a game changer

27TH CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
JANUARY 19-22, 2016 • SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
A GAME
CHANGER
Powerful education sessions to help you transform
your sports fields and your performance.
FREE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION,
a $375 value, with a new Membership.
See details inside.
Schedule At A Glance
Tues., Jan. 19
6:30 - 8 am
6:30 am - 5:30 pm
7 am - 5 pm
8:30 am - 5 pm
11 am - 12 pm
2:30 - 5 pm
3:30 - 7:30 pm
6 - 9 pm
Continental Breakfast
Registration Open
Full Day Seminar-on-Wheels Tour
SAFE Golf Tournament
Fun Walk/Run
STMA Academy - Advanced level
STMA Certification Exam
SAFE Night of Bowling
A GAME
CHANGER
Wed., Jan. 20
7 - 8 am
7 am - 6:30 pm
8 - 9:30 am
9:45 am - 12 pm
12 - 2 pm
12 - 2 pm
2 - 5 pm
5:15 - 6:15 pm
6:30 - 7 pm
7 - 10 pm
Continental Breakfast
Registration Open
Opening General Session
Conference Education
Break
Women’s Forum
Conference Education
Conference Networking Sessions
First Timers’ & International Attendees’ Reception
Welcome Reception
Thurs., Jan. 21
6:45 - 7:45 am
7 - 8 am
7 am - 6 pm
8 - 10:45 am
11 am - 1:15 pm
1:30 - 6 pm
1:30 - 6:30 pm
2 - 4:30 pm
2 - 6 pm
Certification Breakfast
Continental Breakfast
Registration Open
Conference Education
Featured Speaker, Annual Meeting, Lunch
SAFE Silent Auction (Trade Show Floor)
STMA Exhibition with Dessert & Late Afternoon Reception
Student Challenge
Committee Meetings (Trade Show Floor)
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Fri., Jan. 22
7 - 8 am
7 - 8 am
7 am - 12 pm
8 - 10 am
10 am - 12:30 pm
10 am - 1 pm 12 - 1 pm
1:15 - 5 pm
1:30 - 2:30 pm
1:30 - 3 pm
3:15 - 5 pm
6:30 - 10 pm
Continental Breakfast
Past President’s Breakfast
Registration Open
Conference Education
SAFE Silent Auction (Trade Show Floor)
STMA Exhibition with Lunch & Innovative Sessions
Student Lunch
Half-day Seminar-on-Wheels Tour
Fun Walk/Run
Conference Education
Chapter Officers’ Training
SAFE Live Auction, STMA Reception & Awards Banquet
Sat., Jan. 23
8 am - 12 pm
8 am - 1 pm
STMA Certification Exam
ASBA Certification Exam
New This Year!
NEW!
Full conference registrants receive
FREE electronic access to all of the
education session recordings, a $99 value!!
Not-to-miss Conference Highlights!
Academy Advanced Learning Sessions Pre-Conference - No Additional Charge
Tues., Jan. 19, 2:30 - 5 pm (see detail on pg. 5)
SAFE Events
Tues., Jan. 19
8:30 am - 5 pm Diamond Pro SAFE Golf Tournament, Riverwalk
Golf Club (see details on pg. 4) Four Hole-in-one
Prizes including $10,000!
6 - 9 pm Fields Inc./SAFE Night of Bowling, Tavern Bowl
(see details on pg. 4)
Thurs., Jan. 21
1:30 - 6 pm Silent Auction Sponsored by Pioneer Athletics
Trade Show Floor
Fri., Jan. 22
10 am - 12:30 pm Silent Auction Sponsored by Pioneer Athletics
Trade Show Floor
6:45 - 7:15 pm SAFE Live Auction
Sessions on Sports Injuries and Biomechanics
Wed., Jan. 20, 8 - 9:30 am
Opening General Session
Speakers will be giving comprehensive presentations later on
Wednesday.
Richard Kent, Ph.D.
Daniel Russell, Ph.D.
Joel Stitzel, Ph.D.
Thurs., Jan. 21, 11 am - 1:15 pm
Annual Meeting & Lunch
Featured Speaker Timothy Gay, Ph.D.,
Sponsored by WorldClass Athletic Surfaces
All members are invited to attend, meet your
new Board of Directors, enjoy lunch and hear
the featured speaker.
NEW! Networking Center in Registration
Sponsored by GreenOne Industries
Meet your colleagues in an informal setting. Relax, have a beverage,
and share your stories! Open:
Tues., Jan. 19, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm Thurs., Jan. 21, 7 am - 6 pm
Wed., Jan. 20, 7 am - 6:30 pmFri., Jan. 22, 7 am - 12 pm
Networking Sessions
Wed., Jan. 20, 5:15 - 6:15 pm
Meet with your peers during this formalized networking session.
Each category of membership meets separately to share issues and
practical solutions.
First Timers’ & International
Attendees’ Reception
Wed., Jan. 20, 6:30 - 7 pm
Welcome our new attendees and our international participants to
San Diego!
Welcome Reception
Wed., Jan. 20, 7 - 10 pm
Enjoy seeing old friends and meeting new ones during this highenergy reception that officially kicks off the conference. Enjoy heavy
hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The reception will be held on an
outdoor patio, with heaters, so you can enjoy the beautiful San
Diego Bay. SAFE’s Casino Night will not be held this year.
Sponsored by The Toro Company and Covermaster
Exhibition - With Silent Auctions to Benefit
The SAFE Foundation
Thurs., Jan. 21, 1:30 - 6:30 pm
(Dessert at 1:30 pm; Reception at 4:30 pm)
Fri., Jan. 22, 10 am - 1 pm
(Lunch 11:30 am; Innovative sessions 10 am - 12 pm)
Meet with distributors, company representatives and product
developers to see the latest industry equipment, products and
services.
Silent Auctions sponsored by Pioneer Athletics
Awards Reception, Banquet and
SAFE Live Auction
Fri., Jan. 22, 6:30 - 10 pm
Support SAFE by bidding on top-of-the-line equipment, technology
and autographed items during the reception. Then join your fellow
attendees and enjoy excellent food and beverage while honoring the
association’s award winners. RSVP is required, and coat and tie and
comparable attire for women is preferred.
Awards Program sponsored by Ewing, Carolina Green Corp., Graff’s
Turf, Hunter Industries, Pro’s Choice, World Class Athletic Surfaces
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Everything You Need to Know
Education & Trade Show Locations
Banned Activities
Host Hotel
Suitcasing & Outboarding
Suitcasing is when an attendee solicits business in the trade show aisles
or other public spaces such as a hospitality suite or a restaurant. Also
called outboarded events, these types of activities are detrimental to the
exhibition. These are unethical business practices and will not be
tolerated. To distribute information or conduct business, you must be an
exhibitor. STMA has the right to remove anyone who violates this policy.
