As Canada’s foremost event for the turf sector—including lawn care, sports turf, golf, recreation facilities and nursery sod—the annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium offers sessions on the latest research and innovations in turf management. 

OTS is an educational event and you can earn credits, points, and certification through our industry partners:

• ORFA Professional Designation Credits
• GCSAA Education Points
• CGSA Accreditation Program
• Ontario Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Continuing Education Credits
• Certificate of attendance from Professional Lawn Care Association of Ontario

2026 sports field related sessions:

Panel Discussion: Safety FIRST for Sports Fields and Play Spaces  - Scott Belair, instructor for the Canadian Playground Safety Institute, Adam Bienenstock, Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds Inc., Katie Glover, Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education

Precision Turf Management – Dr. Eric Lyons, University of Guelph

How Field Variability Impacts the Athlete Study – Ava Veith, Virginia Tech

Raising the Standard: How to Stand Out in Sports Field Management – Ken Hoard, City of Belleville, CSFA’s (was STC) Sports Field Manager of the Year

Play It Safe: Click Before You Dig – Sarah Burke, Ontario One Call

Effective Lines, Better Fields: Practical Solutions for Sports Field Line Painting - Brent Baker, Simplistic Lines and Joe Breedon, City of Barrie

Gearing Up For the FIFA World Cup: Putting The Finishing Touches on BMO Field – Robert  Heggie, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)

**descriptions coming :)