Canadian Sports Fields Association upcoming events

Perth ON - Sports Field Training Day - for Suppliers / Vendors (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Partners In Sports Field Maintenance Training

Sports Field Training Days bring together professional turf managers, operators, and industry suppliers for a full day of hands-on learning, live demonstrations, and valuable networking. This interactive outdoor event showcases the latest products, equipment, and services that support safe, efficient, and high-quality sports field maintenance. Attendees gain practical, real-world insights directly from experts and suppliers through engaging presentations and on-field demos, while suppliers have a unique opportunity to share their innovations and connect with the professionals who use them every day.

Share your expertise, demonstrate your equipment and tools in action, and highlight how your products help improve safety, efficiency, and field performance.

From morning networking and coffee to on-field demos and a lively BBQ lunch, this dynamic event is designed to foster meaningful connections and showcase the very best in sports turf management. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an event that educates, inspires, and strengthens our industry.

We rely on our industry experts to assist us in our attendee educational aspects and help them create better, safer sports fields.

Oakfield Rugby Park includes natural rugby & soccer fields.

Registration Options

Display Sponsor $530

Includes:

Registration for two to showcase your products, equipment, and services directly to the sports field professionals who use them every day! (can purchase additional lunch tickets)
Opportunity to foster meaningful connections with a variety of municipalities, academic institutions & other sports organizations
Outdoor 10' x 10’ exhibit space
Recognition on our social media platforms
Company logo displayed on signage
Sponsorship recognition during day
A list of attendees post event
Company logo and contact information distributed to attendees
Company logo with link on website

Demonstration Sponsor $685

Includes:

Registration for two to share your expertise and demonstrate your products, equipment, tools and materials to the sports field professionals who use them daily! (can purchase additional lunch tickets)
Opportunity to foster meaningful connections with a variety of municipalities, academic institutions & other sports organizations
Outdoor 10' x 10’ exhibit space
Recognition on our social media platforms
Company logo displayed on signage
Sponsorship recognition during day
A list of attendees post event
Company logo with contact information distributed to attendees
Company logo with link on website
Advertisement in e-newsletter & on website
Demonstration time on the field

Extra lunch ticket (for more than 2 reps) $53 ea

NOTE: Please read though our Supplier Rules & Regulations prior to registering.

Notice of cancellation received by Sports Turf Canada via email no later than 10 calendar days before the event date will receive a complete refund, less a $50 processing fee. Those who register but do not attend will not receive a refund. If you are unable to attend, you may send a replacement in your place, provided written notification with replacements name and email is sent before the event begins. Registrants will receive a full refund should the event be cancelled. We reserve the right to cancel an event due to conditions beyond our control. Registrants are required to reach out to Sports Turf Canada by phone or email to resolve payment or refund concerns.

BOTH Perth & Waterloo - Sports Field Training Days - Suppliers / Vendors (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Partners In Sports Field Maintenance Training

Share your expertise, demonstrate your equipment and tools in action, and highlight how your products help improve safety, efficiency, and field performance.

We rely on our industry experts to assist us in our attendee educational aspects and help them create better, safer sports fields.

This year we are holding two in Ontario!

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Perth, Ontario

(natural rugby & soccer fields)

Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Waterloo, Ontario

(natural soccer and multi-purpose fields & ball diamonds, along with both indoor and outdoor artificial turf fields)

Registration Options

Display Sponsor in both Perth & Waterloo $720 *discounted

Includes:

Registration for two (can purchase additional lunch tickets)
Outdoor 10' x 10’ exhibit space
Company logo displayed on signage
Sponsorship recognition during day
A list of attendees post event
Company logo and contact details distributed to attendees
Company logo with link on website

Demonstration Sponsor in both Perth & Waterloo $930 *discounted

Includes:

Registration for two (can purchase additional lunch tickets)
Outdoor 10' x 10’ exhibit space
Company logo displayed on signage
Sponsorship recognition during day
A list of attendees post event
Company logo and contact distributed to attendees
Company logo with link on website
Advertisement in e-newsletter & on website
Demonstration time on the field

NOTE: If you wish to sign up for one training day at a different registration type as the other, please select the Demonstration registration and please email info@sportsturfcanada.com BEFORE making payment. We will adjust your invoice and email it to you for payment.

Extra lunch ticket (for more than 2 reps) $53 ea

Registration deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026

NOTE: Please read though our Supplier Rules & Regulations prior to registering.

