SportsTurf

January 2017

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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www.stma.org January 2017 | SportsTurf 29 STAY CONNECTED RED INFIELD CONDITIONER BULK DELIVERY 10, 15 AND 24 TONS DOUBLE PLAY INFIELD CONDITIONER HOME PLATE / MOUND CLAY 50 LB. BAGS / 40 BAGS PER PALLET AVAILABLE IN BULK NATIONWIDE JANUARY 24-27 ORLANDO, FL BOOTH #411 PLEASE JOIN US ON TUESDAY JANUARY 24th SAFE FOUNDATION 4 Person Scramble Golf Tournament LOCATION Hunter's Creek Golf Club 14401 Sports Club Way, Orlando, FL 32837 ® The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone DP_SportsTurf_Nov_PreShow_Ad.indd 1 10/5/16 11:36 PM directors don't believe that the sports turf manager is the "go-to" person for items that pertain to the fi eld; the PROFESSIONAL, knowledgeable employee. The tagline for STMA, "Experts on the Field; Partners in the Game" couldn't be more true for our members. Their bosses just need to appreciate that and not second-guess decisions made. Respect, honor and belief have to be included in these relationships. Budget, of course, will always be at the top of the list. STMA members need to be more creative with funds for equipment repair, fi eld materials, and education/attendance to the local and national conferences. SportsTurf: You are personally associated with the successful Student Challenge that is part of the STMA Conference. Why is that competition so important to you? Wightman: As mentioned quite a few times before, students are our next generation of employment and we MUST empower them to learn and experience every part of management, including irrigation, while preparing for the careers. The Student Challenge is an event that gives the students this opportunity. In many cases, it is also a learning experience and not just competition. I love seeing so many types of schools, small to large, take this challenge and thoroughly prepare AS A TEAM, in order to win for the school. I can't believe how many students personally come up to me, either at Conference or during the following years, to say thanks for the sponsorship and assistance. How cool is that?! SportsTurf: What are your passions and interests outside of work? Wightman: Ha! Anyone who knows me would say that I don't have much of a life outside of irrigation and Hunter, but I am a very lucky woman to live in Missoula, MT (eat your heart out!) and be close to family. I love to fl y fi sh, garden, preserve and cook the goods I grow, and share everything with everybody I can! I invite industry friends to join me in the relaxation of being on the water, tossing a line, and not talking about sprinklers, water conservation and jobs!! By doing this, we all go away with a refreshed mind and soul, ready to tackle our daily challenges once again. " Education is the base of all changes in our industry. "

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