With only a week to go earlier than the beginning of SALTEX 2024, the premier occasion for grounds administration professionals and volunteers, the organisers have unveiled extra particulars of what delegates can look forward to finding on the present.
The Trade’s Largest Free Studying Occasion
One of many central options of SALTEX 2024, which his being held on the NEC in Birmingham from October 30-31, is the Studying LIVE programme, the biggest free instructional occasion for the grounds administration trade. With over 50 audio system, together with trade consultants, technical specialists and thought leaders, guests will acquire entry to in-depth data and real-world options.
The periods span throughout three levels: the Major Stage, hosted by Soccer Focus broadcaster Mark Clemmit, and a well-recognized voice on BBC Radio 5 Dwell. The Highlight Stage and the Neighborhood Sports activities Stage every supply a novel focus to cater to numerous sectors of the trade.
Key periods embody ‘UEFA Pitch High quality help packages: An information pushed method’ on the primary stage with Lee Guerriero, UEFA Stadium Operations and Pitch Skilled, ‘Enhancing turfgrass defences’ with John Dempsey PhD BSc (Hons) on the Highlight Stage and ‘Drainage – get it proper first time’ with Richard Earl, Managing Director – TGMS, on the Neighborhood Sport Stage.
It’s additionally a golden alternative to earn Persevering with Skilled Improvement (CPD) factors accredited by BASIS and BIGGA, conserving professionals updated with their {qualifications} whereas increasing their trade data.
Networking and Collaboration In The Clubhouse
For 2024, SALTEX has reimagined the Clubhouse, making a extra inviting and collaborative setting designed to advance trade connections and idea-sharing. The brand new-look Clubhouse encompasses a revamped bar space and a welcoming really feel. It’s the proper place to unwind and join with fellow groundspeople.
The Clubhouse can even characteristic scheduled meetups for teams together with County FAs, GMA NextGen, Soil Science Clinic and far more, making it simpler for teams to come back collectively and talk about key trade subjects.
Larger and Higher Neighborhood Sports activities Zone
Constructing on the success of its 2023 debut, the Neighborhood Sports activities Zone is increasing to supply much more for grassroots golf equipment and group sports activities services. This yr, the zone has extra space, extra equipment and a devoted Studying LIVE stage to ship focused periods geared toward group sports activities golf equipment and volunteers corresponding to ‘What’s Out there In Multi-sport Facility Funding?’ and ‘High quality Surfaces On A Shoestring Funds’.
Along with the tutorial choices, the expanded equipment shows will characteristic main producers corresponding to ISEKI, Dennis and SISIS, Campey Turf Care Programs and Trimax Mowing Programs – showcasing gear tailor-made for the particular wants of group and grassroots sports activities golf equipment.
Unique new product launches
Guests might be among the many first to see over 30 unique product launches from top-tier producers. These launches will spotlight probably the most superior gear and companies within the grounds administration sector, offering guests with cutting-edge instruments to enhance their operations.
Kingdom Applied sciences will launch their new business robotic garden mower on stand H050, designed to offer a extremely environment friendly resolution for large-scale, business mowing.
Main Tools Ltd, a number one innovator in skilled tractor-powered groundcare mowers, are getting set to launch their upgraded TDR Rotary Mower. You will discover this unique launch on stand J112.
Stand G075 will host Kersten’s brand-new Zasso ZAP Weeder, the world’s first battery-powered electrical walk-in machine.
KAR UK are excited to unveil the Hunter Industries’ progressive Wi-fi Valve Hyperlink on stand E053. This cutting-edge system is ready to revolutionise irrigation management, providing unmatched flexibility and effectivity for landscapes of all sizes.
Turf Expertise Breakthroughs
Guests might be launched to the most recent and most progressive turf applied sciences which can be set to revolutionise the trade. The cutting-edge options supply new methods to enhance grounds administration which can be extra environment friendly, sustainable and cost-effective.
From automated mowers to superior irrigation programs and clever turf monitoring instruments, these breakthroughs are designed to assist groundspeople take turf care to the subsequent stage. Guests can count on to see progressive merchandise from main manufacturers and suppliers that may enhance the best way grounds are managed, maintained and developed.
SALTEX provides guests the chance to have interaction instantly with the innovators behind these merchandise and see how these applied sciences may very well be carried out in their very own work.
Meet The Way forward for Grounds Administration
The GMA’s NextGen group will as soon as once more play a outstanding position at SALTEX 2024, providing a recent perspective on the way forward for the trade. NextGen, sponsored by Reesink Turfcare, is a dynamic group of younger professionals devoted to showcasing the thrilling profession alternatives throughout the grounds administration sector. Guests can meet NextGen members on the GMA Hub (stand C190) throughout each days of the present. They’ll be obtainable to supply sensible recommendation to these simply beginning their careers or trying to advance throughout the trade.
NextGen members, together with Meg Lay, Groundsperson at Lord’s Cricket Floor, and Jack Langley, Deputy Head Groundsperson at Ashton Gate Stadium, can even participate in a Studying LIVE session discussing appeal to younger expertise into the trade. The session will spotlight the varied alternatives obtainable in grounds administration and supply sensible tips about recruiting and retaining the subsequent technology of expertise.
Racing Simulator Expertise and the all-new Demo Zone
For guests on the lookout for a little bit of enjoyable amidst the enterprise of grounds administration, SALTEX has an exhilarating new attraction – a racing simulator expertise on the Reesink and TORO stand (K072). Tackle buddies and colleagues in a high-octane head-to-head race, guided by knowledgeable driving suggestions from skilled coaches. Compete for the highest spot on the leaderboard and see in case you’ve bought what it takes to go away everybody within the mud. The simulator affords an exhilarating break from the present ground and provides an thrilling, aggressive edge.
Within the all-new Demo Zone, guests can participate in Kress’ ‘Blower Sport’ (Stand DZ4) for an opportunity to win practically £3,000 price of Kress merchandise! The contestant with the quickest time on the leaderboard by 4:00 pm on Thursday, thirty first October, will declare the grand prize when the present wraps up. Additionally within the Demo Zone, you’ll discover dwell demonstrations from STIHL (Stand DZ1), Cramer (DZ2), and the West Midlands Garden Mower Racing Affiliation (DZ3).
To register to attend, go to www.saltex.org.uk.
