Ohio Sports Turf Short Course set for Feb. 18, 19
2 Feb, 2009 Athletic Turf NewsCOLUMBUS, OH — The Ohio Sports Turf Managers Association is joining up with The Ohio State University and the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation to put on a short course for sports turf managers Feb. 18 & 19 here. The courses offer a mix of science and practical advice for 2009. There is an announcement about the course on our website www.ostma.org Here's a sample of the sports turf talks:
— Weed Control Update for Turf & Ornamentals: Dr. Dave Gardner
— Huntington Park, The Columbus Clippers - New Home!: Colin Lattimer, Columbus Clippers
— Bermudagrass Athletic Fields in Ohio ~ are they a Viable Option?: Dr. Karl Danneberger
— Pest Update ~ The Latest Insecticide Technology and Control Strategies for Nuisance Pests such as Earthworms & Moles: Dr. David Shetlar
— WORKSHOP: Ideas for Lines & Logos to make any Field Sparkle: Matt Williams and John Mott
— Managing Sports Fields to Prevent Common Turf Diseases: Joe Rimelspach
— Pesticide Regulations Update: Joanne Kick-Raack
— Improving Drainage on Soil Athletic fields: Ryan Gregoire, Ag Design
— Last Minute Winter Work to get those Baseball Fields Ready for Play: Matt Duncan, Head Groundskeeper, Akron Aeros
— Panel: Innovative Turf Management & Cost-Saving Ideas for 2009: Dr. John R. Street, Kenny Nichols, Westerville Schools, Brian Gimbel, OSU Varsity Athletics and James Hlavaty, Cincinnati Bengals
To try and offset some of the financial worries this year, there's a new low price for the sports turf course. ODA (6a, 7, 8 and CORE), OPRA and STMA CEUs will be offered. Brochures can be printed from our website: www.ostma.org or OSU's website: http://buckeyeturf.osu.edu.
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