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wWw.sportsturfonline.comBeoth 709Lowdown: The Adams BusinessMedia Horticulture Group is com-prised of seven vertical magazinesserving interdependent markets in thelawn and garden, sports turf and hor-ticulture markets.

regen,Booth 717Lowdown: The company specializesconstruction, renovation and mainte-nance of athletic fields. They serve ascontractors for municipalities, privateorganizations, schools, universitiesand professional and minor leaguesports organizations.

Aventis E.S.Shawnee, KSBooth 502Lowdown:CHIPCO ProfessionalProducts Group of AventisEnvironmental Science was formed

______________________ ----, through the mergerof AgrEvo andRhone-Poulenc.CHIPCO produces23 fungicides,insecticides, herbi-cides and PGRs.

Aitkin Agri-peatElk River, MNBooth 515Lowdown: Bulk and bagged peat sup-plier for rootzoneand topdressingmixes.

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Ball Products,Inc.DeLand,FLwww. b a l l p r o ducts.comBooth 510Lowdown: MikeMatherne, STMAmember and formerhead groundskeep-er of Baseball CitySports complex hasjoined with BallProducts to head itsathletic field divi-sion. Ball Productshas been a leader insports equipmentmanufacturingsince 1987.

Limiale, ON

Booth 512tdwdown:· Bannerman "has 'concen-trated on manufacturing a combina-tion of aeration, topdressing, infieldgroomers and field lining equipmentover the last 40 years. Visit the boothto see the company's new B-QSS"Quick Slitt" Seeder.

Bayer Corp.Kansas City, MOBooth 105

Beacon BallfieldsMiddleton, WIBooth 416

The Beals Group/Beals SportsCollaborativeSan Jose, CABooth 128Lowdown: Site planning and designfirm specializing in athletic facilities,educational facilities and parks. Theyoffer landscape architecture, civilengineering, strategic planning, mas-tet planning and facilitation.

Becker-UnderwoodAmes, IA

. Booth 517Louidoum: Becker is a leading manu-facturer of quality turf products forsports turf professionals. Productsinclude turf paint, biostimulants,spray pattern indicators and soil pen-etrants.

Broyhill Company/Fleet(Line Markers) Ltd.Dakota City, NEBooths 615, 617, 619, 714, 716, 718Lowdown: Since 1946, Broyill hasmanufactured sprayers and turfequipment for recreation facilities andgolf courses. A recent acquisition hasexpanded the company's products to

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Club Car, Inc.Augusta, GABooths 621, 720Lowdown: Manufactures golf, utilityand transportation vehicles. CCIserves commercial, golf, industrial,agricultural and consumer markets.

Covermaster Inc.Rexdale, ONwww.covermaster.comBooths 401, 403Lowdown: Covermaster, an STMAmember since 1986, features a newline up of athletic field covers as wellas the Enkamat Plus turf protectioncover.

Dakota Peat & EquipmentGrand Forks, NDBooths 101, 103

Delta Bluegrass CompanyStockton, CABooth 208

Desso DLW Sports SystemsLakeville, MNBooth 706

Diamond ProDallas, TXwww.diamondpro.comBooths 301, 303, 305, 307, 400, 402,404,406Lowdown: Provides professionalgroundskeeping products and equip-ment nationwide to the athletic fieldand sports turf industry. The companyhas just introduced a new line of pro-fessional products called Eagle'sChoice.

Douglas Sport Nets & EquipmentEldridge, IA

eather eOmaha,NEwww.dtnweather.comBooth 807Lowdown: DTN provides GIS-readydata, forecast services, turn-key solu-tions and weather display systems toover 20,000 businesses. On-line serviceis available.

Fieldmaster Infield GroomerLenexa, KSwww.fieldmaster.comBooth 701Lowdown: Fieldmaster groomers openthe infield with spring tines, level theinfield with double leveling bar, rollthe infield and brush the field for atournament finish.

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Floratine Products GroupCollierville, TNwww.floratine.comBooths 810, 811Lowdown: Rick Izzo of the AkronAeros and Scott McCoy of BostonCollege achieved sports TURF Field ofthe Year awards for their fields afterincorporating Floratine's approachand products into their managementprograms.

