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Lloyd team member, Zach Plum, recently had the opportunity to attend another edition of the SGL Masterclass, this time across the pond in Liverpool!⚽️ The two-day Masterclass brings together leaders in the sports turf and stadium technology industry to explore the latest innovations in stadium grow lighting, tour iconic venues, and learn directly from some of the most experienced professionals in the field. 💡🌱 Day 1 kicked off at the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City FC. 🏆 Attendees heard from City Football Group and Manchester City’s grounds leaders, John Ledwidge and Dale Hayward, who shared insights on management strategies, organizational structure, and best practices used across the broader City Football Group network. After the morning presentations, the group moved pitch-side for field demonstrations, then headed to Goodison Park in the afternoon, the historic home of Everton FC for 133 years before the club’s recent move to Hill Dickinson Stadium. 🏟️ Day 2 featured an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of the new Hill Dickinson Stadium. Education sessions were led by Craig Knight, Everton’s Head of Grounds, along with several other industry experts who shared perspectives on modern stadium operations, turf management, and emerging technologies. 🚜🧪 The Masterclass wrapped up with a visit to Stoke Racecourse, current home of Wrexham AFC! Attendees learned about the club’s remarkable history and the significant stadium and pitch upgrades driven by their recent promotions through the English Football League. A big thank you to the entire SGL team for hosting another outstanding event. We’re excited for what’s ahead in stadium technology and the continued evolution of world-class playing surfaces! 🌟🌱💪 Lloyd team members, Jane Theobald and Sam Wise, attended the 2026 CASH Conference last week! Jane and Sam enjoyed spending the day connecting with partners, reinforcing existing relationships and building new ones. Between the trade show floor, daily classes, and evening mixers, it was a strong opportunity to stay engaged with the K-12 facilities community and the vendors we regularly collaborate with. Happy 2026 Engineers Week from the Lloyd team! 👷♂️📐 We are celebrating our talented engineers who help turn ideas into reality. From tackling complex challenges to analyzing the details, their knowledge and dedication power the sports, civil, and landscape infrastructure we proudly deliver every day.  Pat and Bob hit the links last week for the Inaugural Cactus League Golf Day! ⛳️With Lloyd’s history of working on nearly every Spring Training venue in the state, we’re proud to support the @thecactusleague and the sporting value they bring to the Valley. It was a perfect day to enjoy the stunning desert scenery while supporting such a vital part of the Arizona sporting landscape. 🌵⚾️ Happy Super Bowl LX! 🏈🏆 We’re gearing up for the big game on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium! 🌉 Thinking back to where it all began - the very first Super Bowl was played on January 15, 1967, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where the Green Bay Packers took on the Kansas City Chiefs and history was made. The Lloyd team is grateful to have contributed our services and expertise to 7 Super Bowl venues thus far! From LA’s historic Coliseum to the Bay Area today - best of luck to both teams! 🎉 📸: Getty Images  |