Protecting Tomorrow Today®
MANAGING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SPORTS TURF INFRSTRUCTURE
A comprehensive three (3) day training and development program providing participants with current and evolving information and practices related to providing safe, quality public outdoor sports facilities.
Objectives
Summary:
Day 1 - Introductions; Participant Expectations; Course Overview; Today's Challenges, Issues and Trends; Benefits of Grass and Sportsturf; Soil Types, Function and Drainage
Day 2 - Review of Day 1; Characteristics and Selection of Grasses; Fertilizers and Nutrient Management; Cultural and Maintenance Best Practices; Plant Health Care; Irrigation and Wise Water Management; New Field Construction and/or Major Renovation
Day 3 - Review of Day 2; Overview of Common Outdoor Sports Facilities, including natural grass and artificial surfaces, lighting, etc; Weather and Outdoor Sports; Risk Management; Maintenance Equipment; Final Review; Course Test
Date: May 15 - 17, 2017
Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location:
Barrie Operations Center 165 Ferndale Dr, North Barrie, ON L4N 9V9
Cost:
OPA Members: $593.25
Potential OPA Members: $932.25
Registration closes on May 2, 2017
Please Note: Lunch will not be provided for this training session.