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Sports turf maintenance webinar series

Instructed By:

Ken Pavely

Sports Turf Maintenance Webinar Series

The task of growing and maintaining high quality turf on sports fields is difficult (lack of tools, knowledge, budget, pesticide, overuse or misuse, etc.), especially given new restrictions, growing populations and changing weather patterns. This program has been thoughtfully designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and maintain high-quality turf, as you head into 2021. Ken Pavely, a four decade veteran in the industry, provides current and timely information, principles and best practices, to assist staff in their responsibility to maintain outdoor sports facilities in an efficient and effective manner. This course will challenge participants engagement through situation, problem solving, and case study situations.

This course will cover:

Challenges, Issues & Trends
Benefits of Grass & Sports Turf
Soil Types, Functions & Drainage
Characteristics & Selection of Grasses
Fertilizers & Nutrient Management
Cultural & Maintenance Best Practices
Plant Health Care & Integrated Pest Management
Irrigation & Water Management
Overview of Common Sports Facilities
Weather & Outdoor Sports
Risk Management
Equipment Maintenance

Note: This course is provided in two half-day online seminars.

This course is worth 1 credit towards your Parks Practitioner Designation.

Here's what people say about this course:

"Great course. Loved the online option."
"The instructor was very knowledgeable and provided valuable information regarding sports turf maintenance. I really enjoyed the information and how he presented it."
"Great course, Ken was an excellent presenter and open to communication."

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Sports Turf Maintenance

Start
13 Aug 2024

9:00 AM

End
15 Aug 2024

12:30 PM

Location
Online

Spaces left
29

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Ken Pavely is our sports turf expert, with 4 decades of experience in the industry, and will be leading this workshop online. Sports turf, like soccer fields, golf courses and baseball diamonds, are difficult to maintain, especially with new standards, growing populations and changing weather patterns to consider heading into 2021. This course is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to keep them in excellent condition.

This course will cover:

Challenges, Issues & Trends

Benefits of Grass & Sports Turf

Soil Types, Functions & Drainage

Characteristics & Selection of Grasses

Fertilizers & Nutrient Management

Cultural & Maintenance Best Practices

Plant Health Care & Integrated Pest Management

Irrigation & Water Management

Overview of Common Sports Facilities

Weather & Outdoor Sports

Risk Management

Equipment Maintenance

OPA is excited to offer this course online, as a 2 day webinar series! Day 1 will run from 9:00am-12:00pm, and Day 2 will run from 9:00am-12:30pm, allowing 30 minutes at the end of the workshop for you to complete a 30 minute test.

DATE: August 13th and August 15th, 2024

Day 1 August 13th - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Day 2 August 15th - 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM to allow for a 30 minute test at the end of the course.

LOCATION: Online - Zoom (no account or download required)

COURSE COST

OPA Member: $255.00

OPA Potential Member: $356.00

This course counts as 1 credit towards the Parks Practitioner Designation.

Register below online. An invoice will be sent to you within 24hrs of registering. Payment can be made online through the invoice you will receive or via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association).

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For more information on hosting or attending, please send an email referencing the course title to training@ontarioparksassociation.ca