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By Jenny Zadro in {CATEGORY} on 28 Jun 2011
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Workshop - 6th July - Alternative Methods of Pest Contol
Turf Renovation Practices Seminar - 16th August - Kurri Kurri TAFE
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Workshop - 6th July - 'Alternative Methods of Pest Contol'
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 The annual STA workshop will be held on WEDNESDAY, 6TH JULY at Ryde TAFE.
This years topic is ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF PEST CONTROL.
The workshop will cover issues faced by greenkeepers and traditional pest control methods and then look at alternative methods and products. It will also include research results from the Cert IV students and Diploma students.
All delegates will be given a folder of workshop notes and resources for future reference. Presenters include: Frank Dempsey, Gary Leeson, Dr James Hull, Paul Jackson and Nadeem Zreikat as well as Cert IV & Diploma students.
Registration fee includes morning tea and lunch and workshop notes.
The class size is limited to provide a good learning environment.
Positions are still available - so BOOK NOW to ensure you don't miss out.
Click below for more information and the booking form.
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or contact STA NSW on 02 8883 4688 or info@sportsturf.asn.au
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Congratulations Frank Dempsey
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 It is great to see Frank Dempsey being acknowledged for his many years of hard work, committment and dedication to the turf industry and in particular, teaching.
Frank and Phil Ford were bestowed the AGCSA's highest honour last week when they were named joint recipients of the 2011 AGCSA Distinguished Service Award, presented in partnership with Everiss (formerly Scotts). It was an apt setting for both to be recognised for their many years of diligent work in educating the nation's up and coming turf managers, given that both were part of the initial meeting of the Turf Education Working Group which was formed back at the 2003 conference in Adelaide.
As most of you would be aware Frank is an STA NSW Committee member as has been since the inception of the association. He has been a driving force of the association over the past 10 years and is a highly regarded and respected man and it great to see him be acknowledged for his work. Congratulations Frank.
Photo: Dave Westall of Everiss with Frank and his wife Sharon.
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Turf Renovation Practices Seminar - 16 August 2011
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 Put it in your diary and book your place for the Turf Renovation Practices Seminar and Tradeshow on Tuesday, 16th August at Kurri Kurri TAFE.
Presentations will be held in the morning and will include renovation, construction and maintenance practices and this is followed by machinery demonstrations.
Presentations:
Covering Golf Greens will be Lance Laws, Superintendent of South West Rocks Country Club, Peter Brown of Koppman Golf talking about construction and Steve Harris from The Vintage Golf Course will review renovation practices for the NSW Open.
Sportsfields planning and management will be addressed by Richard Herring from Marrickville Council and a talk on Bowling Greens renovations and preventative maintenance will be presented by Ryan Buttel from Wenty Leagues Club.
This event will also introduce the NSW Sportsfield Graduate award winner, Shaun Patterson of The Australian Turf Club will talk about the award and the impact it has had on him and his career so far.
The afternoon session will be demonstrations of a range of machinery and products. They will be demonstrated on a variety of turf surfaces at Kurri TAFE. Get up close and personal with some of the latest technology in the turf industry!
All the details will be on the STA website soon: www.sportsturf.asn.au
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Turf Alive Review
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 Whenever you take on a new event it always come with apprehension and anxiety. Will the turf industry support it? Will it be successful? Well we are pleased to say that the first Turf Alive event was a great day and has received some very positive feedback.
The idea of joining 3 NSW Associations for one event had been in the planning for over 12 months. It was great to see over 240 people attend the event held at Castle Hill Showground. Both greenkeepers and trade exhibitors supported the event well. Turf Alive will stay on the turf industry calendar as an bi-annual event and we hope it continues to grow and develop.
Many thanks to all our presenters for their time and hard work and sharing their knowledge and expertise. Thanks also to the great sponsors and exhibitors of the day, without them this event wouldn't happen. Finally many thanks to all the greenkeepers, superintendents and groundsmen who registered and attended the day. We hope you found it valuable.
A comprehensive wrap up will appear in the next STA magazine and more photos are available on the website.
It was great to work with the NSW Turf Growers and Bowling Greenkeepers Associations for this event and we thank them for joining us on this adventure.
Click below for more information.
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Social Event - November 2011
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 Plans are underway for the STA NSW end of year event.
2011 will see a change to our regular sportsman's luncheon so 'watch this space' for all the details of the BIG event!
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