GVD practical days

Further education and training are crucial components of professional advancement and personal growth and are an integral part of the GVD’s mission statement. In order to live up to this philosophy, the GVD is introducing a new event format: the practical days for active greenkeepers.
This offer is intended to ensure that there is something for everyone and also appeals to those who have not previously found themselves in the existing further education and training programs.

We look forward to welcoming you to these educational days and expanding our expertise together.

• The practical days are limited to a maximum of 50 greenkeepers during the test run.
  Interested parties can register from August onwards via the GVD homepage .
• The participation fee for the event is 60 euros for members and 110 euros for guests. These fees include meals as described in the program.
• The registration deadline is September 18, 2024

The GVD practical days will take place for the first time in September 2024.

• Monday, September 23, 2024 with expert support from Dipl.-Ing. Angela Dohmen.
  
  • Excursion: Departure from Mainz Golf Club at 10 a.m. to Geisenheim University / Prof. Martin Bocksch.
  • Tour of the MEWA Arena and training grounds of Mainz 05 .
  • Mainz Golf Club : Topic “Conversion of the irrigation system” with practical demonstrations.
  • Finish with a sundowner barbecue at the driving range of the Mainz Golf Club, including the opportunity to hit a few balls.
• On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, a lecture and practical demonstration by Ron Richter with Michael Kurth on the use of biochar on sports facilities will take place at the Mainz Golf Club.
  • The company Punctus, Anton Steinbeck, provides practical insights into the surveying of a golf course.
  • There will also be demonstrations from companies such as Weimer, Echo, Kress and HEENZ robotic Solutions. The focus will be on topics such as autonomous mowing and the automation of the driving range.
  • Planned end around 1pm.

The practical days offer a unique opportunity to experience the latest techniques and developments in greenkeeping first hand and to make valuable contacts.