SportsTurf

November 2016

SportsTurf provides current, practical and technical content on issues relevant to sports turf managers, including facilities managers. Most readers are athletic field managers from the professional level through parks and recreation, universities.

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12 SportsTurf | November 2016 www.sportsturfonline.com STMA CONFERENCE PREVIEW EVENT HIGHLIGHTS TUES. JAN. 24 - FRI., JAN. 27 New for 2017! Scavenger Hunt! STMA will be executing its very fi rst Scavenger Hunt. Thanks to our title sponsor, Syngenta, this event promises to add fun and excitement for attendees and exhibitors all week. The game will open Tuesday and close on Friday after the trade show closes. The Scavenger Hunt will be made available via a mobile link within our conference app that will direct participants to the Scavify game app. Once downloaded all participants will have to do is log in and begin completing the tasks -- that's it! At the end of the week prizes will be awarded to the highest point earners. Sponsored by Syngenta WED., JAN. 25 Opening General Session 8 - 9:30 am As the kick-off event for STMA's Conference, the General Session will feature two of STMA's most requested speakers – Drs. Andrew McNitt and John Sorochan. Dr. McNitt is one of the industry's foremost researchers on sports turf playing surface characterization. He serves as a Professor of Soil Science/Turfgrass for Penn State University, is the Director of Penn State's Center for Sports Surface Research, and is the technical advisor to the NFL Groundskeepers O r g a n i z a t i o n . Dr. Sorochan is a Distinguished Professor of Turfgrass Science and Management in the Plant Sciences Department at the University of Tennessee (UT). He is also the Co- Director for the UT Center for Athletic Field Safety where his team investigates athletic fi eld performance and safety as well as athlete to surface interactions. You won't want to miss the insight, humor, and wisdom each individual brings to the stage as they discuss the current state-of-the-industry. Questions and comments from the audience will be encouraged. Networking Sessions 5:15 - 6:15 pm Meet with your peers in this formalized networking session. Each category of membership meets separately to share issues and practical solutions. Chapter Board Members' Reception 6 - 7 pm NEW All chapter board members are invited to an informal gathering to network with other chapter leaders. This reception is a 'come-and-go-as-your-schedule-permits' event and replaces the Chapter Offi cers Training Session (COTS). Sponsored by Hunter Industries, John Deere, Pioneer Athletics, Turface Athletics First-Time Attendee and International Attendee Reception 6:30 - 7 pm This reception honors our international attendees and new conference participants. Appropriate ribbons must be worn for admittance. Welcome Reception 7 - 10 pm Reconnect with old friends and peers and meet new acquaintances at this heavy hors d'oeuvres event. Drink ticket included. Sponsored by The Toro Company and Covermaster Dr. McNitt is one of the industry's foremost researchers on sports turf advisor to the NFL Groundskeepers O r g a n i z a t i o n . Dr. Sorochan is a Distinguished Professor Athletic Field Safety where his team investigates athletic fi eld performance and safety as well as

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