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Large US Industry Association Joins ROPS Discussion
By WCTA Staff
Representatives of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the US trade association representing 100+ domestic and international equipment manufacturers, recently contacted the Western Canada Turfgrass Association office looking for a powerpoint presentation made by Executive Director, Jerry Rousseau, to Kootenay area golf superintendents on the subject of rollover protection (ROPS) on golf carts.
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July Is Smart Irrigation Month!
In 2016, British Columbia became the first province in Canada to officially proclaim July as 'Smart Irrigation Month'. With continued advocacy work lead by Terry Ormrod, current member and Past President of IIABC, current CPCIA Director and a current member of the WCTA, Manitoba and Alberta subsequently recognized the importance of the irrigation industry and improving water use efficiency and management.
WCTA Releases ROPS Powerpoint
Release…August 15, 2019
In an effort to increase golf industry awareness and in support of previous articles, the Western Canada Turfgrass Association has released a powerpoint presentation on the subject of proposed amendments by WorkSafeBC that would require roll-over protection on golf carts.
Nat Bailey Infield Skin Reno
By Jerry Rousseau
If you didn't know it, the infield skin of a baseball or softball infield is the area where dirt is used, such as the areas around the bases, base paths, home plate, pitcher's mound and any other part of the infield not covered with grass.