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SFMA welcomes two Australian organizations to International Affiliate Organization Program

May 19, 2020

Sports Turf Managers Association (SFMA) announced the addition of two organizations, the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASFMA) and Sports Turf Australia (STA), to its International Affiliate Organization Program. Formed in

Route to Recovery interview with Chris McGinty (video)

May 19, 2020

Chris McGinty, superintendent of parks maintenance and cemeteries, City of Framingham, Mass., and vice president of the New England Sports Turf Managers Association (NESFMA), recently joined John Kmitta, associate publisher/editorial

Montana State University begins construction on Bobcat Athletic Complex

May 19, 2020

Construction is beginning on Montana State University’s Bobcat Athletic Complex, a donor-funded $18 million addition to the north end of Bobcat Stadium that will become the new home of the

SFMA releases video celebrating its members

May 19, 2020

To celebrate how the profession has come together, SFMA recently released a video that highlights how members are dedicated to working safely and preparing for the return of sports. 

SFMA webinar on topdressing to be held May 19

May 15, 2020

The SFMA May webinar will be held live on YouTube, Tuesday, May 19 at 7 a.m. EST. The webinar, titled “Topdressing Sports Fields: What’s Right for Your Facility?” is presented by

Route to Recovery interview with Darren Criswell (video)

May 11, 2020

Darren Criswell, turf manager for the University of Arizona, recently spoke with SportsField Management about sports field management in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Route to Recovery. For

University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture launches Turf Tuesdays

May 11, 2020

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture began a new digital learning series on May 5, titled Tennessee Turf Tuesday. The free series will consist of a live webinar on

Get ready for SFMA Conference and Exhibition 2021

May 11, 2020

Join SFMA for its 32nd Annual Conference and Exhibition January 11-14, 2021 in Palm Springs, Calif. With an average temperature of 70 degrees, be sure to bring your golf clubs. The

Texas A&M AgriLife mobilizes task force to head off possible emergence of “murder hornet” in Texas

May 8, 2020

Written by Olga Kuchment A giant invasive hornet was sighted several times in northwestern Washington state and Canada in late 2019, causing concern across the U.S. At the request of Texas

Dr. Stacey Hall named as new NCS4 director

May 8, 2020

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) announced Dr. Stacey Hall as its new director after the retirement of founder Dr. Lou Marciani. Hall played an integral role