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
1 Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-232-1234
Room rate: $199 (rate available until Dec. 15 or until the room block is
sold out) Call or go on line: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/4e6a0ad0
Come early or stay late! The room rate is honored three days pre-andpost conference.
San Diego Convention Center
Antitrust Policy
STMA supports competition and adheres to a policy of strict conformity
to the spirit and letter of the antitrust laws. Pricing, sales terms, wages
and any other competitive information should never be discussed at
STMA’s meetings.
NEW! FREE Conference App
Use it Pre, During & Post Conference!
This custom-developed app will help you select the educational sessions
you want to attend and speakers you want to hear, then build your
schedule. Get information on exhibitors and where they are located on
the trade show floor. You’ll be able to take surveys about the sessions,
download all of the educational materials, contact other attendees and
much more.
Sponsored by Barenbrug, Graff’s Turf, John Deere and WorldClass
Athletic Surfaces
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111 West Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
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Airport & Ground Transportation
The San Diego Airport is approximately 8 miles from the Manchester
Grand Hyatt. Taxi service is the most direct and economical.
Air Travel
Need help with your airline flights? Call STMA’s travel agency, WorldTek
Travel, Ph. 800-233-5989.
Support The SAFE Foundation, STMA’s Charity by participating in its
events and by donating items for its Auctions and Raffles. Typical
donations include team gear, products, equipment, tickets to sporting
events, gift cards, and sports memorabilia. Drop your items off at
Registration.
CEUs & Pesticide Recertification Credits
Many organizations recognize the caliber of STMA education and are
awarding CEUs. CEUs will be available through ASBA, GCSAA, IA,
NIAAA, NRPA, PGMS, and NALP. Pesticide Recertification credits will
only be available for California. If you are attending from another state and
are in need of pesticide recertification credits, you are responsible for
contacting your state’s Department of Agriculture for approval.
Conference Attire
Business casual (slacks and a collared shirt for men and comparable
apparel for women) is the preferred conference attire. Coat and tie are
requested for the Awards Banquet. Cutoffs, jeans, t-shirts and ball caps
are discouraged.
Weather
The average daily high temperature in San Diego in January is 65
degrees; average daily low is 50 degrees.
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Optional Events
Seminar on Wheels Tours
Sponsored by Bush Turf and GreenOne Industries
Tues., Jan. 19, 7 am - 5 pm
Includes transportation and lunch: $65
So Cal Sports Complex – Oceanside
Fri., Jan. 22, 1:15 - 5 pm
Includes transportation: $35
Qualcomm Stadium – San Diego
This Tifway 419 bermudagrass field hosts numerous events: 10 NFL
games, 6 collegiate games, 2 NCAA bowl games, soccer matches,
Supercross, monster trucks, concerts, conventions, and has hosted
3 Superbowl games. Hear about the maintenance program that
keeps the field in top shape.
San Diego State University – San Diego
This new 100-acre complex is in its first full year of play with 23
full-size soccer fields. It has approximately 54 acres in Bandera
bermudagrass and has a heavy soccer tournament schedule that
brings 10,000-15,000 people on-site each tournament day. The
complex also hosts lacrosse and football events, and local club
soccer leagues use the fields for practices and games.
Del Mar Race Track – Del Mar
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club opened in 1937 and instantly
became a playground for the stars. Hear about the challenges of
maintaining the track and infield surfaces for maximum safety for the
athletes — human and equine.
San Diego Jewish Academy – San Diego
This closed campus hosts football, soccer and baseball — all on the
same multi-use, high performing, sand-based field. You will learn
about the maintenance practices required for each sport and how
the bermudagrass field transitions from soccer to baseball each
March. The field won an STMA Soccer Field of the Year Award in
2009.
Petco Park – San Diego
See three sports facilities. Tony Gwynn Stadium is a bermudagrass
field, overseeded with perennial ryegrass. The biggest challenge is
layering in the outfield rootzone. In 2013, a Quik Drain system was
installed to help with drainage and flushing of salts. Sod was laid on
top of the drainage due to time constraints, which creates root zone
management challenges. The Sport Deck is a bermudagrass field
that is not overseeded. The field is built on top of a parking structure,
which leads to payload and accessibility issues. The root zone depth
is inconsistent and deep-tine aeration is not possible. Men’s and
women’s soccer teams train and compete on this surface. The field
is surrounded by a track and utilized by track and field athletes year
around. Football/Lacrosse Synthetic Field receives heavy traffic.
The biggest challenge is finding time to perform the necessary
maintenance around programming.
Fun Run/Walk
Tues., Jan. 19, 11 am
Fri., Jan. 22, 1:30 pm
Join your friends and fellow runners for a relaxing run/walk by the
bay, led by California Chapter members and running enthusiast Tom
Nielsen of the Louisville Bats.
CSFM Testing
This overseeded Bandera bermudagrass field is home to the San
Diego Padres and plays host to many other events. Hear about the
year-round cultural and maintenance practices and how the field
transitions for non-baseball events.
Tues., Jan. 19, 3:30 - 7:30 pm
Sat., Jan. 23, 8 am - 12 pm
Pre-qualification and pre-registration by Dec. 15 is required for those
who wish to take the exam. If you test on Tuesday and do not pass all
of the sections, you may be able to retest on those sections on
Saturday. To find out if you qualify for the certification program, call
STMA at 800-323-3875.
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ASBA Testing
Sat., Jan. 23, 8 am - 1 pm
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) offers three
certifications for field builders and will be conducting these tests
during the STMA conference. To find out if you qualify to test, go to
sportsbuilders.org or contact ASBA, ph. 866-501-2722. The deadline
to apply to test is Dec. 15. Those testing to become a CFB, CFB-N or
CFB-S must register for the STMA conference, purchasing a
one-day package at a minimum.
COTS Training
Fri., Jan. 22, 3:15 - 5 pm
Chapter board members are invited to a networking reception and
training session. Hear how chapters are being successful in growing
and acquiring commercial sponsorship and support, and meeting
their members’ educational needs.
Sponsored by Aquatrols, Hunter Industries, John Deere, Pioneer
Athletics, and Turface Athletics
Women’s Forum Lunch
Wed., Jan. 20, 12 - 2 pm
Pre-Registration Required - See Registration Form
Celebrating its ninth year, all women at the conference are invited to
participate in a facilitated discussion and enjoy lunch.
Sponsored by founding sponsor Hunter Industries
Fields, Inc. SAFE Night of Bowling Tavern Bowl
Tues., Jan. 19, 6 - 9 pm
Team and Individual Prizes! Transportation, Bowling, Dinner and
Drink Tickets Included
Enjoy bowling, food and beverages. Sign up with fellow chapter
members or other friends and bowl as teams or join in and
participate as an individual. Thanks to the generosity of our
sponsors, nearly all of your bowling registration fee will go directly
to the SAFE Foundation to fund scholarships, grants and educational
outreach.
