SFMA CONFERENCE PREVIEW

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America( GCSAA) Irrigation Association( IA) Professional Grounds Management Society( PGMS) National Association of Landscape Professionals

( NALP)

Pesticide Recertification Credits: Texas, Oklahoma( Pending Approval) Note: Pesticide Recertification credits are only available for the states listed above. If you are attending from another state and need pesticide recertification credits, you are responsible for contacting your state’ s Department of Agriculture for approval.

SFMA VIRTUAL POST CONFERENCE WEBINAR SERIES SFMA will offer virtual education via a webinar series during the four weeks following the conference.( All times are Central).

FEBRUARY 10 2-3 p. m.: Importance of the Right Foundation: Principles of Athletic Field Rootzone Design and Maintenance; presented by Joshua Marden, CSFM 3:15-4:15 p. m.: Water Quality and Lack Thereof; presented by Marco Schiavon, Ph. D.

FEBRUARY 17 2-3 p. m.: What is Nanotechnology and How Can it Help My Sports Fields?; presented by Geoff Rinehart 3:15-4:15 p. m.: Soil Health of Sports Fields: Are Pesticides and Fertilizers Killing our Soils?; presented by Bryan Hopkins, Ph. D.

FEBRUARY 24 2-3 p. m.: Cool-Season Turfgrasses for Reduced-Input Grounds and Sports Fields; presented by Brad Park 3:15-4:15 p. m.: Relationship Goals: How to Improve the Success of Your Sports Field by Communication; presented by Keith Fisher

MARCH 3 2-3 p. m.: Budgeting Fundamentals: Knowing What Goes Where and How; presented by Brad Jakubowski 3:15-4:15 p. m.: How to Plan Athletic Field Management for an Effective Integrated Pest Management Plan; presented by Amanda Folck

The SFMA Student Challenge is presented in partnership with the SAFE Foundation, founding partner Hunter Industries, and supporting sponsor Ewing. 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 management 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 a career in sports field management. The Study Guide for the SFMA Student Collegiate Challenge is available online. Be sure to thoroughly review the Study Guide in preparation for the exam. A maximum of four undergraduates can compete on a team and must declare if they are representing a two-year or four-year institution. Competitors receive complimentary conference registration. You must be an SFMA member to participate. The 2026 Student Challenge will take place Wednesday, January 21 from 2-4:30 p. m. sportsfieldmanagementonline. com November 2025 | SportsField Management

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