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May 11, 2023 

NS Sports Field Training Day

OUR DAY INCLUDES:

• Connecting with the suppliers and vendors who serve our industry
• Expert industry presentation: speaker to be confirmed shortly!
• Ability to meet other sports turf professionals who do what you do
• Exhibitor / supplier meet & greet
• Outdoor Supplier Showcase and Demonstrations on the Field which can include: line painting, various cultural practices (overseeding, aerating, etc), large equipment introductions, battery operated equipment viewing and more. Our imaginations will create! 

PROGRAM:

• 8:00am  Refreshments with Indoor Showcase
• 8:30am Welcoming Remarks
• 8:45am Educational Presentations Indoors by industry experts
• 12:00pm Lunch with Supplier Meet & Greet
• 1:00pm Outdoor Supplier Showcase and Demonstrations on the Field
• 2:30pm Thank you, it’s going to be a talked about day!

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May 12, 2023 

Synthetic Sports Turf Safety & Maintenance Course

TOPICS INCLUDE:

·        What is synthetic turf?

·        History of synthetic turf

·        Design of fields

·        How to identify your type of field

·        Installation and drainage understanding

·        Field safety best practices

·        Infill understanding

·        Equipment overview

·        Maintenance best practices and techniques

·        Troubleshooting common problems

The course is one day in length with 6.5 instructional hours (8:30 am to 3:00 pm) which includes a 1-hour test on the final day.

This course includes reference material and participants will be awarded a Certificate of Successful Completion.  

Registration included educational sessions, tradeshow, lunch, field demonstrations, and refreshments. 

Note:  you may invite others from your own municipality to attend as guests.  We look forward to connecting with our members.