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Sports Turf Canada has developed and partnered to provide courses that introduce the latest principles and techniques of managing and maintaining sports turf - both natural and synthetic. The Synthetic Turf classroom-based course  is delivered throughout the year.


Upcoming events

    • 9 May 2023
    • 8:00 AM
    • 12 May 2023
    • 2:30 PM
    • RBC Centre, 259 Commodore Drive, Dartmouth, NS
    Register



    Learn, Network and See What’s New! 


    May 9 - 10, 2023 

    Sports Turf Management & Maintenance Course


    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

    The course is two (2) consecutive days length with 8.0 instructional hours for two days (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) which includes a 2-hour test on the final day.

    This course includes reference material and participants will be awarded a Certificate of Successful Completion.  

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    May 11, 2023 

    NS Sports Field Training Day

    OUR DAY INCLUDES:

    • Connecting with the suppliers and vendors who serve our industry
    • Expert industry presentation: speaker to be confirmed shortly!
    • Ability to meet other sports turf professionals who do what you do
    • Exhibitor / supplier meet & greet
    • Outdoor Supplier Showcase and Demonstrations on the Field which can include: line painting, various cultural practices (overseeding, aerating, etc), large equipment introductions, battery operated equipment viewing and more. Our imaginations will create! 

      PROGRAM:

      • 8:00am  Refreshments with Indoor Showcase
      • 8:30am Welcoming Remarks
      • 8:45am Educational Presentations Indoors by industry experts
      • 12:00pm Lunch with Supplier Meet & Greet
      • 1:00pm Outdoor Supplier Showcase and Demonstrations on the Field
      • 2:30pm Thank you, it’s going to be a talked about day!


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      May 12, 2023 

      Synthetic Sports Turf Safety & Maintenance Course


      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


      The course is one day in length with 6.5 instructional hours (8:30 am to 3:00 pm) which includes a 1-hour test on the final day.


      This course includes reference material and participants will be awarded a Certificate of Successful Completion.  


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      Registration included educational sessions, tradeshow, lunch, field demonstrations, and refreshments. 

      Note:  you may invite others from your own municipality to attend as guests.  We look forward to connecting with our members.

      • 11 May 2023
      • 8:00 AM
      • 12 May 2023
      • 2:30 PM
      • RBC Centre, 259 Commodore Drive, Dartmouth, NS
      Register



      Learn, Network and See What’s New! 



      May 11, 2023 

      NS Sports Field Training Day

      OUR DAY INCLUDES:

      • Connecting with the suppliers and vendors who serve our industry
      • Expert industry presentation: speaker to be confirmed shortly!
      • Ability to meet other sports turf professionals who do what you do
      • Exhibitor / supplier meet & greet
      • Outdoor Supplier Showcase and Demonstrations on the Field which can include: line painting, various cultural practices (overseeding, aerating, etc), large equipment introductions, battery operated equipment viewing and more. Our imaginations will create! 

        PROGRAM:

        • 8:00am  Refreshments with Indoor Showcase
        • 8:30am Welcoming Remarks
        • 8:45am Educational Presentations Indoors by industry experts
        • 12:00pm Lunch with Supplier Meet & Greet
        • 1:00pm Outdoor Supplier Showcase and Demonstrations on the Field
        • 2:30pm Thank you, it’s going to be a talked about day!


        ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

        May 12, 2023 

        Synthetic Sports Turf Safety & Maintenance Course


        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


        The course is one day in length with 6.5 instructional hours (8:30 am to 3:00 pm) which includes a 1-hour test on the final day.


        This course includes reference material and participants will be awarded a Certificate of Successful Completion.  

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        Registration included educational sessions, tradeshow, lunch, field demonstrations, and refreshments. 

        Note:  you may invite others from your own municipality to attend as guests.  We look forward to connecting with our members.

        • 12 May 2023
        • 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (ADT)
        • RBC Centre, 259 Commodore Drive, Dartmouth, NS
        Register


        INSTRUCTOR: Gord Horsman, City of Moncton 

        Our 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 one-day sports field maintenance 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

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

          This course includes reference material and participants will be awarded a Certificate of Successful Completion.  

          Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided. Registrants are responsible for their own accommodation, as required. 

          Interested in bundling this with one of our other opportunities this week such as our Sports Field Training Day on May 11th or our Natural Turf Management Course on May 9th & 10th?  

          Sports Field Training Day + 1-day Synthetic Turf Course = $304 (save $76 +)  Link to registration for this bundle   

          Sports Field Training Day + 2-day Natural Turf Course + 1-day Synthetic Turf Course = $784 (save $196 +)   Link to registration for this bundle

          Registration Deadline May 5, 202

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        If you're interested in hosting (provide a room for 15 people for, tables/chairs, some learners, a screen/TV monitor and a nearby synthetic and/or natural sports field), a course, please contact Sports Turf Canada at 519-763-9431 or info@sportsturfcanada.com or by filling out "Let us know where you'd like to see our courses being held" form. 


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        Sports Turf Canada

        364 College Road East, Unit 2

        Guelph, ON    N1G 3B9


        519-763-9431

        info@sportsturfcanada.com

        Office Hours Tuesday to Friday 8:30 - 3:30

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