Title Sponsor: Fields, Inc.; Drink Ticket Sponsor: Beacon Athletics
Student Activities
NEW! Due to feedback from our student
members, there will not be a specific student
educational track. Students are welcome and
encouraged to attend all conference education
and events.
Student Networking Session
Diamond Pro SAFE Golf Tournament Riverwalk Golf Club
Tues., Jan. 19
8:30 am, Buses load; 10 am, Registration; 11 am, Shotgun start
Exciting Prizes! Win $10,000 cash, luxurious golf trips to French Lick
Resort, or $500 on-line shopping spree for a hole-in-one!
Lunch, a drink ticket and post tournament reception included. Rental
clubs available.
This annual event will be held on the Presidio and Mission courses
which were designed by Ted Robinson, Sr. and Jr. in the old style,
leaving the terrain completely natural. Multiple tees on each hole
provide an enjoyable experience for golfers of all abilities. Proceeds
benefit the SAFE scholarship and educational outreach program.
Title Sponsor: Diamond Pro; Drink Ticket Sponsor: Carolina Green
Corp.; Hole Sponsor: JSM Services
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Wed., Jan. 20, 5:15 - 6:15 pm
Gather with students from other universities to discuss trends,
issues and share information.
STMA Student Challenge
Thurs., Jan. 21, 2 - 4:30 pm
Participants receive FREE conference registration by competing.
Undergraduates from two- and four-year institutions are eligible to
compete in teams of up to four people. Graduate students are not
eligible. Win $4,000 for your school! Preregistration is required and
can only be completed online at stma.org.
Founding sponsor: Hunter Industries; Supporting Sponsor: Ewing
STMA Student Lunch
Fri., Jan. 22, 12 - 1 pm
Join your fellow student members and network with sports field
managers. Winners of the Student Challenge will be announced
post-lunch at the Hunter Industries booth.
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CONFERENCE LEARNING SESSIONS
Tues., Jan. 19
Wed., Jan. 20
STMA Academy
8 - 9:30 am
2:30 - 5 pm
Crisis Communications for Sports Turf Managers
Speakers: Scott Boyle and Brandon Horvath, Ph.D. - University of
Tennessee
This presentation is designed to teach the skills necessary to navigate the
world of media and crisis management. Attendees will learn to address
crises that are potentially in the public view and likely to receive attention
from mass media or regulators. Learn to prepare in advance for crises, get
tips for maintaining control, and plan your media messaging.
Reducing Inputs and Enhancing Turf Performance Through Site
Specific Management
Speakers: Gerald Henry, Ph.D. and Chase Straw - University of Georgia
Variability between soil, plants, and field use on large athletic field
complexes make it difficult to manage each field using the same
management plan. This presentation will discuss enhanced field
performance through use of site-specific irrigation, fertility, and cultivation
practices, prediction of field playability, and assessment tools that can be
integrated into daily field management.
Developing and Implementing Best Management Practices for
Sports Field Water Conservation
Speakers: Clint Waltz, Ph.D. - University of Georgia and Mark Holder Roswell Recreation & Parks Department
This workshop will highlight the importance of water conservation as it
pertains to sports field maintenance practices. The advantages of the
BMPs approach with their direct impact on cultural practices, turfgrass
selection, irrigation audits, alternative water sources, and financial impact
on the facilities and players will be presented. Participants will initiate the
process of drafting a water conservation program specific to their sports
field facilities and will have the resources to complete the BMPs for sports
field water conservation.
Plant Soil Interactions
Speaker: Nick Christians, Ph.D. - Iowa State University
This presentation will address soil science and how it relates to the
management of sports fields. Participants will learn the basics of
interpreting soil tests and have improved knowledge of how to develop a
fertility program for turfgrass.
Optimizing Mowing and Application Equipment Performance
Through Sound Maintenance Practices
Speaker: Jim Nedin - Jim Nedin Consulting Services
This presentation will highlight optimizing the performance of reel and
rotary mowers as well as pesticide and fertilizer application equipment.
Frequent maintenance of mowing equipment through proper setup,
adjustments and maintenance will promote healthy turfgrass. Accurate
calibration of pesticide and fertilizer application equipment will ensure
application accuracy and minimize environmental impacts.
Opening General Session
This year we feature emerging research related to sports injuries. Three
20-minute presentations will introduce the research industry leaders are
conducting to improve athlete safety. Presentations include:
Richard Kent, Ph.D.
Daniel Russell, Ph.D.
Joel Stitzel, Ph.D.
9:45 - 10:45 am
Warm-Season Turf, Cool-Season Turf…Why Not Both?
Speaker: Brian Winka, CSFM - City of Chesterfield Parks Department
Turfgrass breeders have been working on warm-season turfgrasses that
can exist in the north and cool-season turfgrasses that can survive in the
south. Combining species on transition zone athletic surfaces may be a
viable option for some turfgrass managers to provide year-round play. This
presentation will discuss extending the playing time of your field,
protecting your asset and saving time and money by not transitioning
turfgrass year after year.
Sports Turf Management, Past, Present, and Future
Speaker: Bob Campbell, CSFM - Retired, University of Tennessee
This presentation looks back at people, innovations, and events, both
famous and infamous, that have helped build memories over time and
shaped the profession to what it is today. We will also discuss ways in
today’s environment that the sports turf manager can define himself
before others have the opportunity. Finally, we will look at our opportunity
and obligation to be a builder of dreams and memories.
Is Your Facility Safe?
Speaker: Scott Bills, CSFM - Sports Field Solutions, LLC
This presentation will help attendees learn about the ‘Standards of Care’
and ‘The Theory of Liability’ as they relate to the responsibility of facility
managers, administrators, athletic directors, and coaches to provide safe
and playable athletic facilities.
Truth: Organics vs. Synthetics
Speaker: Jason Bowers, CSFM - Glenstone Foundation
Are organic or synthetic chemicals best when it comes to choosing
fertilizers and pesticides? This presentation will be a discussion of what
works in different situations, what the possible ‘tradeoffs’ could be in each
scenario, and how not to waste time or money on products that simply
won’t work, based on research and firsthand experience.
Managing the Drought as a Public Entity
Speaker: Chris Ralston - San Juan Unified School District
California is experiencing the worst drought in history. This session will
provide information on scheduling irrigation as part of a large public entity
across several properties to meet state mandates. Discussion will also
include actions taken in 2014, results from that time period, adjustments
for 2015, and these results.
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New Trends and Technology in Sports Turf
Speakers: Representatives from STMA Commercial Companies
This popular session is back for its fifth consecutive year. Ten of STMA’s
commercial companies have been selected to give a five–minute
presentation to introduce and explain the benefits of a new or improved
product or service currently available to sports turf managers.
11 am - 12 pm
Who’s Afraid of Calculations?
