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

• provide 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
• present the information in an interesting and re-enforced style, utilizing a variety of delivery mediums, including power points; DVD's; career experiences; and presentations from industry experts- e.g. grass seed, fertilizer, irrigation and wise water management, lighting, etc.
• challenge participant engagement through situation, problem solving, case study situations
• ensure ongoing available reference resources and materials by providing each participant with a comprehensive course information binder. 

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.