Northumberland FA Natural Turf Pitch Improvement Programme 2018 Conference

Close House Hotel and Golf Resort - 22nd February 2018

9.30am – 10.00am Registration, light refreshments

10.00am – 10.10am Welcome and Introductions -Ian Powell – IOG Regional Pitch Advisor (North East) Mark Woodhall - CDM (Northumberland FA)

10.10am – 10.15am Setting the Scene - Steve Harper - Former NUFC goalkeeper and NFA Ambassador

10.15am – 10.30am Transfer to Site

10.30am - 12.45pm Practical Demonstrations (Trade Partners)

12:45pmm – 1pm Transfer to Clubhouse

1.00pm - 1.30pm Buffet Lunch and Networking Opportunity

1.30pm – 2.00pm Practical - Brian Clarke - Close House Golf Club – Preparing for the British Masters

2.00pm – 2.30pm Seminar – Eddie Rutherford / Andrew Tully Newcastle United FC - From Paddy Freemans to Premiership playing surfaces

2.30pm – 3.00pm Launching Pitch Perfect & The Role of the IOG – Mark Woodhall / Ian Powell

3.00pm – 3.15pm Question and Answer

3.15pm Conference Closes and Depart

Cost : £10 / candidate (includes light breakfast, lunch and entry to prize draw)

Booking Information: To book your place, please call 0191 2700700 , and select OPTION 2