WIMBLEDON TO HOST GRASS COURT SEMINAR

27- 28 AUGUST 2008

After a short break, the Grass Court Seminar returns to The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon led by Head Groundsman, Eddie Seaward, MBE.

The two-day seminar, to be held on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 August features some of the industry’s top speakers from The Queen’s Club, Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI), Scotts Company, Turftrax and the English Cricket Board. 

The event is aimed at grounds professionals and officials responsible for the maintenance and management of grass tennis courts at clubs, parks and tournament locations.

All practical aspects of grass court preparation, maintenance and renovation will be covered including nutrition, grass seed mixtures, aeration/rolling research, as well as demonstrations of autumn renovation.
 
Workshop sessions will include court performance, soil moisture management, performance quality standards, and weed identification and selection. In addition, the LTA will discuss its facilities development programme, and the STRI will outline its activities.

The Seminar was first introduced 15 years ago by the All England Club and has subsequently become part of a structured approach to the development of tennis grounds professionals; a scheme established between the AELTC, LTA and the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG).

The cost is £95 per person for the two days - places are limited, so book now. Overnight accommodation is available at a local college at £45 per person per night. For an application form contact : The Club Office at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, or download an application form below.  

For more information, telephone 020 8971 2333 or contact the Club.

Application Form (PDF)