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'''The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG)''' is the leading [[Membership organization|membership organisation]] representing professionals and volunteers involved in [[Poaceae|sports turf]] management. Created over 80 years ago by groundsmen to support groundsmen, we continue to be the passionate voice for our members who share our vision for quality sports turf surfaces. The IOG promotes, supports and celebrates groundsmanship. We take the best of our history and tradition and mix it with innovative and influential approaches to support you in your [[professional development]]. We enable your skills and abilities to thrive – for the benefit of every player who enjoys playing on the surfaces you prepare. “The Groundsman of today has to be a scientist, an engineer, business savvy, media friendly and have a detailed knowledge of [[agronomy]]” - Geoff Webb, CEO, Institute of Groundsmanship |
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The [[art]] of groundsmanship is constantly progressing. The role of the groundsman is continually changing. The IOG supports its members through the changing [[Season|seasons]], whatever stage of your career or life. This is our promise to you. We provide a range of [[Benefit|benefits]] and [[Service|services]] giving our professional and volunteer [[Member|members]] the opportunities to enhance their skills, expand their experience and enjoy achieving their [[Goal (disambiguation)|goals]]. We work in partnership with [[Sports governing body|National Governing Bodies]], [[Charitable organization|Charitie]]<nowiki/>s and [[Government]] to promote and support the creation of quality surfaces. We deliver market leading [[training]], [[Consultant|consultancy]] and [[advice]]. We organise SALTEX, Europe’s biggest, annual event for the grounds management [[sector]]. We created and oversee the annual Industry Awards which promote [[Professional|professionalism]] and [[achievement]] at all levels. We support the Young IOG Board to raise the profile of groundsmanship in younger generations. We produce The Groundsman magazine, providing a voice for the industry. We advocate for the rights of groundsmen with an annual salary survey, safe use advice, job description and career development. And much much more. |
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'''The Institute of Groundsmanship''' is the world's largest [[not-for-profit]] organisation representing [[Groundskeeping|grounds men]]. Founded in 1934 by W. H. Bowles as the then National Association of Groundsmen, it has sought to improve both the status and standards of grounds professionals.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.iog.org/membership-ben/about_the_iog/our_history |title=Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) | Membership & Benefits | Our History |access-date=2011-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002204940/http://www.iog.org/membership-ben/about_the_iog/our_history |archive-date=2011-10-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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The Institute offers both short term practical [[Course (education)|courses]] with IOG certification and long-term educational qualifications certified by [[City and Guilds of London Institute|City and Guilds]] for groundsmen, as well as literature, [[Job placement|jobs]], a technical [[reference library]], advice and consultancy, a local [[support network]], and updates and newsletters.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.iog.org/membership-ben/membership-forms |title=Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) | Membership & Benefits | Join Now |access-date=2011-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110824022518/http://www.iog.org/membership-ben/membership-forms |archive-date=2011-08-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Working harder and smarter for you. Most importantly, we ensure that all of our products and services represent exceptional value for money. A [[not-for-profit organisation]], the IOG constantly reinvests it’s time, money and talent back into groundsmanship to support a sustainable and vibrant future for all in groundsmanship. We are here to serve our members through the seasons and warmly welcome new members and supporters on board. Join your peers and friends so that together we can achieve excellence in sports turf management today, tomorrow and in the years ahead. |
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== Membership == |
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Membership of the IOG is divided into three sectors: Individual, Associate, and Corporate. The IOG currently has over 2,000 paying individual members; membership entitles them to a monthly [[magazine]] subscription, a technical reference library, free legal advice, support through local branches, access to the IOG [[Continuous professional development|Continuous Professional Development]] programme, discounts off [[high street]] stores, and IOG training courses. |
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The IOG represents your interests, your career, your company and your industry – and has helped so many to reach the very top of their [[profession]]. Membership categories have been made to suit all sectors of the industry: Individual, Grassroots, Organisation, Independent School, Corporate and Corporate PLUS. "IOG membership has equipped me with up-to-date skills and knowledge, and has been essential in helping me achieve the things I want to pursue throughout my career" - Neil Stubley, Head Groundsman, [[All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club|AELTC]] [[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon.]] |
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== External links == |
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{{Official website|www.iog.org}} |
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== References == |
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[https://www.iog.org/membership Membership] |
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[https://www.iog.org/learning Learning] |
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| Founder | W. H. Bowles |
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| Established | 1934 |
| Members | 2000+ |
| Formerly called | National Association of Groundsmen |
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The Institute of Groundsmanship is the world's largest not-for-profit organisation representing grounds men. Founded in 1934 by W. H. Bowles as the then National Association of Groundsmen, it has sought to improve both the status and standards of grounds professionals.[1]
The Institute offers both short term practical courses with IOG certification and long-term educational qualifications certified by City and Guilds for groundsmen, as well as literature, jobs, a technical reference library, advice and consultancy, a local support network, and updates and newsletters.[2]
Membership
[edit]Membership of the IOG is divided into three sectors: Individual, Associate, and Corporate. The IOG currently has over 2,000 paying individual members; membership entitles them to a monthly magazine subscription, a technical reference library, free legal advice, support through local branches, access to the IOG Continuous Professional Development programme, discounts off high street stores, and IOG training courses.
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) | Membership & Benefits | Our History". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-07-03.
- ^ "Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) | Membership & Benefits | Join Now". Archived from the original on 2011-08-24. Retrieved 2011-07-03.