Sept 20 Sports Turf Field Day Update
The Western Canada Turfgrass Association and Sports Turf Canada are once again partnering in an effort to deliver quality and specialized sports turf industry education this coming September 20th in Aldergrove, BC.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT 20TH AT ALDERGROVE ATHLETIC PARK.
DELEGATE REGISTRATION PRINTABLE PDF
Event Update:
- Trade show has over-sold and more booth space is being created to accommodate our very supportive vendors and sponsors. CLICK HERE to see whose coming.
- Registration has been brisk with over 125 delegates expected. Everyone is welcome to attend no matter what height you cut your grass.
- 1 CEC point in IPM has been approved.
- BBQ lunch sponsored by Corix Water Products
- Our speakers and demonstrators have been confirmed and final organizational details are in the works. Here's the full program:.
MORNING SESSIONS @ ALDERGROVE KINSMEN CENTRE
7:30-8:30
Registration & Refreshments
8:40-9:00
Opening Remarks
9:00-9:45
‘Mowing Slopes Safely’ – Greg Kornelson, Interior Turf Equipment
9:45-10:30
‘Crumb Rubber: Facts Versus Fears’ – Catherine Eiswerth, Binnie & Associates
10:30-10:50 Break
10:50-11:35
‘Chafer Beetle - Coming to a Sportsfield Near You’ – Tracy Hueppelsheuser, BC Ministry of Agriculture Entomologist
11:35-11:45
STC Sports Turf Manager of the Year Award and Student Scholarship presentation
OUTDOOR AFTERNOON SESSIONS @ ALDERGROVE ATHLETIC PARK (3-minute walk)
11:45-1:30
BBQ lunch, dedicated trade show and networking time
1:30-3:30
demo station #1: Exhibitor Trade Show Dash!
demo station #2: Slope Mowing – Greg Kornelson, Interior Turf Equipment
demo station #3: Baseball Mound Maintenance & Quick Fixes, Mike Hebrard, Athletic Field Design and Ross Baron, Nat Bailey Stadium
demo station #4: Exclusive to Premiere sponsor(s) – tentative
3:30-4:30
Closing remarks and additional demo time
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SUPPLIER'S NOTE
Over 100 sports turf management professionals are anticipated to attend morning educational sessions then adjourn to the south end of the park for a BBQ lunch sponsored by Corix Water Products, exhibitor trade show and on-field interactive demonstrations.
You're also invited to be a big part of the event! Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities are now available. Sponsors will have their logos in the event brochure if signed up by August 4th. Don't miss your opportunity to network with dozens of sportsturf managers who want to see your products and services.
ONLINE EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!
CLICK HERE for exhibitor/sponsor registration package that includes:
-registration form
-trade show layout / booth location selection form
-site plan
-exhibitor rules
Contact Anne Baliva at info@sportsturfcanada.com or Jerry Rousseau at exec.director@wctaturf.com for further information.
