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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>http://www.iog.org/membership-ben/about_the_iog/our_history</ref> |
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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. |
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The institute offers both short term practical 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, jobs, a technical reference library, advice and consultancy, a local support network and updates and newsletters.<ref>http://www.iog.org/membership-ben/membership-forms</ref> |
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Created over 80 years ago, the institute supports volunteer and professional men and women to create quality sports turf surfaces and helps to raise their profile. The IOG provides a range of member benefits and services to enable members to enhance their skills, expand their experience and achieve their professional goals. |
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The IOG works 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 and delivers market-leading [[training]], [[Consultant|consultancy]] and advice. |
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The IOG organises the Sports, Amenities and Landscaping Trade Exhibition (SALTEX) - Europe’s biggest, annual event for the grounds management sector, which is currently located at the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham in the first week of November. It has also created and oversees the annual IOG Industry Awards which promotes [[professional]]ism and achievement at all levels. |
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The IOG has established a Young IOG Board to raise the profile of groundsmanship in younger generations and aims to encourage more women into the industry. |
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The IOG produces the monthly Groundsman magazine, providing a voice for the industry. It also advocates for the rights of groundsmen with an annual salary survey, safe use advice, job description and career development. |
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The IOG ensures that all of its member 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. |
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== Membership == |
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Membership of the IOG is varied 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. |
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The IOG represents member interests, careers, and the turf management industry – and has helped 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. |
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== External links == |
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{{Official website|www.iog.org}} |
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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 |
| Website | www |
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
Membership of the IOG is varied 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.