GreenTech & SoilAir CompaniesRichmond, VABooth 708www.greentechitm.comLowdown: GreenTech offers the ITMsystem, designed to manage turf wear,field drainage, airflow and the rootzone profile within a sports field. Thesystem, designed to manage turf wear,field drainage and airflow, is current-ly installed at Giants Stadium andMillennium Stadium.

GMS . For Sports FieldsOrlando, FLBooth 721Lowdown: Owned and operated byFloyd Perry, an athletic field consul-tant and public speaker, GMS sellsindustry-specific tools and equipmentfor progressive groundskeepers.

Gro-Power, Inc.Chino, CAwww.gropower.comBooth 713Lowdown: Manufacturer of humusbase fertilizer / soil conditioner prod-ucts designed to enhance the micro-bial levels and soil environment in

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Harco FittingsLynchburg, VABooth 607Lowdown: Harcohas been manufac-turing gasketedpipe fittings for theirrigation marketsince 1970.

Harrell's, Inc.Lakeland, FLwww.harrells.comBooth 122

HummerTurfgrassSystems, Inc.Manheim, PABooths 115, 117,119, 121, 123, 214,216,218,220,222Lowdown:Hummer field con-tractors specializein design andbuild projects.Customers includethe BaltimoreRavens, Penn Stateand Temple Univ.

ongomeryville, PABooth 420Lowdown: Suppliers of athletic fieldline markers and paints, Mitsubishigenerators and pumps, Bowdry liquidremoval products, Waterless CompanyNo-Flush Urinals and debris removalequipment.

John Deere CompanyRaleigh, NCwww.deere.comBooths 201, 203, 205, 207, 209, 300,302,304,306,308Lowdown: John Deere productsinclude hand heIds, walk behinds,front mowers, zero-turn mowers, trac-tors, skid steers, utility vehicles andspecial machines for athletic turfmaintenance.

Kifco IrrigationHavana.Tl.www.kifco.comBooth 224Lowdown: Kifco manufactures Water-Reel self-travelling sprinklers. Theportable machines cover from 1 /2 to10 acres in a single setting and can befitted with optional booster pumps.

L.R. Nelson CompanyPeoria,1Lwww.lrnelson.comBooths 110, 112Lowdown: L.R. Nelson manufacturesprofessional in-ground irrigationproducts.

Landscape ManagementCleveland,OHBooth 125Lowdown: Athletic Turf is a leadingpublication serving the growing $1.8billion sports field market. Publishedbimonthly, each issue covers mainte-nance, design, construction and man-agement topics for professional facili-ties, schools, municipal and park facil-ities, contractors, designers and con-sultants.

Laser Leveling Inc.Tampa, FLBooths 808, 809·

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Lebanon Seaboard Corp.Lebanon,PAwww.lebsea.comBooth 605Lowdown: With over 50 years experi-ence, Lebanon serves the domestic andinternational market through broadbased independent dealers whoselocal experts are ready to serve turfprofessionals. They produce a com-plete line of fertilizers for landscapeornamentals.

Lesco, Inc.Rocky River, OHBooth 705

M.A.S.A., Inc.Jasper, INBooth 107Lowdown: Offers a color catalog fea-turing a wide assortment of athleticfield maintenance equipment andtraining devices.

Midwest Rake CompanyWarsaw, INBooth 120

Millcreek Manufacturing/Earth &Turf Co.New Holland, PABooths 225, 324

Missouri Turf Paint & FieldGraphicsKansas City, MOBooth 715Lowdown: MTP manufactures anddistributes products used in athleticfield marking. Products include bulkand aerosol paint, turf dye, stencils,application equipment and markingsystems and accessories.

Motz Group, TheCincinnati, OHwww.themotzgroup.comBooth 108Lowdown: The group consults,designs, and builds athletic fieldsnationally and internationally.

MST Consultants, Inc.Rossville, KSBooth 606Lowdown: Majestic Sports Turf

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NationallSmithcoffurfcoMinneapolis, MNBooths 501, 503, 505, 600, 602, 604

Novartis Crop ProtectionGreensboro, NCBooth 116

Nu-Gro Technologies, Inc.Grand Rapids, MIBooths 104, 106Lowdown: Nu-Gro is the largest man-ufacturer and marketer of slow releasenitrogen in the world. Productsinclude Nitroform, Nutralene, SCUand Isobutylidene Diurea.

