Day 1 at Ricoh Arena
On Day 1, participants will visit the 32,000 capacity Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Ricoh Arena is home to both Wasps Rugby and Coventry City Football Club. In addition, lots of events are being organised at the stadium. Therefore, it makes one of the best practices in terms of multifunctionality and participants will learn more about the switch between rugby, football and events. In the evening on Day 1, participants will be able to sleep at the Hilton Hotel in St Georges Park, a unique experience.
Day 2 at St Georges Park
On Day 2, the grounds team of St Georges Park will share insights on the daily operations of the training facilities and how they accommodate all 28 English national teams.
The total price for the two-day tour is €445 including hotel accommodation on 20/08 at Hilton St Georges Park, transfer between both venues as well as breakfast, lunches, dinner and coffee breaks (excluding transfer to and from Coventry/Burton up
“ESSMA’s Pitch Management Workshop is a perfect platform for all European Grounds Managers to come together to share ideas and knowledge. The pitch has become a very important part of the stadium and ESSMA is building up the awareness of the Grounds Manager’s role and the whole industry.”
Jonathan Calderwood, Head Grounds Manager Paris Saint-Germain
