October

Operations to complete in October:

• Brushing/Sweeping - daily to remove dew and surface debris.
• Roll pitch, if conditions allow.
• Verti-cut/scarify.
• Aeration - Regularly, when conditions allow.
• Mowing, if conditions allow.
• Harrow.
• Fertiliser Application. 
• Irrigate, if required.
• Disease - Check daily, keep an eye on fungal disease attack.
• Goal posts – Inspect goal posts and sockets weekly to check they are safe and secure.
• Line marking – over mark lines.
• Litter/debris - Inspect and remove debris daily from playing surface, litter, twigs and leaves.
• Pre-match inspections - Inspect pitch surface and line markings & check post safety.
• Post-match - Replace divots, tidy or repair worn areas.
• Inspect and clean machinery after use - service and repair damaged machinery.