrew Butler, Head of Grounds & Gardens - Repton School
    Lee Marshallsay
    Lee Marshallsay, Grounds Manager - Eton College
    Sam Kingston
    Sam Kingston, Head Groundsperson - Wesley College
  6. How your energy and water management projects can hit 'net zero'
    Spotlight Stage
    This session looks at how environmental management systems can reduce operational costs, reduce the risk of prosecution, adapt to climate change, and enhance stakeholder engagement.
    Speakers
    Tony Hanson
    Tony Hanson, CIWFM, AMICE, PIEMA - Managing Director - Environmental Solutions International
    Howard Craft
    Howard Craft, Head of Golf - Longshot Golf Sites
  7. Essential planning for pitch improvement projects
    Community Sport Stage
    Big projects require a lot of planning, money and time. This session offers constructive advice to ensure your club gets the best possible outcome from your investment.
    Speakers
    Alex Vickers
    Alex Vickers, Turf Consultant - Grounds Management Association
  8. Effective aeration and decompaction
    Community Sport Stage
    Speakers
    Chris Hunter
    Chris Hunter, Regional Pitch Advisor (Football) - Grounds Management Association
    Phil Jeggo
    Phil Jeggo, Regional Pitch Advisor (Cricket) - Grounds Management Association
  9. Dealing with changing climate challenges at top international football venues
    Main Stage
    How climate change has led to adaptions in management procedures at top international stadia and training grounds.
    Speakers
    Dean Gilasbey
    Dean Gilasbey, Director of International Pitch Management - Natural Grass
    Phil Sharples
    Phil Sharples, Managing Director - Caspian Sport & Landscape
    Vicente Alpuente Mellado
    Vicente Alpuente Mellado, Director of Sports Facilities and Maintenance - Villarreal C.F
    Iker Orue Alda
    Iker Orue Alda, Grounds Manager - Real Sociedad
  10. How to provide a safe working environment - Are you compliant?
    Spotlight Stage
    This session offers an overview on how to assess the work place by looking for key areas often missed and provides practical guidance to assist with meeting compliance for staff, contractors and visitors.
    Speakers
    Paul Bannister
    Paul Bannister, Founder/Owner - Amenity Training & Consultancy
  11. How correct machine set can combat weather issues on turf
    Community Sport Stage
    Speakers
    Tom Stidder
    Tom Stidder - TCS Turfcare Equipment Consultant Services
  12. Sustainable Solutions – Wembley, Wimbledon & Edgbaston
    Main Stage
    Grounds managers at top sporting facilities share their tried and tested techniques to help reduce their carbon footprint.
    Speakers
    Gary Barwell
    Gary Barwell, Head of SportsTurf & Grounds - Edgbaston Cricket
    Neil Stubley
    Neil Stubley, Head of Courts & Horticulture - All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, the home of Wimbledon
    Karl Standley
    Karl Standley, Grounds Manager - Wembley Stadium
  13. Raising tennis surface standards – from grassroots to major international championship venues
    Main Stage
    This session will cover the expanding grass court season; the characteristics of a grass court; grass roots venues; preparing for Wimbledon and growing the grass court - by using hybrid surfaces, warm-season grasses and new technologies.
    Speakers
    Mark Ferguson
    Mark Ferguson, Agronomist - All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC)
  14. Understanding climate effects on turfgrass management
    Spotlight Stage
    A Q&A on what climate changes we are witnessing, how this affects turf management and what does the future look like.
    Speakers
    Jim N R Dale
    Jim N R Dale, Senior Meteorologist, Media Correspondent & Author - British Weather Services
    Mark Hunt
    Mark Hunt, Technical Specialist - Prodata Weather Systems
    David Roxburgh
    David Roxburgh, Head Groundsperson - Rangers F.C
  15. Understanding your PitchPower report
    Community Sport Stage
    Speakers
    Kelly-Marie Clack
    Kelly-Marie Clack, Agronomy & Technical Manager - Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS)
    Ian Somerville
    Ian Somerville, Regional Pitch Advisor (Rugby Union) - Grounds Management Association GMA
  16. Team Talk - how to keep your team members motivated
    Main Stage
    Business coach Jason Douglass asks grounds team managers to share their team motivation techniques and offers key coaching tips to encourage further engagement.
    Chairperson
    Jason Douglass
    Jason Douglass, Founder - Coaching Works
    Speakers
    Lee Marshallsay
    Lee Marshallsay, Grounds Manager - Eton College
    Callum Allsop
    Callum Allsop, Deputy Head of Grounds - Leicester City F.C
  17. Amenity management through sustainable weed, pest and disease control
    Spotlight Stage
    Speakers
    Peter Corbett
    Peter Corbett, Environmental Scientist - Peter Corbett Consulting
    Sean Faulkner
    Sean Faulkner, Sales Director - Kersten UK
  18. How to attract and manage club volunteers
    Community Sport Stage
    Speakers
    Chris Hunter
    Chris Hunter, Regional Pitch Advisor (Football) - Grounds Management Association
    Alan Drewer
    Alan Drewer, Volunteer Groundsman - Bishopthorpe White Rose FC
    Nasa Hussain
    Nasa Hussain, Facilities Manager & Head Groundsman - Yorkshire CCC
  19. Managing up with effective communication
    Main Stage
    Head groundspersonnel from top sports facilities share proven examples of best practice in communication techniques for best results
    Chairperson
    Frank Newberry
    Frank Newberry, Managing Consultant - Frank Newberry Training Solutions
    Speakers
    Vic Demain
    Vic Demain, Head Groundsman - Durham County Cricket Club
    Simon Gibson
    Simon Gibson, Head of Grounds - Leicester City F.C
    Will Brierley
    Will Brierley, Senior Groundsperson - All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC)
  20. Principles & practices of sustainable amenity management
    Spotlight Stage
    For those engaged in amenity and sports turf management, it is important to both demonstrate and implement sustainable practices. This session will briefly review the policy drivers, the key elements to be considered and, importantly, how to develop an integrated approach to management and operational practice. It will also highlight examples of simple steps that can be taken in a number of amenity and sports surface situations as examples.
    Speakers
    John Moverley OBE
    John Moverley OBE, Owner & Senior Consultant - JMM Solutions Consultancy
  21. Enhancing turfgrass defences to reduce abiotic and biotic damage
    Spotlight Stage
    Dr John Dempsey shares finding from his recent research studies.
    Speakers
    John Dempsey PhD BSc (Hons)
    John Dempsey PhD BSc (Hons), Plant Pathologist - Independent Turfgrass Research Ireland
  22. The benefits of Biofilms in sustainable turf management
    Spotlight Stage
    This session explains how Biofilm technology can enhance turf management through growth promotion and reduced chemical use, by emphasizing microbial nutrient recycling and improving turf quality and soil health.
    Speakers
    Minshad Ansari
    Minshad Ansari, Founder & CEO - Bionema Group Ltd

