SFMA IN ACTION knowledge and expertise of SFMA members to the general public and other athletic facility stakeholders .
Certification — Develops strategies to grow the number of certified members ; consistently monitors the program and recommends enhancements to ensure that the program is the top achievement for sports field managers .
Chapter Relations — Develops a chapter support structure that is beneficial locally and nationally ; facilitates the sharing of best practices ; supports the growth of the chapter network in states that do not have a chapter .
International — Positions SFMA as a global leader in sports facility management and the go-to resource for those who work internationally in the industry ; grow the international membership segment ; and support international efforts recognizing sports field management profession .
Environmental — Develops environmental strategies that position SFMA and its members as leaders in environmental stewardship ; oversees the Environmental Certification program .
SFMA Post-conference Virtual Education
SFMA continues to provide education from industry experts for four weeks following the SFMA conference . Sessions are will be held every Tuesday at 2 and 3:15 p . m . EST . The sessions feature industry experts who share their expertise and insights , enabling attendees to expand their knowledge and develop new skills .
TUESDAY JANUARY 30
2-3 P . M . EST Using NTEP Data to Select Turfgrass Varieties for Sports Fields
Presented by Geoffrey Rinehart , lecturer , University of Maryland Register : https :// us02web . zoom . us / webinar / register / WN _ 69khQvdYTVmjl9wpRIehng
3:15-4:15 P . M . EST Turfgrass 101 : Focusing on the basics
Presented by Gregg Munshaw , Ph . D ., director of agronomy for PARC Research and Consulting Register : https :// us02web . zoom . us / webinar / register / WN _ - FsxH0etSwmDbvqEH-ArDg .
Register : https :// us02web . zoom . us / webinar / register / WN _ wHM4n4sxQpeY2saJaG4fLg
3:15-4:15 P . M . EST Take the Million Gallon Challenge
Presented by Brad Jakubowski , MS , CIT , professor , Penn State University Register : https :// us02web . zoom . us / webinar / register / WN _ Y2bcriqBSP6fK0P3fAKtLA
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13
2-3 P . M . EST Fraise Mowing : Uses , Effects and Recovery
Presented by Raymond McCauley , Ph . D . Register : https :// us02web . zoom . us / webinar / register / WN _ U0ETr4U7Sp6g2INNSSOg8w
3:15-4:15 P . M . EST Data and Decisions : Applying Research in Sports Field Management Practices ,
Presented by Tyler Carr , Ph . D ., professor at The Ohio State University , and Dan Sandor , Ph . D ., professor at Virgina Tech University Register : https :// us02web . zoom . us / webinar / register / WN _ 8NqGGiIDSVunVLl6hqHF _ w .
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20
2-3 P . M . EST Regenerative Athletic Field Management
Presented by Barry Stewart , Ph . D ., professor , Mississippi State University Register : https :// us02web . zoom . us / webinar / register / WN __ kCI4mW9SLS7xUMKGF9euA
3:15-4:15 P . M . EST Managing Common Insect Pests in Cool-Season Fields
Presented by Geoffrey Rinehart , lecturer , University of Maryland Register : https :// us02web . zoom . us / webinar / register / WN _ dTKqObmsRra1Pfmx7yyP7Q
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6
2-3 P . M . EST Sports Turf Managers and Government Relations
Presented by Patrick Coakley , CSFM , business development mid- Atlantic , DuraEdge Products , and Jason Bowers , CSFM , sports turf manager , Montgomery Parks
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