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.Edgewood, MDwww.nutramaxlabs.comBooth 704Lowdown: Products provide biologi-cally active L-amino acids and essen-tial nutrients needed to maintainhealthy turfgrass, protect turf fromstress and enhance effectiveness ofmaintenance programs.

PBI GordonKansas City, MOBooth 317Lowdown: An employee-owned compa- .ny, PBI Gordon is a national leader inspecialty pest management products

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Ll ,. Booth 413Lowdown: RBI specializes in thedesign and construction of athleticfields, running tracks and outdoortennis court complexes.

hybrid-seeded '.Bermuda grasses suchas Bermuda Triangle and Princess.

Pickseed West, Inc.Tangent, ORBooth 418Lowdown: Pickseed is a leading devel-oper and producer of quality lawngrass seed.

Redexim-CharterhouseHigh Ridge, MOBooths 513, 612Lowdown: World leader in the designand development of specialized turfand ground care equipment producedspecifically for aeration, seeding, top-dressing and environmental mainte-nance.

PortafloorSalt Lake City, UTBooth 504

Pro's Choice/Oil-Dri CorporationChicago,ILBooths 608,610

PRZ Sports TurfHighland Ranch, COBooth 725

Roots, Inc.Independence, MOBooth 109Lowdown: Manufacturer of universitydeveloped and tested biostimulants,

unique;drainage systems appropriate forsports fields, golf courses and otherhigh use turf areas.

Shamrock PeatlErinEnvironmentalSan Diego, CABooth 414Lowdown: Distributors of Shamrockpeat products and other Irish peatproducts. Also distributes mineralammendments for bio-remediationprojects.

Simplot Turf & HorticulturePost Falls, IDBooth 625

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StrathAyr Turf SystemsNew Orleans, LABooths 802, 803Lowdown: StrathAyr has provided aconsistent natural grass sports fielddesign longer than any other modernsystem. The .sand rootzone is rein-forced with ReFlex mesh elements andexhibits unparalleled player safety,load-bearing, {Inti-compaction andvigorous turf growth benefits.

Sports Turf Company, Inc.Whitesburg, GAwvvw.sod-turf. comBooth 703Lowdown: The company utilizes thelatest in computerized laser technolo-gy in athletic. field construction toensure all grades are exact to specifi-cations. Some of their productsinclude the design and construction ofthe new practice fields for the AtlantaFalcons and field renovations at theUniversity of Alabama.

Sports Turf ManagersAssociationCouncil Bluffs, IABooth 707

TifSport Growers AssociationAthens, GABooth 511

TMSG·Typar Turf BlanketsCary, NCBooth 409

Toro Company, TheMinneapolis, MNwww.toro.comBooths 415, 417, 419, 421, 423, 514,516,518,520,522Lowdown: Toro is a leader in provid-ing turf maintenance equipment andirrigation products for sports fields,including the Workman 2100 all pur-pose mid-duty vehicle and theGroundsmaster 3500-D, which incor-

Sports Turf One, Inc.Boynton Beach, FLBooth 508Lowdown: Provides professional

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u an ove,1LBooths 100, 102Lowdown: Manufactures TURFACEand a full line of sports field products.Conducts sports field audits and con-sults on sand-based and native soilturf fields.Turf Seed, Inc.

Hubbard, ORBooth 411 Turfgrass Americatrhomas Bros.

GrassGranbury, TXBooths 200,202Lowdown: Dedicated to providing thehighest quality sod and sod-related ser-vices.

Turf SpecialtiesWinter Haven, FLBooths 804, 805,806Lowdown: Turf Specialties manufac-tures fine turf, three-point hitch verti-cut equipment for athletic fields andgolf courses in 3-, 4- and 5-foot widths. Ty-Crop Inc.

Chilliwack, BCBooths 519, 521,618, 620Lowdown: Ty-Crop is the leadingbrand of simple to use, high perfor-

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West Coast TurfScottsdale, AZwww.westcoastturfcomBooth 315Lowdown: Supplier of choice high pro-file arenas such as QualcommStadium, Super Bowls XXVII, XXIX,xxx, XXXII and more.

Western Industries, Inc.Miles City, MTBooth 610Lowdown: Manufactures full field cov-ers, mound, plate and base covers, side-line covers, turf enhancement covers,batting practice protectors and wind-screens.

