The institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) have confirmed the dates and venues for their popular training course on the maintenance of synthetic surfaces and facilities, now in their ninth year, in conjunction with Technical Surfaces, the UK’s largest synthetic maintenance specialist.

Four one-day courses titled ‘The Maintenance and Management of Synthetic Sports Surfaces’ will be held throughout 2009 at the following venues:

The Institute of Groundsmanship has developed this one day course to ensure that those responsible for synthetic surfaces understand the care and maintenance requirements of the surface and to aid in the provision of a better and safer surface for all non-turf games.

The aim of this course is to explain how the surfaces are constructed and demonstrate the various methods of maintenance for artificial and synthetic surfaces. Synthetic surfaces are now available to all sports and therefore the course is suitable for groundsmen from all sporting disciplines.

The main surfaces covered during the course will be sand-based, water- based and rubber filled carpets. However, all other types of surfaces will be included.

Attendance remains at £200 for non IOG members and £100 for IOG members, which includes lunch, refreshments, comprehensive handout pack and certificate. Alternatively become an IOG Member for a small fee of £46.50 for annual membership and make huge savings on any of their courses.

For further details on prices, venues and dates please contact the IOG on 01908 312511 or visit www.iog.org.  Alternatively you can contact Technical Surfaces’ National office on 08702 400 700 or visit www.technicalsurfaces.co.uk