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4 . Budget information is extremely important ; your goal is to make the judges understand your effective use of resources . Winners seldom are the ones who have the most resources .
5 . Successful submittals use the PCI to the fullest extent . Field use statistics can help you show the judges how much play is taking place on your field , and the corresponding results .
6 . Be sure to fully express innovative solutions to any of the problems you encounter in managing the field .
7 . Consider submitting your oldest field . ( Must be a minimum of two seasons of play old ). The key is to showcase your field management savvy , and your skills can really show through on older fields .
8 . Give credit to your staff . Be sure to outline the personnel you have on your staff .
9 . Highlight all of the components of your monthly maintenance program . Include why you are doing something , and don ’ t forget to call attention to the ways you are protecting the environment .
10 . Proofread your application before hitting “ submit .” Catch those spelling and grammar errors that can classify the submittal as subpar .
SAFE scholarship program
SAFE annually awards scholarships to students who are planning a career in the sports field management industry . Since its inception , the SAFE Foundation has presented more than $ 225,000 in scholarships and travel to the SFMA Conference and Exhibition to more than 120 students .
Each year , SAFE awards several named scholarships : the Dr . James Watson Graduate Scholarship ; the Dr . James Watson Scholarships for graduate , four-year and two-year students ; and the Dr . Fred Grau Scholarship . The Watson Scholarships are named in honor of longtime green industry researcher and consultant Dr . James Watson , are funded by the Toro Giving Program , and are presented to the top graduate and undergraduate scholarship recipients . The top recipient from a two-year program receives the Dr . Fred Grau scholarship , which is named in honor of the first turfgrass extension specialist in the United States .
To apply for scholarships , simply complete the online application , request your references from your faculty adviser and employer , and submit it to the SAFE Scholarship Committee . sportsfieldmanagementonline . com August 2023 | SportsField Management
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