Speaker: Samuel Doak - Virginia Tech
Attendees will accurately calculate basic fertilizer, topdressing, and
control agent calculations with some short cuts and money-saving
methods. Learn how to calculate fertilizer and topdressing needs based
on area, determine the lowest cost per pound of nitrogen from a group of
fertilizers, and calculate the proper amount of liquid or granular control
agents for a given application rate and formulation. Bring a calculator to
participate in finding solutions to practical problems.
Weather Apps: Great Tools for Successful Fields
Speaker: Brad Jakubowski - Doane College
Your weather app may tell you when it’s going to rain, hail or lightning, but
have you taken advantage of all the weather data that it may provide?
Learn how to proficiently integrate weather data, maps and forecasts into
your daily management routine to provide the best playing conditions
possible. A variety of weather apps will be evaluated.
Tournament Field Preparation for Parks and Recreation
Facilities
Speaker: Neil Cathey - SSC Services for Education
This session will provide in-depth detail on how to prepare athletic fields
for tournaments at the parks and recreation level. You will learn why this is
a year-long, day-to-day process and not a two-week crash course.
Renovations and Replacement of McLeod Athletic Park
Synthetic Turf Sports Field
Speaker: Tab Buckner - Township of Langley Parks Dept.
The McLeod Athletic Park synthetic turf sports field reached the end of its
lifecycle and was experiencing flooding during heavy rainfall events. This
presentation will detail the complete overhaul of the sports field including
removal and disposal of the synthetic turf, correction of a subsurface
drainage system, and the step-by-step process of replacement and
installation of a new synthetic turf sports field.
Inside Herbicides
Speaker: Matt Elmore, Ph.D. - Texas A&M University
This presentation will cover the fundamentals of plant-herbicide
interactions that can help athletic field managers improve herbicide
efficacy. In addition to the intricacies of modes-of-action, attendees will
learn how herbicides are absorbed, transported and metabolized by the
plant. We will apply this knowledge to discussions of application and
management strategies that increase herbicide efficacy and manage
herbicide resistance.
At the Crack of the Bat - The Science of Wood Baseball Bats
Speaker: Daniel Russell, Ph.D. - Graduate Program in Acoustics, The
Pennsylvania State University
Professional baseball is played with wood bats only. In this presentation
we will trace the history and use of different types of wood baseball bats
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used by MLB players. High speed video will be used to discuss the bat-ball
collision and the reasons bats break. Recent studies on the performance
and durability of wood bats will be summarized, and the current status of
MLB wood bat regulations will be explained.
2 - 3:15 pm
Providing for Fertility: Products, Programming and
Environmental Protection
Speaker: Mary Owen - University of Massachusetts Amherst
This presentation will address the selection and use of fertilizer materials.
Topics will include: reading and interpreting labels; performing
programming calculations; and taking proactive steps to protect water
resources from nutrient contamination. Attendees will participate in
active problem solving activities during the session, and will be equipped
to make sound decisions regarding selection, purchase and use of fertilizer
and other nutrient-containing materials.
Preparing for Your Next Career Move
Speaker: Carole Daily - Daily HR Solutions
There are things we can do daily that will help us prepare for the next great
career opportunity. This presentation is designed to help sports turf
managers, staff, and students prepare for success in their next career
move by being “interview ready” and positioning themselves for future
opportunities. We’ll be looking at identifying decision-makers, resume
builders, self-marketing, networking, and avoiding “potholes” towards
career advancement.
Overseeding Selections and Practices to Increase the
Performance of Your Field
Speakers: Matt Hollan - Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Nick
Christians, Ph.D. - Iowa State University
This presentation will focus on providing a historic understanding of
overseeding, university research, and real-world athletic field overseeding
practices. Data will be presented from university studies conducted on
overseeding turfgrass species, varieties, seed coatings, seeding rates,
and pre-germination techniques. Comparisons will be made to the success
and failure of these practices on in-play athletic fields.
Managing Renovations In-House
Speakers: Matt Anderson, CSFM - The University of Arizona and Amy
Fouty, CSFM - Michigan State University
We will discuss managing renovation and construction projects in-house
from planning through completion. We will discuss the architect/
contractor/turf manager relationship and also the coach/administrator/
turf manager relationship. We will use real-life examples of actual projects,
with true budget dollars. We will cover a variety of sports including
softball, soccer and practice football for both warm and cool season
climates.
Shedding Light on Athletic Field Paint and the Turfgrass
Response
Speakers: Grady Miller, Ph.D. and Drew Pinnix - North Carolina State
University
Research at NC State has been conducted to better understand how paint
colors, rates, formulations, etc. impact turfgrass. This presentation will
review findings and provide insight into how a field manager can address
these issues through various management practices. It will also provide
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information regarding why certain colors are more damaging to athletic
turfgrass than others.
Virtual Human Models for Biomechanics of Injury Mitigation
and Prevention
Speaker: Joel Stitzel, Ph.D. - Wake Forest University
This talk will focus on computational human body models and their place
in the realm of injury prediction, mitigation and prevention. In the
automotive and military realms such models are becoming more advanced
and augmenting anthropomorphic test devices, or crash test dummies, for
this type of work. Manufacturers use them for product development prior
to, or in conjunction with physical testing. We will discuss their application
in these areas and their challenges and potential for application to sports.
3:30 - 5 pm
High Traffic and High Expectations
Speaker: Matthew Arms - Spartanburg County Parks Department
This presentation will provide keys to success and setbacks experienced
by the crew at Tyger River Park in the past four years. Open discussion will
include: infield maintenance and renovation, holes in the outfield, high
traffic situations, how to toughen your turfgrass, chemical and fertilizer
applications, and cultivation practices. Collaboration of ideas, and success
and failure stories will be encouraged during the presentation.
Managing “The Field” Within the Field
Speaker: Ryan Adams - Iowa State University
Learn about site-specific management strategies in high traffic and worn
areas. Attendees will be taught the theory behind “don’t be bare” (seedbanking techniques and grow-in), as well as the importance of field
rotations, fertility (primarily N, K), and topdressing/aerification
requirements. Information will also be presented on the importance of
communication among the field manager, administrator, coach, and band
director.
Advanced Weed Control for Athletic Field Turf
Speakers: Gerald Henry, Ph.D. - University of Georgia and Jared Hoyle,
Ph.D. - Kansas State University
This presentation will teach attendees the importance of indicator weeds
within a field and emphasize the integration of cultural and chemical
practices for weed management. Attendees will learn why implementing
weed management programs is a critical step towards maximizing athletic
field safety and playability. Programs will be based on research findings
surrounding the use of cultural practices as well as the use of old and new
herbicide technologies available to athletic field managers.
Irrigation Water Testing and Interpretation: Case Studies from
the Field
Speakers: Justin Quetone Moss, Ph.D. and Chrissie Segars - Oklahoma
State University
We will learn the basics of irrigation water quality testing and interpretation.
