SALTEX, the UK’s turf management show is introducing a new interactive event space at this year’s event, bringing gamification and play to the heart of the exhibition, which is being held at the NEC Birmingham from November 12-13.
Located in Hall 17, between the Spotlight Stage and the VIP Lounge, the ‘Arcade Zone’ offers a space to recharge and get stuck into a bit of friendly competition, all without leaving the action. It allows visitors the chance to press pause on business and dive into fast-paced games and have a go at winning a wide range of prizes.
Key features of the Arcade Zone will Include:
- GMA Grass Identification Game – Put your turf knowledge to the test, complete the quiz correctly in the quickest time, and win a year’s GMA membership.
- Husqvarna Robot Mower Racetrack – Ready, Set, Mow! It’s a battle of speed on Husqvarna’s custom-built track to be crowned champion.
- Cramer’s Leaf Blower Darts – Propel the ball through the launch tube and register the highest score to win Cramer’s 82V Blower 22 N.
- Fast Feet Football Challenge – How quick are your feet? Step into the arena and test your agility in this timed football skills challenge. Compete for the leaderboard and bragging rights and your chance to win £100.
- Racing Simulator – Take on a range of racetracks and be in with a chance to win an Ultimate Adventures Experience Box.
- Virtual Golf: Closest to the Pin Challenge – Grip it and rip it! Take your best shot on the cityscape hole for your chance to win an Ultimate Adventures Experience Box.
Visitors can also look forward to The Workshop with Tom Stidder, offering hands-on guidance to help grounds teams get the best out of their equipment, and a headline Learning LIVE session on mindset from rugby legend James Haskell – followed by a DJ set in the Clubhouse during Happy Hour. And, for the first time ever, parking is free for all attendees.
“We’re always looking for fresh ways to enhance the SALTEX experience,” said Sarah Hunter, Head of Events at the Grounds Management Association. “We listen closely to the demands and needs of the industry, and we know that as much as SALTEX is about business and discovering what’s new, it’s also about connecting people to others in the industry. The Arcade Zone brings a playful new energy to the show, encouraging people to interact and enjoy being part of something bigger.”