By Jason Pick
More than 700 members strong, the Western Canada Turfgrass Association has been supporting golf course superintendents, sportsfield managers and their respective supply network reliably for over 50 years and remains as dedicated as ever in fulfilling its mandate of ‘Research, Education, Discussion and Advocacy’.
On May 26, 2016, the Township of Langley (TOL) Parks Department will partner with Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), Western Canada Turfgrass Association (WCTA) and Sports Turf Canada (STC) to provide an outdoor educational program to a group of Langley Seconday School grade 9 students.
Read more: First Ever 'First Green Sportsfield Edition' Announced
prepared by Jerry Rousseau
Thank you for the opportunity to present a report.
Our largest annual undertaking, the 53rd Annual WCTA Conference and Trade Show held for the first time in Whistler, BC, is now part of this association's history. Feedback on the education program, food, venue, service and surroundings, among other things, has been tremendously positive and we’re very happy that both exhibitors and delegates thoroughly enjoyed the event.
May is First Green month, and golf courses across the U.S. and Canada are hosting local schools for First Green STEM* field trips. In a First Green field trip, golf course superintendents host students where they test water quality, collect soil samples, identify plants, design plantings, and calculate the square footage of parts of the golf course that the superintendents deal with every day.
The turgrass research funding year begins with our annual conference and trade show. At that time, we receive contributions from allied organizations like the BC Golf Superintendents Association and Kwantlen University Turf Club along with revenues generated from our Silent Auction and other fundraisers.
Every WCTA member contributes too! Unique to our association, 10% of member dues go directly toward research project funding right off the top.
Read more: Turf Research Double Shot - 2016 Contributors so far and Project Funding Announcement