CONTENTS Contents SUMMER SPORTS


Seldom stumped for a solution! One of cricket’s biggest hitters speaks out about the trials, tribulations and triumphs of running a World Cup venue. Greg Rhodes meets Vic Demain, the Head Groundsman at the Emirates Riverside. P82


Blink and you’ll miss it!


Blink, and you will miss the entrance to Scarborough Cricket Club’s North Marine Road Ground, which is tucked away behind a line of old Victorian terraced houses. Once through the gate though, you are taken aback by the 11,500-capacity ground, looked after by Head Groundsman John Dodds, who has been at the club since 2011. P94


Two can play that game


Located in the heart of Scotland, Stirling County is a lively and welcoming cricket club. Founded in 1862, the club can boast a long and successful history that spans more than one hundred and fifty years. Ground Convenor/Manager, Paul Bielby, has the enviable task of looking after this unique ground - where two games can be played at the same time. P102


SCHOOLS & COLLEGES The four seasons


Wycombe Abbey is an independent girls’ boarding school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Its history and grandness are apparent as soon as you enter the grounds and, at the time of my visit, Daniel Davy, Head of Grounds and Gardens has been there a year to the day. Having experienced all four seasons, he talks to Kerry Haywood about the challenges during his first year. P120


Vic Demain, Head Groundsman, Emirates Riverside


EQUESTRIAN Turf trotting


It’s no secret the Irish enjoy a flutter or two on the horses, hence why racecourses across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are thriving sports venues. One of the big name racing venues in Northern Ireland is undoubtedly the Down Royal racecourse sited near Lisburn and just fourteen miles from the centre of Belfast. P130


TECHNICAL Gold dust


Over the past decade, no other material has taken on such a prevalent role in the management of sports turf than sand. Murrayfield Golf Club’s Derek Fullerton looks at the differing characteristics of this precious material and the practical implications these may have in the management of your turf. P138


TRAINING Why it’s important


In this article, Reesink Turfcare’s training and development manager Neil Adams discusses the importance and benefits of machinery training in today’s industry, and speaks to customers who have recently undertaken some training and the benefits they attribute to that. P144


Transforming performance


Trainer and Conference Speaker Frank Newberry wonders if you are a one- dimensional person at work. Alone in your own comfort zone - or are you working with people from different parts of the organisation to transform work performance? In this article, Frank indicates why you should start transforming performance upwards, sideways and down. P140


Steve Dutton, Wakefield Trinity


Also in this issue Editorial


News


Motivated by the odds Life’s a Pitch


A day in the life - Pat Fadden Product News Offside


Diary and Quotes Emirates Riverside during the ICC World Cup PC October/November 2019 3 Michael Mann, Boat of Garten


Shane Webb, Down Royal Racecourse


George Reeder, SAS


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