Real-world examples from sport complexes across the nation will be
shown. Sites will have unique water sources and will provide a better
understanding of “what to look for” as well as interpretation of test results.
Practical applications and solutions will be presented for various water
quality issues.
The Battle of Trenton: A Debate Over Safe Playing Fields
Speakers: Rich Watson - Deptford Township Schools and Scott Bills,
CSFM - Sports Field Solutions, LLC
The presentation will describe the efforts of those who have worked since
2011 to prevent the passage of legislative bills designed to ban synthetic
pesticides on school sports fields and grounds and municipal, county, and
state park sports fields in New Jersey. The presenters will share how they
have successfully educated New Jersey Legislators that enacting a law
eliminating sports field management techniques will have consequences
on playing field performance. Attendees will learn about the model
employed in New Jersey to interact with legislators and how to be
prepared if similar laws are proposed in their states.
Shoes and Surfaces: Partners in the Reduction of Injury Risk
for Elite Athletes
Speaker: Richard Kent, Ph.D. - University of Virginia
This presentation will review the ongoing research and evaluation studies
being performed by the NFL Foot & Ankle Committee, including shoe
traction and bending behaviors, turf mechanics, and the fundamental
biomechanics of foot and ankle injuries.
5:15 - 6:15 pm
STMA Networking Sessions
Meet with your peers during this networking session. Each category of
membership meets separately to share issues and practical solutions.
Thurs., Jan. 21
8 - 9:15 am
Prioritizing the Little Things That Make the Big Picture
Speaker: TJ Brewer, CSFM - Burlington Bees
This talk takes the idea of prioritization and the field within the field to a
whole new level. Learning how to identify and organize priorities as well
as compartmentalize time is a vital component of a turf manager’s
success. Hear how I have learned to get a big result from few resources
through understanding priorities and using time wisely.
Growing Grass from Real Madrid to Green Bay Packers with
Innovative Technology
Speaker: Simon Gumbrill - Stadium Grow Lighting
This presentation will explain the innovative methods of maintaining and
presenting the natural grass playing surfaces at training facilities and
stadiums of European and USA sporting clubs. Attendees will learn about
climate extremes and other environmental factors that affect turfgrass
performance and the technology involved.
Natural Grass Fields - From Construction to Performance and
Perception
Speakers: Brad Fresenburg, Ph.D. - University of Missouri and Michael
Munie - Perfect Play Fields and Links
Natural grass fields have been perceived as poor performers since the
influx of synthetic fields. It’s not that natural grass fields are bad,
perform poorly, or are unsafe; construction and maintenance
constraints may contribute to a poorly performing surface. This
session will discuss perceptions of natural grass fields and the benefits
of a playing surface that can be playable and safe in a public culture
who wants everything natural.
Should You Fraze Mow?
Speaker: Darian Daily - Paul Brown Stadium
This presentation will cover the research and practice of fraze mowing
warm season athletic fields. Fraze mowing to convert the Paul Brown
Stadium Practice Fields from Patriot bermudagrass to Latitude 36
bermudagrass will also be discussed.
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CONFERENCE LEARNING SESSIONS
Finding Happiness in a Stressful World
Speaker: Lisa Goatley, MS, LPC - The Cascade Group
Sports turf managers spend significant amounts of time and energy
focusing on the quality and playability of their sports fields. With the
stressors of the profession, it is easy to neglect self-care. This presentation
will assist the sports turf manager in reflecting on their personal level of
happiness in an effort to improve their sense of well-being. A healthy
individual is a productive employee and is better able to give back to their
employer, their family, and their community.
Poa annua Control in Sports Turf Areas
Speaker: Nick Christians, Ph.D. - Iowa State University
Participants will learn the basic biology of Poa annua. The presentation
will cover the new techniques concerning the control of Poa annua from
both a chemical and cultural approach.
9:30 - 10:45 am
Field Specifications - Construction & Renovation Planning
Speaker: Michael Boekholder - Philadelphia Phillies
This talk covers the necessary steps that must be taken to develop a solid
set of specifications for any athletic field construction or renovation
project. Specifics will include choosing the type of field design best suited
for the intended field use, soil specifications, the importance of lab quality
control testing, drainage system specifications, grade tolerances and
surveying, project timelines, contractor pre-qualifications, mandatory
pre-bid meetings as well as material submittals. Additional information
will be provided on managing your project past the specification phase
during actual construction.
Cost Analysis & Recordkeeping - What do BMP’s Actually
Cost You?
Speaker: Troy McQuillen - Kirkwood Community College
What do “best management practices” actually cost? Are you aware of
your cost-per-square-foot maintained? What resources are available for
tracking expenses, record keeping, and analyzing data for your
maintenance programs? This presentation will share actual costs based
on a group of scenarios for some of the most popular BMP’s in the sports
turf industry. Participants will also see simple strategies for record
keeping, cost analysis techniques, and presenting data to their facility’s
stakeholders.
Evaluating a Hybrid (Natural and Synthetic) Athletic Field
System
Speakers: John Sorochan, Ph.D. and Adam Thoms, Ph.D. - University of
Tennessee
A new hybrid (natural and synthetic mixtures) athletic field system is
available for use with both cool- and warm-season turfgrass athletic
fields. Little is known on establishment, management, and traffic of these
new hybrid systems. This presentation will discuss the positives and
negatives of hybrid systems, management techniques, and ways to
increase the wear tolerance of the systems.
of the sand root zone. This presentation will use a case study to help
sports field managers understand basic soil physics principles, recognize
important root zone specifications, and how to apply quality assurance
standards for root zone materials in order to avoid construction disasters.
Protecting Your Turf - Managing High Event Loads
Speaker: Matt Hollan - Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Hosting special events to offset operational costs, increase profitability,
and promote facilities are becoming an increasing trend. While these
events vary in size from small to large, they all impact turfgrass health, field
playability, and safety if not managed correctly. The focus of this
presentation will be sharing the successes and failures experienced from
managing special events at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Keys to Success in Media Interviews
Speaker: John Fech - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Excelling in a television, radio, or social media interview is a crucial
component of promoting your facility, profession and self in a positive and
professional manner. This interactive presentation will provide the
essentials of communicating effectively in a media interview through
setting objectives and talking points, creating a positive message,
understanding how a news room functions, anticipating tough questions,
and learning how to control an interview. Attendees will be able to
confidently communicate the positive aspects of their facility and frame
discussions with stakeholders in an upbeat, accurate and convincing
manner.
11 am - 12 pm
Feature Speaker - Timothy Gay, Ph.D. - University of Nebraska
Turf, Sports, Physics, Concussions, and the Kitchen Sink
This talk will discuss the central element of turf in a variety of sports, with
an emphasis on American football. While many injuries in sports are
caused by turf, the careful design and installation of a turf surface can
reduce injuries significantly. We will discuss the basic physics of turf
impacts, and the role it plays in the current debate over concussions.
