A prestigious team award recognising outstanding expertise in sports turf management at rugby union clubs and venues nationwide.

Who can enter?

This category is open to all rugby union venues that host tournaments with paying spectators attending. Entrants should be employed by a rugby union club and work at the stadium or training ground. A minimum of 10 fixtures must be played at the club/venue is required to enter this award.

Entry / Nomination criteria:

Teams can enter or be nominated by an employer, manager or third-party. The award is judged taking into account the 12 months prior to the award category application submission date.

Judging Criteria:

The judges will be looking for evidence to support your entry in the following areas:

• Club infrastructure, staffing levels and number of pitches
• Internal pitch usage – club use, commercial use, hire etc.
• Community use on pitches and/or external use e.g., hire, concerts, and major events etc (where applicable)
• Evidence of optimising and/or maximising budget and resources available
• Evidence of use of appropriate and safe use of machinery and/or equipment.
• Evidence of incorporating any relevant research development for improving the playing surface.
• Entrants/Nominees must demonstrate strong technical ability.
• Evidence of continual development, learning and implementation for staff (including training and mental health & wellbeing).

Applications are now closed for this award.