Magazine - Articles by Simon Kars

21 Questions with Ron Ferguson
30 Jul 2009 - 21 Questions - Simon Kars
While Pitchcare Oceania was in New Zealand, we met up with one of our long time members Ron Ferguson from Sunnybrae Bowling Club. Join us as we ask our first set of 21 questions on our New Zealand road trip!

Not Just a School
27 Jul 2009 - Schools - Simon Kars
St Joseph's College prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded, balanced education, focusing on boys' academic, physical, social, spiritual and recreation needs. The school possesses a rich and proud history dating from 1881, with many notable ‘Old Boys’ including fifty plus Australian Wallabies, numerous state/provincial Rugby Union players, several Rugby League players and various international test cricketers.

21 Questions with John Cotter
30 Jun 2009 - 21 Questions - Simon Kars
Pitchcare Oceania takes Anco's John Cotter aside to ask him our famous questions. Our new 21 question format puts selected members directly under the microscope, with John being our first candidate!

NORTHOP HALL a hidden gem...
22 Jun 2009 - Cricket - Simon Kars
Southern Wales has always been regarded as the pinnacle of Welsh Cricket, with big clubs around Cardiff and Swansea setting the trend. But no one should disregard the clubs to the north-west, which possess some of the best pitches and playing surfaces seen for hundreds of miles around.

15 Questions with Michael Reid from PILA Group
8 Jun 2009 - 21 Questions - Simon Kars
Pitchcare Oceania asks Michael Reid from PILA Group the big questions, revealing the true feelings Michael has for his co-worker, and his love of Pitchcare's bright hats.

Hinkley Continues to Convert
2 Jun 2009 - Rugby - Simon Kars
The Parramatta Eels are not having the best start to the 2009 ruby league season with some critics putting question marks over players at the club. Yet year after year one aspect of the club which is never in question is the high quality playing surfaces prepared by head groundsman, Dave Hinkley

15 Questions with Reece Wooldridge from PILA Group
31 May 2009 - 21 Questions - Simon Kars
The managing director of the PILA Group Reece Wooldridge, answers our famous 15 Questions. One of Reece's answers should have Angelina Jolie worried!

Shed Raider St Joseph's College
26 May 2009 - Shed Raider - Simon Kars - 1 comment
Here's a glance at Bill Rawling's shed. This issue has a look at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill work shed - are they in the running for the best shed?

Shed Raider Parramatta Stadium
13 May 2009 - Shed Raider - Simon Kars
A sneak peek into someone's shed. This issue has a look at Parramatta Stadium's work shed- can they make the pass mark?

15 Questions with Graeme Logan
10 May 2009 - 21 Questions - Simon Kars - 1 comment
Pitchcare Oceania grabs Graeme Logan from Sydney's Olympic ANZ Stadium for 15 quick questions. Find out what makes one of our high profile groundsmen tick.

On Serve at Kooyong
21 Apr 2009 - Tennis - Simon Kars
Kooyong Lawns Tennis Club is the spiritual home of Australian tennis and has been so since 1892. The previous home of the Australian Open and numerous Davis Cup matches only touches on the club’s rich and proud history. Now for over 18 months, Nick Rennison has worn the prestigious title as Head Grounds Manager at Kooyong.