A GAME
CHANGER
Creating and Correcting a Sports Field Construction Disaster
Speaker: Richard White, Ph.D. - Texas A&M University
Sand-based sports field construction is a science. Particle size distribution
of sands influences the performance or physical characteristics of the
end product. Both are important considerations in determining the depth
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Fri., Jan. 22
Innovative Sessions
8 - 10 am
10 am
Baseball Panel
An Update on European Turf Developments
Panelists: Matthew Arms - Spartanburg County Parks Department;
Michael Boekholder - Philadelphia Phillies; TJ Brewer, CSFM Burlington Bees; Neil Cathey - SSC Services for Education
Sports turf managers from across the country will share the various
management strategies they utilize to maintain baseball fields. After a
brief introduction from each panelist, attendees will have the opportunity
to ask questions and discuss challenges and solutions related to baseball
fields and facilities.
Football Panel
Panelists: Darian Daily - Paul Brown Stadium; Amy Fouty, CSFM Michigan State University; Tony Leonard - Philadelphia Eagles; Andrew
McNitt, Ph.D. - Penn State University; John Sorochan, Ph.D. - University
of Tennessee; Tim VanLoo, CSFM - Iowa State University
This panel discussion will cover multiple aspects of maintenance for both
synthetic and natural grass football fields. Research and safety practices
regarding natural and synthetic fields at both the professional and college/
university level will be presented. The session is an open forum discussion
where attendees can ask questions pertaining to the maintenance of safe
football playing surfaces.
University Research Update Panel
Panelists: Brad Fresenburg, Ph.D. - University of Missouri; Mike Goatley,
Ph.D. - Virginia Tech; Gerald Henry, Ph.D. - University of Georgia; Bryan
Hopkins, Ph.D. - Brigham Young University; Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D. Oregon State University; Jason Kruse, Ph.D. - University of Florida;
Justin Quetone Moss, Ph.D. - Oklahoma State University; Gregg
Munshaw, Ph.D. - University of Kentucky; Brad Park - Rutgers
University; Barry Stewart, Ph.D. - Mississippi State University; Adam
Thoms, Ph.D. - University of Tennessee; Kai Umeda - University of
Arizona; Victoria Wallace - University of Connecticut
Turfgrass faculty from across the United States will present the current
sports field research occurring at their university. Come with questions
and learn about current research projects and the latest research results
that could improve your field.
Soccer Panel
Panelists: Jason Bowers, CSFM - Glenstone Foundation; Simon Gumbrill
- Stadium Grow Lighting; John Torres - Global Spectrum - Philadelphia
Union; Brian Winka, CSFM - City of Chesterfield Parks Department
Sports turf managers will give brief overviews of the soccer fields and
facilities they manage. Gain a working knowledge of maintenance
programs and how to handle special events for professional soccer fields
in both the United States and internationally. The majority of the session
will be dedicated to an open forum discussion where attendees can ask
panelists questions related to soccer fields and facilities.
Extreme Weather Panel
Panelists: Jeff Salmond, CSFM - University of Oklahoma; Brad
Jakubowski - Doane College; David Pinsonneault, CSFM, CPRP - Town of
Lexington DPW; Chris Ralston - San Juan Unified School District; Ryan
Adams - Iowa State University; Craig Potts - Texas A&M University
In 2015, extreme weather situations were experienced by sports turf
managers across the country. In this interactive panel discussion, industry
professionals will discuss flooding in Texas and Oklahoma, lightning and
lightning safety procedures, snow accumulations in the Northeast, the
California drought, and winterkill in the Midwest.
Speaker: Massimiliano Del Viva, Ph.D. - Greenlab Studio Agronomi
The first topic of the presentation is a case study focusing on the
conversion from cool-season turfgrass to bermudagrass on two polo
fields in St. Tropez, France. The second topic is the patented method,
developed in Europe, to establish warm-season turfgrass and to preserve
the vegetative material, called Noding® (WO2011125045: method for
making a turf of stoloniferous or rhizomatous plant species).
10:30 am
Technology in the Sports Turf Industry
Speaker: Mike D’Ascanio - Groundskeeper Tech
Attendees will learn about new mobile technology and software available
in the sports turf and landscape industry. This presentation will include
both technology solutions and advanced physical tools.
11 am
Colorant Formulations, Uses, and Science for Turfgrasses
Speakers: Gordon Kauffman, III, Ph.D. and Gary Grigg - Grigg Brothers
This presentation will provide insights into colorant technology and use
for sport turf managers. This includes differentiating characteristics of
dye markers, pigments, and paints, application strategies, and details
about specific processes that provide plant health benefits such as near
infrared (NIR) and ultraviolet (UV) light reflectance. Use on actively
growing, semi- and dormant turf and current research will be discussed.
11:30 am
Aeration / Different Types / Relation Body to Agronomy
Speaker: Glen Black - GT Airinject, Inc.
The human body and agronomy - the relationship of the two - are
extraordinary when broken down into living organisms. What is involved
in healthy anatomy is almost identical to what it takes to grow turf that is
strong and healthy. A cycle of doing the same thing over and over again
results in the same conclusion.
1:30 - 3 pm
Balancing Work and Family
Speakers: Lisa Goatley, MS, LPC - The Cascade Group and Mike
Goatley, Ph.D. - Virginia Tech
Careers in the sports turf industry present challenges in maintaining an
appropriate balance between work and family life. Jobs in this industry
are prone to have very long and unpredictable hours under very stressful
mental and physical conditions. It is not uncommon for family relationships
to suffer when work demands are high. This presentation will detail
numerous skills and strategies that one can implement to achieve healthy
relationships at both work and home.
John Mascaro’s Photo Quiz Comes Alive
Speaker: John Mascaro - Turf-Tec International
This is a live version of the Photo Quiz article that has appeared each
month in Golf Course Management magazine since September 2002 and
SportsTurf magazine since 2006. The live Photo Quiz is an interactive
presentation with questions on what caused a particular turfgrass
problem and an answer that tells what the problem was and how it was
solved. Attend this presentation to ask questions, share ideas, and find
solutions in an open forum discussion.
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Conference Tracks
Agronomic
Pest Control
Water
Professional
Development
Research
Tues., Jan. 19
Wed., Jan. 20
Tues., Jan. 19
Tues., Jan. 19
Wed., Jan. 20
2:30 - 5 pm
Plant Soil Interactions
Nick Christians, Ph.D.
11 am - 12 pm
Inside Herbicides
Matt Elmore, Ph.D.
Wed., Jan. 20
3:30 - 5 pm
Advanced Weed Control for
Athletic Field Turf
Gerald Henry, Ph.D. and Jared
Hoyle, Ph.D.
