British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association
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BIGGA, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association was officially formed in 1987.[1] The association represents the interests of greenkeepers and progresses and develops of the profession of greenkeeping.[1] It organises its annual Harrogate Week conference, as well as the Turf Management Exhibition.[2][1] As of 2010, the association had over 7,300 members.[1]
History[edit]
BIGGA was formed from three existing associations, the British Golf Greenkeepers Association [BGGA], the English and International Greenkeepers Association [EIGGA] and the Scottish and International Greenkeepers Association [SIGGA].
The association offers several membership levels:
- Full membership, for those employed in the maintenance of sports turf at a sports facility
- Associate Member, for those employed in the maintenance of sports turf but do not hold NVQ/SVQ qualification or have three years continuous relative experience
- Student membership, for those studying a relevant course
- Affiliate membership, for those not working as greenkeepers but with an interest in the subject, such as equipment manufacturers
- Gold or Silver Key membership, for companies who wish to support the Learning and Development of greenkeepers
John Pemberton became the CEO of BIGGA in 2004.[3]
Benefits to membership[edit]
Benefits to membership include reduced price BIGGA education material, as well as discount clothing and insurance. BIGGA runs training courses in all subjects relevant to the modern greenkeeper, and publishes a monthly magazine, Greenkeeper International. and invites all members to attend Harrogate Week, which runs every January in Harrogate.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Laidlaw, Renton (2010). The R&A Golfer's Handbook 2010. Pan Macmillan. p. 619. ISBN 9780230741263.
- ^ Drury, Sally (2009). "Grounds care in the spotlight". Horticulture Week. pp. 17–18. Retrieved 17 February 2024 – via EBSCOHost.
- ^ Ibrahim, Magda (16 January 2009). "Belief in a strong future". Horticulture Week. p. 13. Retrieved 17 February 2024 – via EBSCOHost.
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