Expert areas

28Mar2018

Close-up: Martin Brummel, Grounds Manager at AFC Ajax: "The future Groundsman will become a Grounds Operator"

ESSMA interviewed Martin Brummel, Grounds Manager at training centre “De Toekomst” of AFC Ajax. Martin has over 30 years of greenkeeper experience in both the golf and football industry. His career at AFC Ajax started in 2015 with daily tasks like pitch quality improvement, data collection and looking for/implementing innovations. Delegates of our Pitch Management Workshop, taking place 17 and 18 April in Amsterdam (the Netherlands), will have the opportunity to visit the training centre “De Toekomst”.

ESSMAPitch Management

23Mar2018

The FBA Stadium Operations Course Powered By ESSMA - written by The FBA Candidate Taylor Adler

Taylor Adler, a Candidate of the FBA Professional Master in Football Business, about his experience and learnings of the Stadium Operations course powered by ESSMA. The FBA, an ESMMA Partner, offers its students a Professional Master in Football Business with the objective to deliver them all the necessary tools and an optimal learning environment in order to succeed in the passionate and dynamic football industry.

Development & ConstructionFacility & OperationsMember news

22Mar2018

Innovation, Sustainability and Quality as strategic pillars of Amsterdam ArenA

Amsterdam ArenA will host our SMART and Sustainability Workshop organised on 18 and 19 April. During the two-day workshop, the team of Amsterdam ArenA will share in-depth how they handle energy storage at the stadium and will guide participants around the stadium with an ‘into the future’ tour.

Facility & OperationsMember newsSustainability & Smart

21Mar2018

Industry update: more on DFL’s digital presence, stadium construction and fan engagement

Read more on digital presence of the Bundesliga, the stadium project of Stade Brestois 29, new ticketing options at Everton FC and Wembley and fan engagement examples in this short stadium industry update by ESSMA.

Development & ConstructionFacility & OperationsFan Experience & HospitalityIndustry news

20Mar2018

Close-up: Paul Baas, Field Manager at Amsterdam ArenA

ESSMA interviewed Paul Baas, Field Manager at Amsterdam ArenA and responsible for the pitch since the 2016/2017 season, about the daily operations and how they manage the pitch. Amsterdam ArenA is the host venue of our Pitch Management Workshop taking place on 17 and 18 April.

Member newsPitch Management

16Mar2018

Supreme Committee's sustainable approach for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ stadiums

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) design and build the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ stadiums on three pillars: Access & Control, Sustainability and Post-tournament Legacy.

Development & ConstructionMember news

14Mar2018

Industry update: more on 3D technology, fan experience initiatives and stadium renovation

Read more on 3D interactive ticketing, different initiatives on fan experience and stadium renovation in this short stadium industry update by ESSMA.

Development & ConstructionFacility & OperationsFan Experience & HospitalityIndustry newsPitch Management

12Mar2018

Finding the perfect pitch for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™️

During the ESSMA Summit Pitch Management Seminar Yasser Al Mulla, Landscape & Sport Turf Management Senior Manager Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), highlighted the specific challenges ahead and how they guarantee pitch quality for the 2022 FIFA World Cup QatarTM.

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