2:30 - 5 pm
Developing and Implementing
Best Management Practices for
Sports Field Water Conservation
Clint Waltz, Ph.D. and
Mark Holder
2:30 - 5 pm
Crisis Communications for
Sports Turf Managers
Scott Boyle and Brandon
Horvath, Ph.D.
8 - 9:30 am
Opening General Session
Richard Kent, Ph.D., Daniel
Russell, Ph.D., and Joel Stitzel,
Ph.D.
Wed., Jan. 20
11 am - 12 pm
At the Crack of the Bat - The
Science of Wood Baseball Bats
Daniel Russell, Ph.D.
9:45 - 10:45 am
Warm-Season Turf, CoolSeason Turf…Why Not Both?
Brian Winka, CSFM
2 - 3:15 pm
Providing for Fertility: Products,
Programming and
Environmental Protection
Mary Owen
3:30 - 5 pm
High Traffic and High
Expectations
Matthew Arms
3:30 - 5 pm
Managing “The Field” Within
the Field
Ryan Adams
Thurs., Jan. 21
8 - 9:15 am
Should You Fraze Mow?
Darian Daily
9:30 - 10:45 am
Protecting Your Turf - Managing
High Event Loads
Matt Hollan
Fri., Jan. 22
11:30 am
Aeration / Different Types /
Relation Body to Agronomy
Glen Black
Thurs., Jan. 21
8 - 9:15 am
Poa annua Control in Sports Turf
Areas
Nick Christians, Ph.D.
Wed., Jan. 20
9:45 - 10:45 am
Managing the Drought as a
Public Entity
Chris Ralston
3:30 - 5 pm
Irrigation Water Testing and
Interpretation: Case Studies
from the Field
Justin Quetone Moss, Ph.D. and
Chrissie Segars
9:45 - 10:45 am
Sports Turf Management: Past,
Present, and Future
Bob Campbell, CSFM
2 - 3:15 pm
Preparing for Your Next Career
Move
Carole Daily
Thurs., Jan. 21
8 - 9:15 am
Finding Happiness in a Stressful
World
Lisa Goatley, MS, LPC
9:30 - 10:45 am
Keys to Success in Media
Interviews
John Fech
Fri., Jan. 22
1:30 - 3 pm
Balancing Work and Family
Lisa Goatley, MS, LPC and Mike
Goatley, Ph.D.
2 - 3:15 pm
Overseeding Selections and
Practices to Increase the
Performance of Your Field
Matt Hollan and Nick Christians,
Ph.D.
2 - 3:15 pm
Shedding Light on Athletic Field
Paint and the Turfgrass
Response
Grady Miller, Ph.D. and Drew
Pinnix
2 - 3:15 pm
Virtual Human Models for
Biomechanics of Injury
Mitigation and Prevention
Joel Stitzel, Ph.D.
3:30 - 5 pm
Shoes and Surfaces: Partners in
the Reduction of Injury Risk for
Elite Athletes
Richard Kent, Ph.D.
Thurs., Jan. 21
9:30 - 10:45 am
Evaluating a Hybrid (Natural and
Synthetic) Athletic Field System
John Sorochan, Ph.D. and Adam
Thoms, Ph.D.
11 am - 12 pm
Turf, Sports, Physics,
Concussions, and the
Kitchen Sink
Timothy Gay, Ph.D.
Fri., Jan. 22
8 - 10 am
University Research
Update Panel
Brad Fresenburg, Ph.D., Mike
Goatley, Ph.D., Gerald Henry,
Ph.D., Bryan Hopkins, Ph.D., Alec
Kowalewski, Ph.D., Jason Kruse,
Ph.D., Justin Quetone Moss,
Ph.D., Gregg Munshaw, Ph.D.,
Brad Park, Barry Stewart, Ph.D.,
Adam Thoms, Ph.D., Kai Umeda,
and Victoria Wallace
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Facility
Management
Construction/
Renovation
Industry
Developments
Sustainability
Tues., Jan. 19
Wed., Jan. 20
Wed., Jan. 20
Tues., Jan. 19
2:30 - 5 pm
Optimizing Mowing and
Application Equipment
Performance Through Sound
Maintenance Practices
Jim Nedin
11 am - 12 pm
Renovations and Replacement
of McLeod Athletic Park
Synthetic Turf Sportsfield
Tab Buckner
9:45 - 10:45 am
New Trends and Technology in
Sports Turf
Representatives from STMA
Commercial Companies
2 - 3:15 pm
Managing Renovations In-House
Matt Anderson, CSFM and Amy
Fouty, CSFM
11 am - 12 pm
Weather Apps: Great Tools for
Successful Fields
Brad Jakubowski
2:30 - 5 pm
Reducing Inputs and Enhancing
Turf Performance Through Site
Specific Management
Gerald Henry, Ph.D. and Chase
Straw
Thurs., Jan. 21
Thurs., Jan. 21
9:45 - 10:45 am
Truth: Organics vs. Synthetics
Jason Bowers, CSFM
8 - 9:15 am
Natural Grass Fields - From
Construction to Performance
and Perception
Brad Fresenburg, Ph.D. and
Michael Munie
8 - 9:15 am
Growing Grass from Real
Madrid to Green Bay Packers
with Innovative Technology
Simon Gumbrill
3:30 - 5 pm
The Battle of Trenton: A Debate
Over Safe Playing Fields
Rich Watson and Scott Bills,
CSFM
Wed., Jan. 20
9:45 - 10:45 am
Is Your Facility Safe?
Scott Bills, CSFM
11 am - 12 pm
Who’s Afraid of Calculations?
Samuel Doak
11 am - 12 pm
Tournament Field Preparation
for Parks and Recreation
Facilities
Neil Cathey
Thurs., Jan. 21
8 - 9:15 am
Prioritizing the Little Things
That Make the Big Picture
TJ Brewer, CSFM
9:30 - 10:45 am
Cost Analysis & Recordkeeping
- What do BMPs Actually Cost
You?
Troy McQuillen
9:30 - 10:45 am
Field Specifications Construction & Renovation
Planning
Michael Boekholder
9:30 - 10:45 am
Creating and Correcting a
Sports Field Construction
Disaster
Richard White, Ph.D.
Fri., Jan. 22
Wed., Jan. 20
Fri., Jan. 22
10 am
An Update on European Turf
Developments
Massimiliano Del Viva, Ph.D.
