RFL Groundsperson of the Year Award 2009 : Tue Aug 04, 2009 3:55 pm  

We must have two of the best groundstaff in rugby league, lets get nominating them for the award they deserve! The RFL has opened nominations for the annual Groundsperson of the Year Award which aims to recognise and reward the efforts of men and women whose hard work behind the scene contributes so much to the game of Rugby League. Now in its sixth successive year, the award will once again be presented in memory of Brian Cartwright, a great servant to the game of Rugby League and honorary Groundsman to the RFL for over 20 years. The award is not intended to reflect the best pitch or most expensive equipment, but to reward those Groundsman that are unsung heroes who put effort in above and beyond the call of duty. Dean Hardman, RFL Operations Manager, said: “The award is intended to reward the unsung heroes who work so hard behind the scenes to ensure a surface that lives up to excitement of the Rugby League game. The Brian Cartwright Trophy goes towards recognising individuals who take great pride in their work, a lot of which that goes unseen.” Last year’s winner was Hull KR’s Malcolm Taylor. Previous winners of the RFL’s Groundsperson of the Year are: 2004: Brian Mossop, Whitehaven 2005: Graham Osbourne, Halifax 2006: Dave Lewis, Widnes 2007: Jason Booth, Leeds Rhinos 2008: Malcolm Taylor, Hull KR Nomination forms are available from the RFL by e-mailing Dean.Hardman@rfl.uk.com and the deadline for entries is 21 August. The presentation to the winner of the Groundsperson of the Year Award will be made at the Galpharm Stadium on 7 November before the Gillette Four Nations match between England and New Zealand. If you have any queries regarding the Award or the nomination process please contact Dean Hardman on 0113 237 5041. http://www.therfl.co.uk/about/news_item.php?id=14837

We must have two of the best groundstaff in rugby league, lets get nominating them for the award they deserve! The RFL has opened nominations for the annual Groundsperson of the Year Award which aims to recognise and reward the efforts of men and women whose hard work behind the scene contributes so much to the game of Rugby League. Now in its sixth successive year, the award will once again be presented in memory of Brian Cartwright, a great servant to the game of Rugby League and honorary Groundsman to the RFL for over 20 years. The award is not intended to reflect the best pitch or most expensive equipment, but to reward those Groundsman that are unsung heroes who put effort in above and beyond the call of duty. Dean Hardman, RFL Operations Manager, said: “The award is intended to reward the unsung heroes who work so hard behind the scenes to ensure a surface that lives up to excitement of the Rugby League game. The Brian Cartwright Trophy goes towards recognising individuals who take great pride in their work, a lot of which that goes unseen.” Last year’s winner was Hull KR’s Malcolm Taylor. Previous winners of the RFL’s Groundsperson of the Year are: 2004: Brian Mossop, Whitehaven 2005: Graham Osbourne, Halifax 2006: Dave Lewis, Widnes 2007: Jason Booth, Leeds Rhinos 2008: Malcolm Taylor, Hull KR Nomination forms are available from the RFL by e-mailing Dean.Hardman@rfl.uk.com and the deadline for entries is 21 August. The presentation to the winner of the Groundsperson of the Year Award will be made at the Galpharm Stadium on 7 November before the Gillette Four Nations match between England and New Zealand. If you have any queries regarding the Award or the nomination process please contact Dean Hardman on 0113 237 5041. http://www.therfl.co.uk/about/news_item.php?id=14837

: Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:34 pm  

i agree much better than some of ----holes we play in

: Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:25 pm  

Is this a wind up? Our pitch is crap for the use it gets.

: Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:34 pm  

Greg Florimos Boots wrote:

Is this a wind up? Our pitch is crap for the use it gets.

WHAT?!?!?!

: Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:53 pm  

Greg Florimos Boots wrote:

Our pitch is crap for the use it gets.

there is nothing wrong with ower pitch at the moment, when the soccer season starts thats when it will be crap

: Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:08 pm  

Greg Florimos Boots wrote:

Is this a wind up? Our pitch is crap for the use it gets.

the pitch has never been good due to the drainage. even when drains were renewed was still poor.

: Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:10 pm  

Cant believe Haven have won it before. Their pitch looks like a cow field! Surprised Donny didnt win it when at the old ground, that was like a bowling green

: Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:19 pm  

I can't see a former winner winning again. It looks like the RFL are sharing it around, so what's the point in voting?

: Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:25 pm  

Yob wrote:

I can't see a former winner winning again. It looks like the RFL are sharing it around, so what's the point in voting?

I can't believe Starbug didn't get a gong for his efforts with the hose.