Notice of cancellation received by Sports Turf Canada via email no later than 10 calendar days before the event date will receive a complete refund, less a $50 processing fee. Those who register but do not attend will not receive a refund. If you are unable to attend, you may send a replacement in your place, provided written notification with replacements name and email is sent before the event begins. Registrants will receive a full refund should the event be cancelled. We reserve the right to cancel an event due to conditions beyond our control. Registrants are required to reach out to CSFA / Sports Turf Canada by phone or email to resolve payment or refund concerns.

Perth ON - Sports Field Training Day - for Participants (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Reserve your spot for sports field training!

If you're looking for practical ideas, new maintenance techniques, and a chance to connect with others who work in sports field maintenance, this is a day you won't want to miss.

Here's what you can look forward to:

Learn from the experts with practical presentations focused on today's sports field challenges.

See equipment and products in action through live demonstrations and discover new ideas you can put to work right away.

Connect with your peers by sharing experiences, asking questions, and building relationships with professionals from across the region.

Take home practical tips that can help you improve field safety, playability, and maintenance efficiency.

Enjoy a great BBQ lunch and plenty of time to visit with exhibitors and fellow attendees.

Whether you're responsible for natural turf, synthetic fields, parks, or sports facilities, you'll leave with new knowledge, fresh ideas, and valuable connections that you can use all season long.

Training Days are always popular, and space is limited. Register today!

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 18^th!

CURRENT Program

Time	Description
7:30am	Arrive, check in at registration - Coffee & snacks served!
8:00am	Opening remarks
8:10am	Presentation: Creating a Hub for Learning, Community, and Collaboration by Oakfield Rugby Park
8:35am	Focus groups: We need your feedback!
9:00am – 10:00am	On-Field: Rotate through various areas, including such items as: Line painting: GPS-controlled equipment like the Stealth Striper and Swozi RTK through Simplistic Lines & Tiny Mobile Robot paint liners through G.C. Duke Maintenance resources on display with Bannerman (specialized maintenance equipment & tool), Mar-Co Products (high performance infield mixes, pitcher’s mound clay and field construction insights and consultation), DLF (turfgrass seeds, varieties and sports turf mixes), Vanden Bussche Irrigation (custom water management and irrigation systems) and more!
10:00am	On-Field Equipment & Tool Demonstration – Mowers, Aerators, Seeders, Topdressers, Blowers, Autonomous Mowers, including: See the full list below of all Vendors / Suppliers and what you can experience And more to come!
11:30am	Lunch for all thank you to DLF Canada!
12:30pm – 2:00pm	On-Field Presentations: Smarter Irrigation in Action: Rain Bird Solutions - See a demonstration of their high-performance rotors powered by their ACLP pump station while they control it through both the IQ Central Control Platform and the new Rain Bird 2.0 Ap Managing field wear Cricket pitch tips & tricks with Allett Canada
2:00pm	Wrap Up - Thanks to all those who attended!

Vendors / Suppliers (click on each companies logo to learn more):

	Allett Canada	Cricket Pitch tips & tricks
	Bannerman Turf Equipment	With specialized maintenance equipment & tools
	DLF Canada	High-performance turfgrass seeds, turfgrass varieties and sports turf mixes on display
	ECHO Robotics	Check out Echo’s TM-2050 robotic mower, TM-850 robotic mower, and the RP-1250 robotic range picker. Also, battery handheld equipment to review such as blowers and weed trimmers.
	G.C Duke Equipment	You’ll have a chance to see the Tiny Mobile Robot paint liner along with Husqvarna autonomous robot mower
	Kress	Get up close with Voyager’s 40”/60” fully autonomous zero turn mower through Kress along with their Eyepilot robotic mower, both 2WD and 4WD. There will also be a variety of power tools to check out.
	Mar-Co Products	Learn about high-performance infield mixes, pitcher's mound clay, and field construction insights and consultation on display
	Podolinsky Equipment	Explore the Wiedenmann Super 600 with Maredo overseeding heads, verticut head, coring heads, and sand filler heads as it’s demonstrated
	Rain Bird International	See a demonstration of the latest irrigation technology with high-performance rotors powered by their ACLP pump station, controlled through an IQ Central Control Platform and a new app.
	Simplistic Lines	Watch professional sports field marking and line painting with GPS-controlled equipment like the Stealth Striper and Swozi RTK along with marking paints.
	Turf Care Products	Attendees can see Toro's advanced-technology autonomous mowers in action; view the Ventrac remote-controlled, all-wheel-drive tractor built for steep slopes and delicate turf; and check out the new HK5400 sweeper from Harper Turf Equipment
	Musco Sports Lighting	Learn about updates to LED sport lighting technology complete with a spill and glare demo showing their controls and monitoring platform
	Vanden Bussche Irrigation	An introduction to their Kifco water reel

