STUDENT ACTIVITIES
STUDENT CHALLENGE
Wednesday, January 21 2 – 4:30 p. m., Ballroom C
The Student Challenge is presented in partnership with the SAFE Foundation, founding partner Hunter Industries, and supporting sponsor SiteOne. Each year, students from 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities throughout the country compete in an exam that challenges knowledge in the sports field industry. The winning teams receive a cash award, a plaque, and medallions for each team member. The prize money benefits the institution’ s turfgrass program and creates opportunities for students pursuing careers in sports field management.
NATIONAL TURFGRASS SCIENCE INVITATIONAL
Tuesday, January 20 8 a. m. – 5 p. m.
Texas Christian University
The National Turfgrass Science Invitational will alternate between the national conferences of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America( GCSAA) and Sports Field Management Association( SFMA). Recognition of winners and teams who competed at the invitational will be held Wednesday, January 21 at 2:45 pm. In its effort to modernize and increase the number of quality experiences for FFA members, National FFA has created a new model to recognize endorsed activities with other organizations. The National Turfgrass Science Invitational is endorsed by National FFA, and is open to FFA members.
All photos by Mark Skalny
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