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Encouraging young people into the industry

The GMA’s NextGen ambassador group is on a mission to engage young people, including those still at school and those at the start of their careers, and introduce them to the world of careers that can be found in grounds management. Reesink Turfcare is a proud sponsor of the NextGen and supporter of all the work they do especially the ‘Get Into Grounds’ strategy.

Meg Lay

Driving more young people into the industry

Groundsperson at Lord’s

Meg Lay

Liddy Ford

Aiming to make a career in grounds more accessible

Groundsperson for the Football Association at St. George’s Park

Liddy Ford

Jessica Mayho

Driving change and getting girls into grounds

Business Development Executive at Leeds Rhino Foundation

Jessica Mayho

Sam Cain

On a mission to show the range of careers

Founder, Cain Markings

Sam Cain

Beth Gibbs

Making a difference to the industry

Grounds Person, Wellington School

Beth Gibbs

Jack Langley

Sharing ideas on how we can work together

Deputy Head Grounds person, Ashton Gate Stadium

Jack Langley

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Reesink on board with the board again

Reesink Turfcare is continuing its support for the Grounds Management Association’s Young Board of Directors in 2024. The announcement comes as three new members of the board make history as part of the first all-female grounds team to prepare a Women’s Super League match.

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Schools Into Stadia event deemed success

As part of Groundsweek 2023, 24 school children attended the Schools into Stadia event at Lincoln Football Club. Organised by GMA’s Young Board of Directors and supported by Reesink Turfcare, the initiative was designed to give the next generation a taste of some of the careers available in grounds management.

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Inspiring youngsters to consider a career in grounds

Grounds Management Association’s NextGen and sponsor Reesink Turfcare are working together to showcase grounds management as a viable career pathway for young people in education, and the second Schools into Stadia event has had a big impact on those attending.

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Showcasing grounds management to the next generation

Reesink is delighted to be working with Grounds Management Association’s NextGen to showcase grounds management as a viable career pathway for young people in education. This year they have hosted the second Schools into Stadia event which had a big impact on those attending.

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