CANCELLATION

Notice of cancellation received by Sports Turf Canada no later than 10 calendar days before the event date will receive a complete refund less a $50 processing fee. Those who register but do not attend will not receive a refund. If you are unable to attend, you may send a replacement in your place, provided written notification with replacements name and email is sent before the event begins. Registrants will receive a full refund should the event be cancelled. We reserve the right to cancel an event due to conditions beyond our control. Registrants are required to reach out to Sports Turf Canada by phone or email to cancel a registration or to resolve payment or refund concerns.

Note: you may include additional attendees during your registration

Questions? Email info@sportsturfcanada.com

Thank you to the Oakfield Rugby Park for hosting!

*First time hosting by a community club!

Managing Your Infield Clinic - Thursday, Sept 24th, 2026 (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

INSTRUCTOR: Trevor Warner, City of Woodstock

Step up to the plate and join us for a ground-breaking experience in sports field maintenance! Calling all turf maintainers, our Managing Your Infield Clinic is your ticket to mastering the art of infield upkeep. Led by Trevor Warner with the City of Woodstock, this on-field clinic isn't just about getting your hands dirty—it's about transforming your field into a game-winning masterpiece. From mound repair to turf mats, we'll cover it all with practical knowledge and know how. Secure your spot now!

Includes:

daily/weekly mound repair
daily/weekly home plate repair
infield mowing
monthly edging
infield stringline and measurement lay out
monthly fertilizing (dependent on product application)
moisture management on mounds
game day chalking
daily grooming & grooming patterns
application of various conditioners
outfield fair/foul line painting (pending the day)
display/use of all hand equipment
importance of tarps and why/how they are used
turf mats, and what they do for us and user groups
an option for topdressing the infield turf grass with frequent light applications using low impact equipment
pre-game & post-game requirements

Why attend:

Learn from an infield expert
Create greater understanding of best infield maintenance
See maintenance practices demonstrated
Connect with others in the industry
See products and equipment in use

Fees:

Potential members = $492 (incl 2026 trial membership)
STC Members = $292

LUNCH IS INCLUDED

Note: Limit of 15 registrants per clinic.

Note: This is an on-field clinic which runs rain or shine, unless it’s inclement weather. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a clinic if necessary.

Natural Sports Field Management & Maintenance Course - Waterloo, ON (28 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Registration open for Natural Sports Field Management & Maintenance Course in Waterloo, ON!

This Sports Turf Canada course is designed to introduce the latest principles and techniques of managing and maintaining natural sports turf. The course will be of interest to those who manage or maintain sports fields, other turf areas, and those who wish to develop additional knowledge and skills in this important field. The course offers a range of options to deal with issues such as restricted pesticide use, restricted water use, and how best to manage with limited financial resources.

TOPICS INCLUDED:

Turf species and their uses, characteristics and benefits, emphasizing the latest and best varieties for particular uses
Soils as a growth medium for turfgrass including soil fertility, soil water movement and management of soils for better athletic field performance
Cultural practices which enhance and promote good turf and improved playing conditions
Water management including sub-surface and surface drainage systems, irrigation practices and systems and the efficient use of water and weather information for managing improvements under water restrictions
An overview of the identification, monitoring and control of weeds, insects, and diseases in sports turf
Integrated pest management (IPM) programs to recognize and monitor infestations of weeds, insects, and diseases, to identify thresholds, to reduce pesticide use, and to utilize biological and cultural methods to control/reduce infestations
Renovations and restoration methods for poorly performing fields and best practices which promote good conditions and improved maintenance practices
Sports field construction including proper design, layout, orientation and the hidden aspects for good turf

INSTRUCTOR: Tab Buckner - Township of Langley, BC

COURSE INFORMATION:

The course is two (2) consecutive days in length with 7.0 instructional hours for two days (8:00 am to 3:00 pm) which includes a test on the final day.

CSFA / STC members can bring a colleague from their place of employment and we will extend the membership rate to them also.

There will be several breaks along with a one hour lunch break and lunch will be provided. Registrants are responsible for their own accommodations, as required. Registration fees include course content and workbook.