Whitlam Paint CompanyWadsworth,OHBooth 500Lowdown: Celebrating its 100thanniversary, Whitlam Paint specializesin the manufacturing of high qualityathletic field marking paints, specifi-cally designed for marking lines, num-bers and logos an all types of fields.

World Class Athletic SurfacesLeland, MSwww.wrldclass.comBooths 211, 213, 310, 312Lowdown: The company produces fulllines of field marking paints, turf col-orants, aerosol paints and turf stencils.World Class can supply the completefield package and any necessary techni-cal support.

Zeneca Professional ProductsWilmington, DEBooth 118

ZeoponiX, Inc.Louisville, CO \Booth 723Lowdown: Manufacturer of Z;eoPro, theonly zeoponic material availd,ble. Thishigh CEC fertilizer and soil amend-ment improves rootzone nutrient stor-agel and delivery.

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Mr. Lee Roy SelmonThursday, Jan. 17, 10:30-11:00 a.m.Lee Roy Selmon earned his way intoboth the College Football Hall ofFame and the Pro-Football Hall ofFame. Along the way, he amassed atremendous record. During his senioryear at Oklahoma University, heearned both the Outland Trophy andThe Lombardi Trophy, was anAcademic All-American and made theDean's Honor Roll. As the first-everdraft choice of the newly formedTampa Bay Buccaneers, he honed hisskills to become such a dominantforce on the team, his jersey (No. 63)is the only one they've ever retired.After a back injury forced his retire-

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Lee Roy Selmon, former defenseive end forthe Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is a member of

the NFL Hall of Fame.

ment at the end of the 1985 season,Selmon continues to build on the pos-itives as Associate Athletic Directorfor External Affairs at the Universityof South Florida. Selmon is creating anew legacy in his position as the asso-ciate athletic director at theUniversity of South Florida, where heis helping to rebuild the school's foot-ball program. Said Athletic DirectorPaul Griffin: "Lee Roy Selmon iseverything we want our students tobe." In his presentation, Mr. Selmonwill provide insight on "The SportsTurf Perspective: Pro Player toAssociate Athletic Director."

Mr. Bucky DentThursday, Jan. 17, 11:00-11:30 a.m.Russell "Bucky" Dent honed his base-ball skills as a three-time AmericanLeague All-Star and played on twoWorld Championship teams with theNew York Yankees. In the 1978

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Bucky Dent, veteran of 1,392 MLB games,was named MVP of the 1978 World Series.

Divisional Playoff game against theRed Sox, he shocked Boston with athree-run home run over the GreenMonster at Fenway Park. Mr. Dentwas named the 1978 World SeriesMVP as the Yankees won their secondstraight championship. He played ina total of 1,392 MLB games with theChicago White Sox, New YorkYankees, Texas Rangers and KansasCity Royals, compiling a .247 battingaverage. MT:>Dent is in his sixth sea-son as the Texas Rangers' dugoutcoach and infield instructor. He alsopositions infielders during the games.He's known throughout the baseballworld as one of the most respecteddefensive coaches. He also operatesthe Bucky Dent Baseball School inBoca Raton, Fla. In his presentation,Mr. Dent will provide insight on "TheSports Turf Perspective: Pro Player toCoach."

Mr. John SouterSaturday, Jan. 20, 10:45-11:30 a.m.John Souter is a TurfgrassConsultant based in Braco,Perthshire, Scotland. His relentlesspursuit for safer and better sportsturf has long been apparent in hiswork. His expertise has been instru-mental in the construction and main-tenance of major soccer pitchesthroughout the United Kingdom and,in other parts of the world, includingthe U.S. He also has made a strong'and continuing commitment to fur-thering the objectives of the profes-sion worldwide. He was the 1998recipient of the Harry C. GillMemorial Award, recognizing theSTMA groundskeeper of the year.

Souter's presentation will bring us upto date on "New Technologies inConstruction and Maintenance ofSoccer Pitches."

