Winter Sports - Rugby


It’s quite a useful course and one that I am enjoying immensely. The practical side of the course is very useful and has already helped me with my job here


Ian Dickie (left) with Scott Porter greenkeeping too.”


Scott completed some basic training courses in groundcare, before taking on the job at Shaw’s Bridge, and is now enhancing his knowledge with further training at a local agriculture and horticulture college. “On top of my previous training, I am now attending Greenmount College in Antrim one day per week studying the NVQ Level 2 on sports turf management,” said Scott.


“It’s quite a useful course and one that I am enjoying immensely. The practical side of the course is very useful and has already helped me with my job here.”


When it comes to the budgets for looking after the grounds, Scott is quite happy to call on grounds convenors Ian and Stephen as this is their responsibility.


Tackling the budgets via a joint approach is working out well according to Ian. “As with


every club, budgets here are tight, but we manage,” he said. “Both I and Stephen sit down and assess what is required on a regular basis and then submit any funding requests to the association.”


“Indeed, with thirty‐six acres to look after, we do have a huge area to cover and maintain, but we manage as best we can.” “Our grounds are used extensively by both clubs, as well as hired out for soccer, local


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