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By Jenny Zadro in Industry News on 1st Sep 2009 6:00
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This was the fourth Regional Seminar held at Kurri Kurri TAFE and every year it 
continues to get stronger support and enthusiasm from the Turf Industry on the North Coast and Regional areas of NSW.
This year there was a big focus on the practical side of Greenkeeping including machinery demonstrations.
The event was kicked off by Adam Ayre of Muswellbrook Race Track who gave a presentation on his experience of winning the inaugural Steriline Racing & Australian Racecourse Managers Scholarship. This scholarship allowed Adam to experience time at the Hong Kong Race Club.
The next topic covered the extensive Water Management Program implemented at Kurri Kurri TAFE. Paul Park of Soil Conservation Service discussed the program and he was then followed by Alan England of SAS Solutions who reviewed the new wash down bay. Delegates then headed over to see the wash down bay in action. Time was also spent looking at TAFE's water management systems.
Delegates were then given the rare opportunity to see several different types of machinery operating on the sports field, bowling green and tennis green. It was a great experience for greenkeepers to have a close look at a variety of machines in operation and talk to the reps.
There were also presentations by the seminar sponsors on topics including new products, machinery and services available within the industry. The event was concluded by Graeme Logan who discussed the new Gro Lights system in place at ANZ Stadium. At the conclusion of the event a sausage sizzle was held where delegates could wrap up the day with a quiet drink and a snag.
STA would like to thank all the sponsors involved on the day, the delegates who made the effort to attend and inparticular Chris, Mark and all the staff at Kurri Kurri TAFE who put in a lot of work to get the venue ready for the seminar.
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Read more articles in Industry News, by Jenny Zadro or from September 2009.