10:30 am
Technology in the Sports Turf
Industry
Mike D’Ascanio
11 am
Colorant Formulations, Uses,
and Science for Turfgrasses
Gordon Kauffman, III, Ph.D. and
Gary Grigg
8 - 10 am
Baseball Panel
Matthew Arms, Michael
Boekholder, TJ Brewer, CSFM,
and Neil Cathey
8 - 10 am
Football Panel
Darian Daily, Amy Fouty, CSFM,
Tony Leonard, Andrew McNitt,
Ph.D., John Sorochan, Ph.D., and
Tim VanLoo, CSFM
8 - 10 am
Soccer Panel
Jason Bowers, CSFM, Simon
Gumbrill, John Torres, Brian
Winka, CSFM
8 - 10 am
Extreme Weather Panel
Jeff Salmond, CSFM, Brad
Jakubowski, Chris Ralston, Ryan
Adams, David Pinsonneault,
CSFM, CPRP, and Craig Potts
CEUs & Pesticide Recertification Credits
Many organizations recognize the caliber of STMA education and are
awarding CEUs. CEUs will be available through ASBA, GCSAA, IA,
NIAAA, NRPA, PGMS, and NALP. Pesticide Recertification credits will
only be available for California. If you are attending from another state
and are in need of pesticide recertification credits, you are responsible
for contacting your state’s Department of Agriculture for approval.
Handouts
STMA will post all conference handouts online in January.
1:30 - 3 pm
John Mascaro’s Photo Quiz
Comes Alive
John Mascaro
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EXHIBITORS
Company Name
Act Global
Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS, Inc.)
Aer-Flo, Inc.
Aerway by SAF-HOLLAND
Air2G2 / GT Air Inject
American Sportworks
Andersons, Inc.
Aquasmart Global / Ready Play
Aquatrols Corp. of America
AstroTurf, LLC
Avant Techno USA
Bannerman, Ltd.
Barenbrug USA
Bayer Enviornmental Science
Beacon Athletics
Buffalo Turbine, LLC
Bush Sports Turf
C & H Baseball
Calcium Products
Campey Imants USA
Carolina Green Corp.
Civitas / Intelligro
Covermaster, Inc.
Coversports USA
Dakota Peat & Equipment
Diamond Pro
DLF International Seeds
Dryject, Inc.
Dura Edge Products
Earthway Products, Inc.
Earthworks Natural Organic Products, Inc.
Eco Chemical, Inc.
Ecologel Solutions, Inc.
Ewing Irrigation Products
EZ Hybrid Turf
Fairmount Sports & Recreation
FieldTurf / Grassmaster
Floratine Products Group, Inc.
g2 turftools
Gail Materials
Gill Athletics
Graco, Inc.
Graff's Turf
Green Valley Turf Company
GreenOne Industries
GreensGroomer Worldwide, Inc.
Grigg Brothers
Growth Products, Ltd.
Harper Industries, Inc.
Harrell's, LLC
HJE / Howard Johnson's Enterprises / Central Garden
Hunter Industries
Hydraway Drainage Systems
Integraturf, Inc.
Jacklin Seed/ Simplot
Jacobsen, A Textron Company
John Deere
Johnston Seed Company
K100 Fuel Treatment (Kinetic Fuel Technology)
Knox Fertilizer Company
Kochek Company, Inc.
Kromer Co., LLC
Kubota Tractor Corporation
Kwik Goal
Landscapes Unlimited, LLC
Lebanon Turf Products
Louisville Slugger / Game Time Sports Systems
Magnation Water Technologies
Mar-Co Clay USA, Inc.
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As of 07/28/15
Booth Location
341
813
841
204
748
605
711
606
529
904
833
710
419
444
713
638
239
725
830
639
422
733
501
310
212
601
305
113
139
811
634
119
126
600
111
312
938
819
825
730
131
918
801
727
806
519
101
507
712
232
626
313
408
826
547
439
219
404
728
338
844
100
201
108
815
314
633
834
450
Company Name
Matrax, Inc.
Mid-America Sports Construction
Missouri Turf Paint
Motz Group, Inc.
Mountain View Seeds
MTD Products
Multi-Flow Drainage Systems
Nature Safe Natural & Organic Fertilizers
Newstripe, Inc.
Nordic Auto Plow, LLC
Nufarm
Oakwood Sod Farm, Inc.
PBI Gordon
Peat, Inc.
Pennington Seed, Inc.
Performance Nutrition (Lidochem, Inc.)
Pickseed USA, Inc.
Pioneer Athletics
Port Industries, Inc.
Pro's Choice
Pro-Tech Manufacturing & Distribution
Pure Seed
Quest Products Corporation
R&R Products, Inc.
Rain Bird Corporation
Redexim North America
Redox Chemicals
REHAU
Seed Research of Oregon
Shaw Sports Turf
Sidekick USA, LLC
Signature Systems Group, LLC
Smithco, Inc.
Sod Solutions, Inc.
Southern Athletic Fields, Inc.
Sports Construction Management, Inc.
Sports Turf Specialist, LLC
Sports Venue Padding by Artistic Coverings
SportsEdge®
SportsField Management Magazine/Moose River Media
Sportsfield Specialties, Inc.
Spyker Spreaders
Stabilizer Solutions, Inc.
Stadium Grow Lighting (SGL)
STEC Equipment
SubAir Systems, LLC
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
Sustane, Natural Fertilizers of America, Inc.
Syngenta Professional Products
Synthetic Turf Council, Inc.
Team Premier Pro
TerraMax, Inc.
Terraplas USA, Inc.
The Toro Company
Turf Equipment Source
Turf Time Equipment
Turface Athletics
Turfco Manufacturing
Turf-Tec International
Underhill
University of Georgia
Ventrac
Vista Seed Partners
Vitality Seed
Waupaca Sand & Solutions
West Coast Turf
Wiedenmann North America, LLC
Wood Bay Turf Technologies
World Class Athletic Surfaces, Inc.
Booth Location
118
807
721
635
449
701
418
824
432
910
814
734
527
339
625
735
430
301/401
629
533
106
133
249
110
428
407
631
230
719
105
128
810
447
210
739
805
345
818
724
347
307
333
525
630
227
707
823
451
331
745
241
642
505
511
138
107
619
438
211
329
731
549
632
729
628
433
127
213
425
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registration.
■■Follow the Member registration process at left.
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Questions? Call STMA at 800-323-3875.
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LAWRENCE, KS
PERMIT NO. 116
805 New Hampshire, Ste. E.
Lawrence, KS 66044
A GAME
CHANGER
27TH CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
JANUARY 19-22, 2016 • SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
A Conference to Revolutionize Performance: Yours and your
Fields - Choose from 9 Educational Tracks
Learn best management practices from academics and industry experts through case studies,
hands-on, speed sessions, traditional presentations, and in-depth classes.
To exhibit, call the STMA
Show Office: 866-847-8623
For sponsorship or conference
questions, call STMA HQ:
800-323-3875
Who Should Attend
■■Sports Turf Managers, Assistants & Crew
■■Public Works Managers
■■Students
■■Physical Plant Administrators
■■Stadium and Facility Managers
■■Directors of Parks & Recreation
■■Coaches & Athletic Directors
■■Suppliers to the Industry
■■Architects, Engineers & Field Builders
■■Others who are involved with Sports
■■School Business Officials
Thank You!
STMA and SAFE appreciate the support and commitment of our conference sponsors.
Please take a moment to thank these companies in the exhibition!