SFMA IN ACTION
Gary Vanden Berg Internship Grant – Named in honor of Gary Vanden Berg , CSFM , for his contributions to the industry in promoting internships , students who have interned are eligible to submit post-internship to augment their internship wages .
Terry Mellor Continuing Education Grant – This grant provides funding for a SFMA chapter member to attend the SFMA annual conference . This grant is made possible through the support of Turface Athletics .
For more information on SAFE ’ s scholarships , visit https :// www . sportsfieldmanagement . org / scholarshipprogram / and for additional information on SAFE Grants , visit https :// www . sportsfieldmanagement . org / safe-grants /.
SFMA certification programs
SFMA is proud to offer two certification programs to its members : the Certified Sports Field Manager ( CSFM ) program , and the SFMA Environmental Facility Certification program .
The purpose of the CSFM program is to The purpose of the program is to :
Foster and improve professionalism within the sports field industry .
Challenge and test your knowledge of managing sports fields .
Draw upon all aspects of your education and experience to prove that you are one of the best in the industry .
By attaining CSFM status , you will be seen as a leader in the industry , gain a sense of pride and accomplishment , improve your current or future employment prospects , and contribute to your professional advancement in sports field management .
The SFMA Environmental Facility Certification program helps document the environmental stewardship of SFMA members . Facilities that meet the requirements will be awarded the certification .
The certification involves an electronic assessment that can be taken from any computer or smart device . To begin , visit SFMA ’ s website , click on the product button at the top of the page , go to page 2 of the shopping cart and add “ Environmental Facility Certification Initial ($ 50 )” to your cart . After payment , you will be emailed a link to the assessment form . Once you have completed the assessment , SFMA will review and score it . If you have achieved at least 80 percent compliance on each of the 12 sections , you will receive notification that you have passed . After passing the assessment , the next step is to engage a CSFM as an attester . The attester will conduct a walk-through of your facility with you to validate your environmental practices .
SFMA will send a PDF of your assessment to both you and your attester . Your attester will also receive a link to an attestor form to confirm that your practices are in place . If your attester verifies your practices , your facility will be designated as an SFMA Certified Facility for Environmentally Responsible Management . sportsfieldmanagementonline . com June 2023 | SportsField Management
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