RUGBY GROUNDSMEN CONNECTED What is it? What are the benefits to
groundsmen? What are the benefits to the RFU and the game? Future
Steps Questions and Suggestions
RUGBY GROUNDSMEN CONNECTED Launched October 2014 to establish a
network/database of groundsmen Single RFU communication channel for
all pitch maintenance related information Register to receive
information, advice, offers and opportunities Registration is free
- email registration to
[email protected]@rfu.com Open to
anyone with an interest or enthusiasm for pitch maintenance
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Rugby Groundsmen Connected advice, support and
opportunities
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RUGBY GROUNDSMEN CONNECTED GROUNDSMEN BENEFITS All support for
pitch maintenance will be rooted through Rugby Groundsmen Connected
ie Keith Kent club visits Keith Kent Pitch Maintenance
Days/Evenings (RGC branded polo shirts) Access to RFU discount for
Keith Kent club equipment package Access to grant funding for pitch
improvements Unique awards/opportunities to spend a match day with
KK at Twickenham Clubs will not have access to any of the above if
they do not have someone registered
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RUGBY GROUNDSMEN CONNECTED RFU BENEFITS Give groundsmen an
enhanced identity within the game Enable important information to
reach the right people, quickly ie drought/flooding advice Improve
the quality of pitches Improve the carrying capacity of pitches
Enable us to get feedback direct from groundsmen
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RUGBY GROUNDSMEN CONNECTED FUTURE PLANS Regional/CB based sub
groups Links to Premiership/elite groundsmen Awards evenings
Central purchasing of materials Regular chance to spend a match day
with Keith Kent
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RUGBY GROUNDSMEN CONNECTED IN SUMMARY Its new but the RFU is
serious about it and it will be here long term All support for
pitch maintenance will be through Rugby Groundsmen Connected Very
simple to register and be involved Lots of immediate benefits The
support packages and tangible benefits will evolve over time Spread
the word!!!!
