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328 Victoria Road South, RR2
Guelph, ON N1H 6H8
Tel. 519-763-9431
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Athletic Field Construction Manual - Now Available!

Bringing uniformity to the construction of grass athletic fields, this manual is long overdue as a staple reference for those in the sports turf industry. It establishes standards for the design and construction of the root zone. The standards are based on a classification system (1-5) for the athletic field which is primarily based on the root zone material and the provision of drainage, irrigation and lights. Also included are permitting hours and maintenance costs for field categories; a checklist to evaluate the condition of existing fields; and more than 20 diagrams outlining the approved field dimensions for most field sports using a turf surface (more...)

21st Annual Field Day - September 11 - Brampton, ON

Chinguacousy means 'Land of the Tall Pines'. At Brampton's Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park you will also find sports fields, a curling rink, volleyball courts, tennis courts, a botanical garden and Mount Chinguacousy for winter downhill sports. The park is home to many events, including the 21st Annual Sports Turf Association Field Day this fall.

Brampton, Canada's 'Flower City' is the third largest city in the Greater Toronto Area. Home to more than 430,000 residents representing 62 distinct cultures, Brampton has positioned itself as a global economic contender and combines big city conveniences with a traditional quality of life. It is conveniently located to welcome sports turf managers from across Ontario.

The Field Day Committee is in the midst of applying the finishing touches to the event program. Check back often for all the details as they become available!

Exhibitor Invitation/Application, Rules & Regulations

Robert W. Sheard Scholarship

The Sports Turf Association Scholarship Program was established in 1993 to encourage, support and provide leadership to those considering a career in the sports turf industry. The 2008 recipient of the Robert W. Sheard Scholarship, announced at the Association’s annual meeting, is Timothy Armstrong. Tim, a second year student in the University of Guelph’s Diploma in Turfgrass Management Program, is from Blenheim, Ontario and spent his required summer internship working at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute. He will graduate this spring.

Scholarship details (pdf)...                Scholarship application (pdf)...

Two Decades of Success

More than twenty years since inception, the Sports Turf Association continues to promote safe, natural sports turf through education and professional development. The STA was conceived in 1987, when, at a "brain storming" session held at the University of Guelph, a broad segment of the turf industry endorsed its need. Of particular concern at that meeting was the need to minimize and avoid injury to participants using athletic facilities where they relate to sports turf. The STA celebrated 20 years in 2007.

20 Years of Service (pdf)...

   
   
 

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