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!

What you’ll experience at this Training Day:

How to create a hub for learning, community, and collaboration
Maintenance resources on display with suppliers / vendors such as Bannerman, DLF, Marco's Infield Products & Materials, Nutrite and more
Cultural practices, managing wear & field repair demonstrations
New mowing patterns
Smarter Irrigation in Action: Rain Bird Solutions -
See Rain Bird's 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.
Cricket Pitch tips & tricks with Allett
An on-field equipment & tool demonstration including the following and more
- Simplistic Line’s painters
- Voyager’s 40”/60” fully autonomous zero turn mower through Kress
- Kress Eyepilot robotic mower 2WD and 4WD
- A variety of power tools from Kress
- Tiny Mobile Robot paint liner through GC Duke
- Husqvarna autonomous robot mower
- Echo’s TM-2050 robotic mower, TM-850 robotic mower, and RP-1250 robotic range picker
- Battery handheld equipment such as blowers and weed trimmers through Echo
- Wiedenmann Super 600 with Maredo overseeding heads, verticut head, coring heads, and sand filler heads through Podolinsky Equipment

This is what we know so far and this list will continue to increase!

CURRENT Program

Time	Description
7:30am	Attendees arriving (dependent on distance) Coffee & snacks served inside!
8:00am	Opening remarks
8:10am	Presentation: Oakfield Rugby Park - Creating a hub for learning, community, and collaboration
8:35am	Focus groups
9:00am – 9:25am 9:30am – 9:55am 10:00am – 10:25am	On-Field: Rotate through various areas, including such items as: Line painting – Simplistic & Tiny Mobile Maintenance resources on display – Bannerman, Marco Products, DLF, Nutrite Cultural practices demonstration Topdressing demo Field repairs Aerating techniques
10:30am	Equipment & Tool Demonstration – Mowers, Aerators, Seeders, Topdressers, Tractors, Blowers, Autonomous Mowers, etc
11:30am	Lunch for all thanks to DLF Canada!
12:30pm – 2:00pm	On-Field Presentations: · Managing Field Wear · Smarter Irrigation in Action: Rain Bird Solutions · Cricket Pitch tips & tricks with Allett
2:00pm	Wrap Up - Thanks to all those who attended! Safe travels back this afternoon.

Registration includes educational presentations, supplier displays, lunch, field demonstrations and refreshments.

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!

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 Maintenance 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 industry experts about sports field trends, new products and services and operational procedures
See field maintenance practices demonstrated

Meet others and leave with new contacts to assist with challenges

View products and equipment in use
Gain new insights and ideas on sports field management

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Time	Description
7:30am	Attendees arriving (dependent on distance) Coffee & snacks served inside!
8:00am	Opening remarks
8:10am	Presentation: To Be Advised
8:35am	Focus groups
9:00am – 9:25am 9:30am – 9:55am 10:00am – 10:25am 10:30am – 10:55am	On-Field: Rotate through various areas, including such items as: · Synthetic turf maintenance requirements · Line painting · View sports field resources on display · Autonomous mowers · Cultural practices demonstration · Fertilizing know-how & calibration · Topdressing demo · Field repairs · Aerating techniques
11:00am	On-Field: Cricket Pitch tips & tricks
11:30am	Lunch for all!
12:30pm – 2:00pm	On-Field Demonstrations, such as · Equipment expo · Managing field wear · Irrigation best practices · Importance of effective infield maintenance
2:00pm	Wrap Up - Thanks to all those who attended! Safe travels back this afternoon.

Registration includes educational presentations, supplier displays, lunch, field demonstrations, unlimited amount of conversations and refreshments.

Registration deadline: Monday, September 28^th!

CANCELLATION

Note: you may include additional attendees during your registration

Thank you to the City of Waterloo for hosting!