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2023 conference education sessions
2023 SFMA Conference education sessions were recorded and are available for purchase . If you were a full conference registrant , your access instructions were emailed to you . If you would like to purchase conference education sessions , visit https :// www . sportsfieldmanagement . org / knowledge-center /.
The full conference package is $ 149 . Single sessions are $ 20 . Sessions were audio recorded and synchronized with PowerPoint presentations . All sessions are accessible on portable devices such as iPad , iPhone and other tablet devices .
Athlete and sports field safety
Sports field managers are consistently challenged to provide safe , playable athletic fields for athletes . In addition , maintaining a safe work environment and safe sports facilities is equally important for employees and the public . SFMA offers public resources that can be used to help you take safety precautions at your facility . Visit https :// www . sportsfieldmanagement . org / knowledge _ center / athlete-sports-field-safety /.
SFMA offers its members a wide variety of resources pertaining to field management for safe surfaces in the Members Only section of the website . Join today to gain access to these and many more valuable resources .
Best Management Practices
Best Management Practices for the Sports Field Manager : A Professional Guide for Sports Field Management serves as a comprehensive compilation of environmental best practices for SFMA members and nonmembers , equipping them with the tools and resources to document solid environmental practices for legislators , regulators , employers , and community constituents . Although members have been following excellent practices , this program validates those and positions the sports field manager as a strong steward of the environment , which will aid in educating decision makers .
Spanning more than 100 pages , the guide includes
12 unique sections : 1 . Planning , Design , and Construction 2 . Turfgrass Establishment 3 . Cultural Practices : Mowing 4 . Cultural Practices : Nutrient Management 5 . Cultural Practices : Irrigation 6 . Cultural Practices : Cultivation and
Surface Management 7 . Cultural Practices : Integrated Pest Management 8 . Pesticide Management 9 . Sustainable Landscaping 10 . Synthetic Turf
11 . Maintenance Operations 12 . Emergency Preparedness Access Best Management Practices for the Sports Field Manager : A Professional Guide For Sports Field Management at https :// www . sportsfieldmanagement . org / knowledge _ center / bmps /.
SFMA introduces new education manager
Jennifer McLendon is the new education manager for the Sports Field Management Association ( SFMA ). McLendon has an undergraduate degree in microbiology from Louisiana Tech University , a master ’ s degree in educational leadership from the University of North Texas , and a master ’ s degree in instructional coaching / curriculum from the University of Texas at Tyler . She is excited to be a part of the amazing staff at SFMA and to continue the journey of learning and growing in the industry . Spending time with her family , reading and hiking in the sun are among her favorite activities . She is looking forward to meeting and working with everyone throughout the year .
SFMA is excited to have McLendon join its team . She can be reached at jmclendon @ sportsfieldmanagement . org or 785-843-2549 .
Plan to apply for a SAFE scholarship or grant this year
The SAFE scholarships and grants programs will open for applications in July . Although the deadline to submit for all programs is Oct . 15 , now is the time to begin assembling the information for your application .
SAFE Turfgrass Scholarships – Awards are given to students who are pursuing turfgrass management or post-graduate research . Several of these are named in Dr . James Watson ’ s name and are completely funded by The Toro Company .
The Paul Zwaska Scholarship – The scholarship promotes diversity within the profession and recognizes and encourages full-time students pursuing a career in the sports field management profession . This scholarship is provided by Beacon Athletics .
SAFE non-Turfgrass Scholarship : The Darian Daily Legacy Scholarship – Named in honor of a legendary supporter of SFMA and SAFE and a family man , this scholarship is awarded to dependents of members who are pursuing a field of academic study outside of the turfgrass industry .
Leo Goertz Membership Grant – Multiple grants are awarded to sports field managers or crew members who are not members of SFMA . This grant is generously supported by Pioneer Athletics .
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