NTA Conference Heads To Coeur D'Alene - Registration Open

The registration process has begun for the 69th annual conference of the Northwest Turfgrass Association, set this year for Oct. 4-6 at the famed Coeur d’Alene Resort in Idaho. Dr. Karl Danneberger from The Ohio State University will be the featured speaker, and will give presentations on shade issues and disease control.

Dr. Karl Danneberger from The Ohio State University headlines an impressive two days of educational sessions at the 69th annual conference of the Northwest Turfgrass Association. For a complete rundown of the educational sessions for the conference Oct. 4-6 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Idaho, go to www.nwturfgrass.net.

Among those joining him will be Dr. Alec Kowalewski from Oregon State University who will give two presentations. Also scheduled will be an insightful review of the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay by superintendent Josh Lewis and Larry Gilhuly of the USGA. Click here for registration information on the conference

The conference will continue with its recent tradition of a welcoming golf outing on Sunday afternoon at the resort course, followed by a dinner reception. Educational sessions will be held Monday and Tuesday mornings. A second golf outing will be held Monday afternoon, this one at Hayden Lake Country Club with another dinner reception Monday evening back at the resort.

Online registration is available at www.nwturfgrass.net.

The complete registration package is $490 with a no-golf package offered at $345, but accommodations are not included in the registration package. There are various accommodation opportunities at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, so attendees are requested to call 1-855-737-8279 to make your selection. The NTA has secured reduced room rates ($119 for North Wing; $159 for Park Tower; $189 for Lake Tower) and the NTA can assist attendees looking for a roommate to help reduce costs.

More information is available by contacting Paul Ramsdell, the executive director of the NTA, at mpsparks90@aol.com or 253-219-8360. A breakdown of sponsorship opportunities is available by visiting www.nwturfgrass.net, and Paul can assist with more information as well. Hope to see everyone this fall at Coeur d’Alene.