dees will learn why implementing a weed management program is a critical step towards maximizing athletic field safety and playability. Information
on new technologies for managing weeds of warmand cool-season turf athletic fields, particularly annual bluegrass, will also be presented.
STMA 402 – Playability and Safety
of Bermudagrass Sports Fields
Speakers: Philipe C. F. Aldahir; Eric Kleypas
This presentation will cover the modern challenges
in sports turf management in the southeast USA,
including playability, safety, and recruiting. Discussion will also include overlapping seasons and the
management of a multi-sport athletic complex. Ongoing sports field research at Auburn University
will also be included.
STMA 403 – Understanding our
Changing Weather and Climate
Speaker: Brad Jakubowski
Improving understanding of weather and climate
patterns enables turf managers to make sound
management decisions and provide better results.
This seminar discusses weather concepts and provides insight into potential shifts in climate and
hardiness zones, including the effects of El Niño, La
Niña and the Arctic Oscillation.
STMA 404 – Developing and
Implementing Best Management
Practices for Sports Field Water
Conservation
Speakers: Kenny Pauley; Kent Dickerson
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 irrigation, cultivation, fertility practices and, pest management will be presented. Other topics which will
be discussed are turfgrass selection, irrigation audits, alternative water sources, case studies, application and implementation, and financial impact on
the facilities and players.
