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Feature final pass will be made and levels trimmed to be consistent with those of the original construction. Consolidation will be required next. This is a vital aspect of the works and should be carried out evenly and accurately all over the pitch to achieve consistent results. As work progresses, it may be necessary to irrigate at this stage to maintain a degree of moisture in the immediate surface, preventing the separation of fibres. Fines in the rootzone can also find their way onto the surface as a dusty residue if irrigation is not available, causing problems later in the season by impeding surface drainage. Fine finishing is a vital aspect of achieving the end result. This work should be undertaken by skilled operators using specialist machinery and equipment. When surface levels are seen to be satisfactory, the next stage of the works can then commence. The first stage of pitch preparation is then complete. It is then up to the groundsman to use his skill and the relevant technology available to him to produce and maintain the new sward. Seeding in progress The pitch should be overseeded with a seeder designed specifically for sowing a pitch from scratch. Usually two passes will be made with this type of machine, but more may be required if the groundsman or consultant dictate otherwise. Finally, the pitch should be flat rolled to seal in the seed and produce the finished level. The first stage of pitch preparation is then complete. It is then up to the groundsman to use his skill and the relevant technology available to him to produce and maintain the new sward. He can carry out this work in the knowledge that he has a completely refreshed rootzone, free from any layering and its associated problems. Drainage rates will be increased considerably, preventing waterlogging during the wetter winter months. The sward will be made up of new grass plants all establishing seminal roots which will form the basis of a strong root mass, essential for durability. The weedgrass Poa annua will be largely eradicated to the Flat rolling after seeding point when it is no longer a problem and the whole pitch will be in better condition than it would have been if it was a pitch renovated from the previous season. The work I’ve described is more expensive than standard renovation, but not so high that it should not be within the budget of any professional football club. Those with very limited budgets could achieve an acceptable result by fraize mowing to clean out the vegetation and overfeeding, enabling them to begin each season with a new sward. To get the very best from the playing surface, new pitch preparation should be carried out each year. In reality, budgetary constraints and other issues, such as restricted timescale, may prevent it. From my experience of working across the UK and in Europe, it should be a major consideration for any club who want to maximise both pitch performance and profitability. <strong>Greenside</strong> acknowledges Pitchcare Magazine for the use of this article www.gcsai.org 44
GCSAI Membership Form <strong>2015</strong> To be returned to: ALAN MAHON GCSAI RATHJARNEY, PIERCESTOWN, CO. WEXFORD Tel/Fax: (00353) 53 9158606 Mobile: (00353) 87 6260889 E-mail: alan@gcsai.org Website: www.gcsai.org PLEASE PRINT IN CAPITAL LETTERS Name: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Home Address: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Home Tel Number: ................................................................................................... Work: ....................................................................................................... Mobile Tel Number: ..................................................................................................................................... (Member info now sent by text message) Email Address: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Golf Club: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ (If you are a retired member you must give the name of the golf club you last worked at and the dates) New/Existing Number (delete as applicable) Membership Number: ........................................................................................................................ Region: .................................................................................................................................................................................................... (see below for details) Position: ..................................................................................................................................... Amount Enclosed: ................................................................ Membership Rates Superintendent €98.00 Deputy Superintendent €80.00 Greenkeeper €70.00 Apprentice / Student €60.00 Retired €60.00 Groundsman €80.00 Associate €80.00 Signature of Secretary Manager or Superintendent: ................................................................................................................................................... Stamp of Golf Club: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ I hereby apply for membership of the GCSAI and agree to abide by the Constitution and Code of Ethics of the Association. Signature: ..................................................................................................................................... Date: ...................................................................................... REGIONS: NW Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Galway SW Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Tipperary, Limerick, Clare NE Dublin, Meath, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Longford, N. Ireland SE Kildare, Wicklow, Laois, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Offaly For generous club discounts for 3 or more staff joining please contact Alan Mahon
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