GroundsFest Academy are hosting an Optimising Turf Performance event at Leigh Sports Village on Wednesday, 14th October 2026, and would like to invite you and your team to attend.
This is a free-to-attend and CPD-accredited event.
This event will explore the challenges faced by ground staff and how different approaches can be used to optimise growing conditions and support turf recovery. The day will bring together industry experts to explore the role of light, heat, nutrition, irrigation, and timing, alongside practical demonstrations and real-world case studies.
Event Details:
- Wednesday 14th October
- 09:00 – 15:30
- Leigh Sports Village, Sports Stadium, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY
- Lunch Provided
Key Topics Include:
- Understanding why stadium grass struggles
- The impact of shade, limited natural light, stadium design and heavy use
- Getting more from grow lights through effective nutrition and recovery strategies
- Helping grass grow in challenging conditions
- HPS, LED and CLS® grow lighting technologies
- Liquid nutrition and winter turf recovery
- Practical turf assessment and pitch-side demonstrations
- Developing a simple turf recovery plan
- Practical insights and case studies from industry experts
In Partnership with Industry Experts:
- TLS x Rhenac
- Consolidate Turf
To register for FREE, visit: https://groundsfestacademy.com/event/optimising-turf-performance-2026/