 

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SALTEX 2025 SHOW FEATURES

LEARNING LIVE
At Learning LIVE 2024, you'll have the chance to hear from top industry thought leaders as they tackle key issues in grounds management. The event features sessions across three stages - Spotlight, Main, and Community Sport - Covering topics like turf management, leadership, sustainable practices, and grant opportunities. These free sessions provide valuable insights and knowledge, making it a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the industry. Plus, you can earn CPD points by participating in these sessions.
THE CLUBHOUSE
At the SALTEX 2024 Clubhouse, you'll have the perfect spot to connect and collaborate with thousands of industry peers right in the heart of the show floor. Whether you're catching up with colleagues, enjoying a drink at the on-site bar, or holding an informal meeting in the private Trophy Room, the Clubhouse is designed for networking and relaxation. It’s your go-to space to relax, refresh, and reconnect during the event.
COMMUNITY SPORT ZONE
The expanded Community Sport Zone showcases grass pitch maintenance machinery ideal for grassroots football, rugby union, and rugby league clubs. With its own stage and expert-recommended equipment, it's a must-visit for community sports volunteers. Join the Community Sport Tour for guided insights into specialiSed tools that can elevate your sports facilities.
GMA HUB
At the GMA Hub, you can connect with GMA staff, explore membership benefits, and enhance your skills through their Technical and Learning team. Get personalised career advice from Frank Newberry at the Careers Clinic and guidance on surface maintenance from the Pitch Advisory Service. Plus, young professionals can learn about joining the GMA’s NextGen initiative to inspire future grounds people.
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