Event-GroundsFest Academy are staging their next free event at the site of Mansfield Sand a leading UK producer in top rated sports silica sands, gravel, rootzones and soils.
GroundsFest Academy announces CPD-Accredited Inspire event on understanding Profiles: Sands, Soils, Rootzones and Gravels
Free-to-attend and CPD-accredited!
📅 24 March 2026
📍 Mansfield Sand, Sandmartin House, Oak Tree Lane, Mansfield, NG18 4LF
🕘 09:00 – 15:30
Running from 09:00 to 15:30, this full-day event is designed for grounds professionals, sports turf managers, contractors, consultants and local authority representatives who want to really get their heads around the materials that form the foundation of successful natural turf surfaces.
Building Knowledge from the Ground Up
The event will explore the science and practical application of sands, topsoil’s, rootzones and gravels in sports construction and renovation. You’ll gain absolutely invaluable insight into:
- The origin, shape and grading of sand particles
- Why not all sands are suitable for sport
- Sand specifications for football, rugby, golf and cricket
- Understanding laboratory reports (PSD and silt/clay percentages)
- Differences between natural topsoil and manufactured rootzones
- Organic matter content and soil texture classification
- Fibre sands and reinforced rootzones
- Profile construction, drainage layers and compatibility
- Common causes of profile failure
The day will also include a guided quarry tour, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at extraction methods, washing, screening processes, quality control measures and environmental considerations.
Supporting Industry Standards Through Education
GroundsFest Academy continues its commitment to raising industry standards by delivering accessible, free-to-attend, and practical education for the groundscare and sports turf sector. This latest CPD-accredited event reflects the growing demand for a deeper understanding of material specification and profile construction to ensure performance, longevity and sustainability of sports surfaces.
For more information and to secure your place, visit:
www.groundsfestacademy.com
