Stockport County Training Ground – Groundskeeping

JG Groundcare successfully completed two seasons as the groundskeeping contractors for Stockport County FC, with an impressive track record of ensuring that 99% of matches were played, regardless of the weather conditions.

The ability to maintain a consistent playing surface throughout the football season is essential, as it not only ensures the safety of the players but also affects the quality of the game. JG Groundcare’s dedication to providing a high-quality playing surface is evident in their exceptional performance at Stockport County FC.

Our responsibilities included preparing the pitch for every match, which involved line marking, repairing any damages, cutting the grass to a uniform length, stripping the grass, and fertilising it to keep it healthy. In addition to this, we also had to perform limited end of season work, which involved repairing any damages caused throughout the season, preparing the pitch for the following year and carrying out any necessary maintenance tasks.

Furthermore one of the key tasks that we had to undertake was verti-draining, a process that involves perforating the soil surface of the pitch to alleviate compaction and encourage better water drainage. This helps to maintain a healthy and thriving playing surface that can withstand the rigours of regular football matches.

We were also groundskeepers for Bury FC’s training ground for 4 months, where we provided:

• Decompacting
• Repairing
• Deep cleaning
• Line marking the 3G pitch
• Aeration
• Grass cutting
• Seeding
• Fertilising
• Line marking the grass pitches
• Car park maintenance