Affiliates

SAPCA

William Martin is the Chairman of the Natural Sports Turf Division.

The Sports and Play Construction Association, SAPCA is the UK trade association for the sports facility construction industry. SAPCA represents specialist constructors, manufacturers and suppliers of sports surfaces and related products and plays an important role in the promotion of high standards for sports facilities.

The Institute of Groundsmanship

The Institute of Groundsmanship is the only membership organisation representing the whole of the grounds management industry, and all those involved in it.

 

The primary purpose of the IOG is to offer support and advice to all those working in the industry to develop and raise the profile of the profession and to give a voice to our membership on important industry issues.

Land Drainage Contractors Association

The Land Drainage Contractors Association is a Trade Association who's Membership includes land drainage contractors, manufacturers of drainage machinery, drainage pipes, and suppliers of drainage products.

 

The main purpose of the LDCA is to promote the benefits of land drainage, and quality standards of good current practice for drainage installation, and the importance of using experienced, properly equipped contractors.

STRI

STRI is the independent market leader in turfgrass research and agronomy. It is the UK's national centre for consultancy in Sports & Amenity Turf and a recognised world centre for research.

 

STRI's consultancy team advise at over 2000 turf facilities, including golf, soccer, rugby, cricket, racing, bowling and tennis.

RoSPA

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity established over 80 years ago and aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and to inform.

 

By providing information, advice, resources and training, RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety and the prevention of accidents in all aspects of life.

Constructionline

  

  Kestrel are now approved contractors of Constructionline. 

 

Constructionline is the UK’s register of pre-qualified local and  national construction and construction-related contractors and consultants.

Owned and endorsed by the DTI, Constructionline is a contributor to the Rethinking Construction initiative.