This course includes a short test on the last day to ensure you received the information which was taught. It is all multiple choice. Registrants are required to attend 100% of the classes in order to write the test. Those who achieve a passing grade of 60% will be provided a Certificate of Successful Completion for the course. Support is provided for those with learning challenges.

CANCELLATION:

HOW TO REGISTER:

Click on the register button or call our office at 519-763-9431 or email us at members@sportsturfcanada.com for assistance.

We look forward to learning along with you!

Waterloo ON - Sports Field Training Day - for Suppliers / Vendors (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Partners In Sports Field Maintenance Training

Share your expertise, demonstrate your equipment and tools in action, and highlight how your products help improve safety, efficiency, and field performance.

We rely on our industry experts to assist us in our attendee educational aspects and help them create better, safer sports fields.

RIM Park includes natural soccer fields, multi-purpose fields & ball diamonds; along with both indoor and outdoor artificial turf fields.

Registration Options

Display Sponsor $530

Includes:

Registration for two (can purchase additional lunch tickets)
Outdoor 10' x 10’ exhibit space
Company logo displayed on signage
Sponsorship recognition during day
A list of attendees post event
Company logo with contact information distributed to attendees
Company logo with link on website

Demonstration Sponsor $685

Includes:

Registration for two (can purchase additional lunch tickets)
Outdoor 10' x 10’ exhibit space
Company logo displayed on signage
Sponsorship recognition during day
A list of attendees post event
Company logo with contact information distributed to attendees
Company logo with link on website
Advertisement in e-newsletter & on website
Demonstration time on the field

Extra lunch ticket (for more than 2 reps) $53 ea

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026

NOTE: Please read though our Supplier Rules & Regulations prior to registering

Notice of cancellation received by Sports Turf Canada via email no later than 10 calendar days before the event date will receive a complete refund, less a $50 administration fee. Those who register but do not attend will not receive a refund. If you are unable to attend, you may send a replacement in your place, provided written notification with replacements name and email is sent before the event begins. Registrants will receive a full refund should the event be cancelled. We reserve the right to cancel an event due to conditions beyond our control. Registrants are required to reach out to Sports Turf Canada by phone or email to resolve payment or refund concerns.

Waterloo ON - Sports Field Training Day - Participants (1 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Looking for Sports Field Training?

Get ready for a day packed with learning, networking, and hands-on experience on the field! Our Sports Field Training Days bring sports field professionals together for an exciting, outdoor event focused on real-world challenges, proven solutions, and the latest innovations in sports field management and maintenance.

Learn directly from industry experts through engaging training presentations and live demonstrations of latest products, tools, and maintenance techniques. Connect with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships that strengthen your career and community.

Why Attend?

Learn from the experts with practical presentations focused on today's sports field challenges.
See equipment and products in action through live demonstrations and discover new ideas you can put to work right away.

Connect with your peers by sharing experiences, asking questions and building relationships with professional from across the region.

Take home practical tips that can help you improve field safety, playability and maintenance efficiency.
Enjoy a great BBQ lunch and plenty of time to visit with vendors and fellow attendees.

Whether you're responsible for natural turfgrass, synthetic fields, parks or sports facilities, you'll leave with new knowledge, fresh ideas and valuable connections that you can use all season long.

CURRENT PROGRAM

*Time*	*Description*
7:30am	Arrive, check in at registration - Coffee & snacks provided!
8:00am	Opening remarks
8:10am	Presentation: Waterloo’s sports field story, its challenges, its successes and where we go from here
8:35am	Focus groups – we need your feedback!
9:00am	On-Field: Essential Maintenance for Synthetic Turf with Clean Turf Canada
9:30am	Get on the bus! Drive to Piller’s Fields
10:00am	On-Field: The Art of Cricket Pitch Preparation with Brian Macklin, City of Brampton
10:30am	Get on the bus! Drive to ball diamonds
11:00am	On-Field: The do's and don'ts of infield maintenance…. making your field play better every day with Mar-co Products
11:40am	On-Field: Overseeding with Bannerman Equipment
11:50am	Lunch for all thank you to DLF Canada!
12:30pm	On-Field: Smarter Irrigation in Action: Rain Bird Solutions - See a demonstration of the latest irrigation technology in action as they demonstrate high-performance rotors powered by their ACLP pump station while they control it through both the IQ Central Control Platform and the new Rain Bird 2.0 App
1:00pm	On-Field Products, Services, Equipment & Tool Demonstrations – Mowers, Aerators, Seeders, Topdressers, Tractors, Blowers, Autonomous Mowers, products available, including: see list of Vendors / Suppliers below
2:00pm	Wrap Up - Thanks to all those who attended! Get on the bus back to RIM Park parking

Registration deadline: Monday, September 28^th!

