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

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)...