SPORTS & PLAY
SAGE 2021 , said : ‘ Sustainability is such a big thing for the industry and we ’ re constantly looking at how we can improve .’
Ian has become a well-renowned figure in the industry having been involved in turf care since the early 1980s , working in a variety of roles from amenity horticulture , sports turf management through to training .
‘ We ’ re seeing much more use of electric power for machines , more efficiency in the use of pesticides , as well as things like GPS systems for sprayers on golf courses becoming more popular ,’ he added . ‘ While much of the environmental focus has been on the likes of the automotive industry , it ’ s essential that the rest of us follow suit .’
Developing user knowledge and competence The Sports & Grounds Expo in partnership with Mow-Sure will be hosting a range of taster courses with the aim of allowing guests to develop their knowledge and competence at all levels .
Sprayer maintenance is a particularly topical issue within the industry at the moment as organisations get to grips with the National Sprayer Testing Scheme . The NSTS is a mandatory scheme which spraying equipment must adhere to , involving regular tests reminiscent of getting an MOT on your vehicle .
Sprayer Maintenance This course will take visitors through a process to carry out standard annual servicing of a sprayer while adhering to current legislation . Guests will also learn how to troubleshoot sprayer issues and tips to prevent / correct faults .
Guests will be able to familiarise themselves with current legislation surrounding the National Sprayer Testing Scheme in the amenity sector . The course is tailor-made for people responsible for the application of pesticides and associated equipment , add to existing knowledge of how to troubleshoot pesticide application machine issues . In addition , visitors will gain knowledge in preventative maintenance of sprayers and fixing issues with machines .
Cylinder Unit setup and aftercut appearance troubleshooting This course will allow guests to learn how to achieve the best quality of cut from a cylinder mower . It will cover safe practice and the best ways to set up units to reduce negative impacts on after-cut appearance and the environment . This course is tailor-made for people responsible for operating / maintaining turf care equipment . Guests will : gain knowledge in setting machinery to achieve optimum quality of cut ; understand troubleshooting process to identify quality of cut issues ; identify key machinery set up options to rectify quality of cut issues ; as well as identify key machinery setup options to rectify quality of cut issues .
Pre-start checks including basic machinery maintenance This course will revolve around the processes for carrying out standard preventative maintenance . It will cover pre-start checks , maintenance and troubleshooting tips to prevent or correct any faults .
It is tailor-made for people responsible for operating or maintaining turf care equipment , providing knowledge on how turf care machinery functions , as well as how to identify potential faults within a turf care machinery system and how to repair them .
Why should you attend ?
• The stunning OUTDOOR venue provides an abundance of space for exhibitors to demonstrate their products and solutions
• New products to be launched this is the first time for over 16 months that many of our exhibitors will be able to showcase their latest innovations and products
• Networking ; after the last year the opportunity to meet up outdoors is vital in showing value to key clients and also gives new opportunities to form new vital relationships
• Industry trends & education ; see what you have missed over the last year , and get involved with the free courses that are being led by our partners Mow-Sure
COMPETITION !
Four lucky guests could also win a helicopter tour worth £ 850 in partnership with Highland Helicopter Tours ! Taking off from the SAGE venue at Three Counties Showground , the winners will get a fly-over tour of the event before heading to the spectacular view of the Malvern Hills . All that ’ s needed to enter is to register for your free ticket to SAGE 2021 and LIKE the Sports and Grounds Expo Facebook page .
The Sports and Grounds Expo is free to attend and guests can secure their place by visiting www . sportsandgrounds . events .
Attendees can also book onto any of the above courses by heading to the
Courses page .
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