The Vendors / Suppliers (click on each company logo to learn more):

	Allett Canada	See their sports field precision equipment
	Bannerman Turf Equipment	With specialized maintenance equipment & tools
	Clean Turf Canada	Learn about maintenance practices, repair, and equipment for artificial turf
	Covermaster	Featuring their sports surface covers
	DLF Canada	Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch on them
	ECHO Robotics	Check out Echo’s TM-2050 robotic mower, TM-850 robotic mower, and the RP-1250 robotic range picker. Also, battery handheld equipment to review such as blowers and weed trimmers.
	G.C Duke Equipment	See the Tiny Mobile Robot paint liner along with Husqvarna autonomous robot mower
	Kress	Get up close with Voyager’s 40”/60” fully autonomous zero turn mower through Kress along with their Eyepilot robotic mower, both 2WD and 4WD. There will also be a variety of power tools to check out.
	Mar-Co Products	The do's and don'ts of infield maintenance…. making your field play better every day
	Musco Sports Lighting	Learn about updates to LED sport lighting technology complete with a spill and glare demo showing their controls and monitoring platform
	Nutrite	Learn about granular, soluble, natural, and organic fertilizer blends designed to build resilient turfgrass
	Plant Products	Explore fertilizers, crop protection solutions, seeds, and high-tech management tools
	Podolinsky Equipment	Explore the Wiedenmann Super 600 with Maredo overseeding heads, verticut head, coring heads, and sand filler heads as it’s demonstrated.
	Rain Bird International	See a demonstration of the latest irrigation technology with high-performance rotors powered by their ACLP pump station, controlled through an IQ Central Control Platform and a new app.
	Simplistic Lines	Watch professional sports field marking and line painting with GPS-controlled equipment like the Stealth Striper and Swozi RTK along with marking paints
	Turf Care Products	Attendees can see Toro's advanced-technology autonomous mowers in action; view the Ventrac remote-controlled, all-wheel-drive tractor built for steep slopes and delicate turf; and check out the new HK5400 sweeper from Harper Turf Equipment
	Vanden Bussche Irrigation	An introduction to their Kifco water reel

CANCELLATION

Note: you may include additional attendees during your registration

Thank you to the City of Waterloo for hosting!

Synthetic Sports Turf Safety & Maintenance Course - Waterloo, ON (2 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Sports Turf Canada’s goal is to advance the knowledge and education of sports turf professionals in Canada in the areas of synthetic sports turf field safety and maintenance. This Sports Turf Canada course will be of interest to those who manage or maintain synthetic sports turf and to those who wish to develop additional knowledge and skills in this subject matter.

Topics Include

What is synthetic turf?
History of synthetic turf
Design of fields
How to identify your type of field
Installation and drainage understanding
Field safety best practices
Infill understanding
Equipment overview
Maintenance best practices and techniques
Troubleshooting common problems

SCHEDULE

8:00—10:00 Introduction to Synthetic Turf

10:00—10:15 Break

10:15—12:00 Synthetic Maintenance

12:00—1:00 Lunch

1:00—2:00 On Field Demonstration

2:00—3:00 Brief Test

This course includes a short test on the last day to ensure you received the information which was taught. It is multiple choice. Registrants are required to attend 100% of the class in order to write the test. Those who achieve a passing grade of 60% will be provided a Certificate of Successful Completion for the course. Support is provided for those with learning challenges.

CANCELLATION:

A complete refund, less a $50 administrative fee, will be issued provided written notification of cancellation is received by Sports Turf Canada no later than 7 calendar days prior to the course start date. Those who register but do not attend will not receive a refund. If you are unable to attend, you may send a colleague in your place, provided written notification is provided in advance of the course. A refund will occur if the course needs to be cancelled for reasons beyond our control, by Sports Turf Canada . Any additional costs incurred by registrants will not be covered by Sports Turf Canada. We reserve the right to cancel any course.

Natural Sports Field Management & Maintenance Course - ONLINE (Live instruction) (2 Nov 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration open for Natural Sports Field Management & Maintenance Course - LIVE ONLINE!