Mr. Eddie SeawardSaturday, Jan. 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:15p.m.Eddie Seaward is a head groundsmanfor The All England Lawn Tennis &Croquet Club of Wimbledon, home ofthe grand stage of professional tennis-Centre Court. He oversees the perma-nent staff of 14 in the care of the 34grass and nine hard courts of the Club.Mr. Seaward began his career in 1959as an assistant groundsman at a pri-vate school, local to his home. Afterserving 10 years there, he went on tohold the position of head groundsmanat various sports clubs before joiningThe All England Lawn Tennis &Croquet Club in 1990 as head grounds-man designate. He assumed his currentposition in 1991. In his presentation,Seaward will provide a behind-the-scenes view of "The Wimbledon Year."

...And the rest

Thursday, January 18

9:00-9:10 a.m.-Welcome-2001:Upward and OnwardSTMA president Rich Moffitt, MunieOutdoor

9:10-9:45 a.m.-Certification: ForYou and Your ProfessionRoss Kurcab, CSFM, Denver BroncosDavid Fearis, CGCS, Blue HillsCountry ClubBoyd Montgomery, CSFM, SylvaniaRecreation

9:45-10:15 a.m.v'I'he Sports TurfPerspective: College Player toPro PlayerMike Newell, NFL Player

10:30-11:00 a.m.-The Sports TurfPerspective: Pro Player toAssociate Athletic DirectorLee Roy Selmon, Univ. of SouthFlorida

11:00-11:30 a.m.-The Sports TurfPerspective: Pro Player to CoachBucky Dent, Texas Rangers

11:30-Noon-The Sports TurfPerspective: Ask the PanelMike NewellLee Roy SelmonBucky Dent

"The STMA Conventionis a great way for stu-dents to learn about thereal issues facing theindustry today. Theconvention also is agreat place to look forjobs, internships, or justmake contacts withinour growing field."-Brad Thedens

CONCURRENT SESSION 1-1:15-4:30 p.m.Each of the four topics in this set ofconcurrent sessions will run for 45minutes. There will be a 15-minutebreak between the 2nd and3rd topicsin each session.

BASICSTurf Aerification: What It Is andWhat It DoesJohn Mascaro, Turf-Tee InternationalWhat you'll hear: Turf aerification isone of the least understood manage-ment practices performed on turfJohn will walk you through the inven-tion and history of aerification andwhat it actually accomplishes for bet-ter and safer sports turf fields.Why you should be there: John isthe son of Tom Mascaro, who inventedthe aerifier in 1946. This slide presen-tation takes us back in time, beforeaerification was performed, with the

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aid of slides. The presentation alsoexplains why aerification is performedand when it should be performed.

Topdressing: What. When. How andWhy?Dr. Trey Rogers, Michigan State Univ.

Roots: Getting to the Bottom ofTurfgrassMary Owen, Univ. of Massachusetts

Give Your Sports Turf a CompletePhysicalDr. George Snyder, Univ, of FloridaWhat you'll hear: Because of theincreasingly high demands that areplaced on sports fields, managers needto know the composition and perfor-mance of the root zone media. The ses-sion will present the mechanics andinterpretations of both laboratory andfield analyses of the physical proper-ties of sports turf fields. Methods and

specifications for choosing the rootzone and for its modification will bediscussed.Why you should be there:Laboratory and field evaluations ofsports fields are complex and expen-sive. The session will clarify theseanalyses and leave the attendees witha good understanding of the relevantanalytical procedures and their inter-pretation.

CONSTRUCTIONMethods of Stabilizing PlayingSurfacesRoss Kurcab, CSFM, Denver Broncos

Working with Your Sod Producer toGrow Sports Turf SodRandy Graff, Graff Turf FarmsWhat you'll hear: Power point pre-sentation explaining the benefits of thesports turf manager and the sodfarmer working together to achieve the

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highest quality in athletic turfgrassplaying surfaces.Why you should be there: Don't missthis opportunity to hear a point / coun-terpoint discussion between a sodfarmer and NFL turf manager shar-ing ideas.

Sand-Profile ResearchJosh Honig, Rutgers UniversityChad Follis, Univ. of Missouri-ColumbiaWhat you'll hear: Presentation offirst year's Masters thesis date dealingwith rootzone blends for sand-basedathletic fields. Objectives include: tofind an alternative to the standard90/10 sand /peat rootzones; toincrease nutrient and water holdingcapacity through natural materials;and to stabilize the rootzone for addedsafety and playability.Why you should be there: The con-struction . and installation of theserootzones is primarily being looked atfor the high school and parks andrecreation levels. They consist of a 6-inch cap over a standard drainageand irrigation system. Advantages ofthese rootzones are the use of naturalmaterials such as topsoil, withincreased infiltration and drainage ofa standard sand-based rootzone.Hopefully these rootzones willdecrease cost of construction, installa-tion and maintenance.

