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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18 SportsTurf | November 2016 www.sportsturfonline.com STMA CONFERENCE PREVIEW STMA CONFERENCE LEARNING SESSIONS Earn CEUs from ASBA, GCSAA, NRPA, PGMS and NALP. Pesticide recertifi cation credits will be available for Florida. STMA Short Courses Tues., Jan. 24 2:30 - 5 pm A Break Through Approach to Human Growth and Leadership Development Speaker: Phil Eason - PLG Leadership Participants will learn a break through approach to human growth, development and leadership by understanding that the key to success is to fully understand how to apply their greatest talents. A talent is a naturally recurring pattern of thought, feeling or behavior. Tap into this wisdom for more direction, confi dence, hope and productivity. Participants will learn how to identify and build on their natural strengths. Calibration Basics for Spreaders and Sprayers – Small vs. Large Speaker: Samuel Doak - Virginia Tech This presentation will focus on the basic principles of calibration using a simple, logical progression. Attendees will learn how to accurately calibrate both small and large spreaders and sprayers using simple calculations and common sense. Research for Everyday Field Managers Speaker: Grady Miller, Ph.D. - North Carolina State University With increased need for fi elds, increased attention to safety and liability, great- er use of technology, and greater conservation of resources, the role of research will become a more signifi cant factor in day-to-day fi eld management. This pre- sentation will discuss common research techniques that can be employed by fi eld managers, as well as provide information on how to access and utilize the research of others. Wed., Jan. 25 8 - 9:30 am Opening General Session A Visit with the Doctors – Your Annual Sports Turf Physical Speakers: Andrew McNitt, Ph.D. - The Pennsylvania State University; John Sorochan, Ph.D. - University of Tennessee Join us for discussion and commentary on individual topics important to the sports turf industry. Questions and comments from the audience will be encouraged. 9:45 - 10:45 am What About the Micronutrients? Speaker: Nick Christians, Ph.D. - Iowa State University The presentation will cover several years of research on the effects of micronu- trients on the growth and development of turf. The attendee will develop an un- derstanding of plant physiology and how micronutrients fi t into a fertility program. Turf 101 Speaker: Trey Rogers, Ph.D. - Michigan State University This presentation will provide a simple understanding of turfgrass management using concepts transferable to a wide range of constituents. Attendees will learn about turfgrass as a living organism and the management practices required for turfgrass health. Central Control and Varying Types of Soils in Sports Fields Speaker: John Cogdill - City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Boulder, CO resides in a semi-arid environment, receiving about 20.7 inches of precipitation a year and often experiencing varying levels of drought conditions. Boulder Parks and Recreation Dept. is the largest user of water in the city. This presentation will focus on use of Central Control when managing water on different types of soils, water conservation scheduling techniques, and water component strategies to promote plant health. Managing a Synthetic Turf Infi eld and Natural Grass Outfi eld Speakers: Chris Pearl and Jonathan Smoot - Eastern Kentucky University The D-1 college baseball program at Eastern Kentucky University plays on a synthetic turf infi eld and natural grass outfi eld. This presentation will discuss maintenance practices and the pros and cons associated with the different surfaces. In addition, the baseball complex is undergoing a three phase renovation process. Goals and how they were or were not met during tough economic times will also be discussed. In Season Resodding Speaker: Tony Leonard - Philadelphia Eagles Throughout the fall, Lincoln Financial Field is used by the Eagles, Temple University, and for other events such as concerts and soccer matches. The demand for better grass surfaces and logos for non Eagles events has required grass replacement mid-season. This presentation will focus on sodding techniques, effi ciency, and required maintenance to keep clients satisfi ed and host multiple events while still maintaining a quality grass surface. 11 am - 12 pm Have You Changed Your Filters Lately? Speaker: Tony Strickland, CSFM - Athletic Construction Incorporated This presentation will focus on surface and internal drainage systems used in both natural and synthetic turf. Advantages and challenges associated with all types of drainage systems will be discussed to help sports turf managers understand proper drainage and effi cient water usage. Balancing Management and Legal Liabilities: BMPs for Success Speaker: Bryan Hopkins, Ph.D. - Brigham Young University How do I protect myself and my organization from liability and perception problems and still provide a quality surface? A sports turf management decision tree can help balance management of fi elds while minimizing legal and liability risks. Topics will include decision making on sports fi eld surface type, as well as the inputs and record keeping needed to have successful fi elds from the perspective of users, administrators, regulators, and the public. Management of K-12 Fields in the Transition Zone Speaker: Grady Miller, Ph.D. - North Carolina State University Fields in the K-12 system are typically used heavily during the school year followed by a short period of little to no use. Much of the transition zone has to decide if it is best to use warm-season, cool-season, or a combination of both grasses for fi elds. This presentation will help attendees formulate a transition zone fi eld maintenance plan, recognize fi eld wear issues, and determine the appropriateness of overseeding. A Spring and Summer Renovation Plan Speaker: Pamela Sherratt - The Ohio State University This presentation will provide a detailed look at how to renovate a fi eld in the spring and play on it in the fall. Turfgrass selection, weed and disease control, and grow-in practices that will maximize ground cover in a short period of time will be discussed. Why Every Turf Manager Should Consider Using PGRs Speaker: Ben Polimer - Town of Weston The presentation will discuss the modes of action for typical plant growth regulators (PGRs) used in sports turf and their practical uses from Little League fi elds to professional stadiums. The cost of materials has made it affordable for all managers to incorporate PGRs into their turf management programs. Growth regulators help with wear tolerance, reducing clippings, early spring green up, and reducing painting.