This course is designed to introduce the latest principles and techniques of managing and maintaining natural sports fields. The course will be of interest to the practitioners and decision makers who manage sports fields to ensure a positive playing experience for athletes and reduce injury. This is a great opportunity to either refresh or develop knowledge and skills in this vital skillset.

The Canadian Sports Fields Association, formerly Sports Turf Canada, is a Canadian not for profit association dedicated to the promotion of better, safer sports fields through innovation, education and professional programs. We’ve been doing sports field management since 1987!

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Turf species and their uses, characteristics and benefits, emphasizing the latest and best varieties for particular uses
Soils as a growth medium for turfgrass including soil fertility, soil water movement and management of soils for better athletic field performance
Cultural practices which enhance and promote good turf and improved playing conditions
Water management including sub-surface and surface drainage systems, irrigation practices and systems and the efficient use of water and weather information for managing improvements under water restrictions
An overview of the identification, monitoring and control of weeds, insects, and diseases in sports turf
Integrated pest management (IPM) programs to recognize and monitor infestations of weeds, insects, and diseases, to identify thresholds, to reduce pesticide use, and to utilize biological and cultural methods to control/reduce infestations
Renovations and restoration methods for poorly performing fields and best practices which promote good conditions and improved maintenance practices
Sports field construction including proper design, layout, orientation and the hidden aspects for good turf

INSTRUCTOR: Tab Buckner, Township of Langley, BC

COURSE INFORMATION:

November 2nd-5th 2026

The course is 4 days in length and consists of 2.5 hours per morning on Zoom.

9:00am - 11:30am Eastern Time each day or:

Pacific Time	6:00am
Mountain Time	7:00am
Central Time	8:00am
Eastern Time	9:00am
Atlantic Time	10:00am
Newfoundland Time	10:30am
*except where daylight savings time is not recognized

TEST:

This course includes a short test on the last day to ensure you received the information which was taught. It is done online and is multiple choice. Registrants are required to attend 100% of the classes in order to write the test. Those who achieve a passing grade of 60% will be provided a Certificate of Successful Completion for the course. Support is provided for those with learning challenges.

CANCELLATION:

Notice of cancellation received by Sports Turf Canada no later than 7 calendar days before the course date will receive a complete refund, less a $50 administration fee. Those who register but do not attend will not receive a refund. If you are unable to attend, you may send a replacement in your place, provided written notification with replacements name and email is sent before the course begins. Registrants will receive a full refund should the course be cancelled. We reserve the right to cancel a course due to conditions beyond our control. Registrants are required to reach out to Sports Turf Canada by phone or email to resolve payment or refund concerns.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Click on the register button or call our office at 519-763-9431 or email us at info@sportsturfcanada.com for assistance.

We look forward to learning along with you!

What do attendees like about these online courses?

"The ability to ask questions & learning new information"

"Being able to hear from others who are in the industry"

Synthetic Sports Turf Safety & Maintenance Course - ONLINE (live instruction) (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Registration open for Synthetic Sports Turf Safety & Maintenance Course - LIVE ONLINE!

Includes live instruction

Sports Turf Canada’s goal is to advance the knowledge and education of sports turf professionals in Canada in the areas of synthetic sports turf field safety and maintenance. This two day (2.5 hours each day) Sports Turf Canada course will be of interest to those who manage or maintain synthetic sports turf and to those who wish to develop additional knowledge and skills in this subject matter.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

What is synthetic turf?
History of synthetic turf
Design of fields
How to identify your type of field
Installation and drainage understanding
Field safety best practices
Infill understanding
Equipment overview
Maintenance best practices and techniques
Troubleshooting common problems

INSTRUCTOR: Tab Buckner, Township of Langley, BC

COURSE INFORMATION:

November 17th & 18th, 2026

The course is 2 days in length and consists of 2.5 hours per morning on Zoom.

9:00am - 11:30am Eastern Time each day or:

Pacific Time	6:00am
Mountain Time	7:00am
Central Time	8:00am
Eastern Time	9:00am
Atlantic Time	10:00am
Newfoundland Time	10:30am
*except where daylight savings time is not recognized

TEST:

CANCELLATION:

HOW TO REGISTER:

Click on the register button or call our office at 519-763-9431 or email us at info@sportsturfcanada.com for assistance.

WHAT PAST ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT THE COURSE:

I have better knowledge and understanding of what to look for on the field now.

Tracey B.

Appreciated that it is working professionals that are providing this course information.

Chris D.

Now I understand the risk for players on synthetic turf.

Geoff C.

We look forward to learning along with you!