The Sand Cap Field: Construction &Grow-InJody Gill, Blue Valley School DistrictWhat you'll hear: If you think it'stime to consider a sand-based fieldbut can't afford the NFL version, asand cap field may be the answer. Wewill discuss design criteria, includingsubgrade, drainage, irrigation, peagravel and sand selection, san stabi-lization and turf types. Every step inthe 'construction process will be cov-ered from rough grade to establishedturfWhy you should be there: This

.PowerPoint presentation is loadedwith great pictures and is from theunique perspective of a school districtgrounds coordinator who also func-tions as the owners representative onall sports field projects. The BlueValley School District GroundsDepartment designs and installs itsown irrigation systems and is respon-.sible for installation and grow-in ofall turf District crews working alongwith contractors to build 13 sand-capped soccer, football, softball and

baseball fields truly provides a uniqueperspective into the construction ofsand cap fields.

RENOVATIONWhen to Seed & When to SodDr. Dave Minner, Iowa State Univ.

Bermudagrass for Northern SportsTurfDr. Roch Gaussoin, Univ. of NebraskaWhat you'll hear: The northern limitfor growth of bermudagrass has tradi-tionally been the transition zonesouth. Many overseeding operations inthe northern US. occur at sub-optimaltimes and result in an annual over-seeding. Research was conducted todetermine the feasibility of usingbermudagrass on northern sportsfields as an alternative to traditional-ly-used species such as perennial rye-grass.Why you should be there: Northernsports turf managers with excessively-used facilities who have had troublewith successful overseeding will bene-fit from information on the use ofbermudagrass as an alternative totraditionally-used species.

When to Resurface & When toRebuildBoyd Montgomery, CSFMWhat you'll hear:Session will dis-cuss options to look at when you arefaced with the issue of either resurfac-ing or rebuilding. The session will alsolook at the various types of techniquesused to accomplish these tasks.Why you should be there;Participants that are either consider-ing one of these two options or arealready undertaking these tasksshould attend to see the variousoptions and techniques available.

Field Renovation on a Tight BudgetDr. Dave Minner, Iowa State Univ.

PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTSports Field Management: More thanjust Turf ManagementBill Murphy, City of Scottsdale

Improving Relationships ThroughEffective CommunicationDr. Richard Caton, New JerseyTurfgrass AssociationWhat you'll hear: This session willfocus on the fundamental aspects ofcommunication as they relate to vari-ous modes used in the workplace.Real-life situations are depicted as


opposed to theoretical models withhumorous anecdotes to make thingsmore relative.Why you should be there:Attendance at this session will enablethe participants to get a better under-standing of real-life situations wherecommunication problems existed.Hopefully the knowledge gained willenable participants to modify theircommunication styles and skills toreduce problem conditions, therebycreating more effective ways of com-municating.

Recruiting & Organizing Volunteer

"Last year was myfirst visit to the con-ference and I wasimpressed. I found theeducational sessionsparticularly of value. Iwas not overwhelmedwith statistical andscientific informationbut received practicalconcise useful infor-mation. The network-ing opportunities werefantastic!-Tim Sullivan

LaborKen Norkosky, City of Aurora Parks

Motivating & Retaining QualityEmployeesSteve Keating, Toro CompanyWhat you'll hear: The ultimate testof management in the year 2000 andbeyond is the ability to motivate andretain quality employees. This fastmoving 45-minute presentation willfocus on discovering what motivates

our individual employees and ensur-ing that they stay with us when theyreach their peak. We will also discussthe benefits of working to motivate ouremployees as well as how to improveour effectiveness in this vital manage-ment area. We will look at six primaryprinciples we can use to effectivelycoach our employees on a daily basisand discuss strategies for cost effec-tively retaining those key employeesthat no successful organization canafford to lose.Why you should be there: We need tolook no further than the nationalunemployment rate to see the impor-tance of this topic. One of the singlegreatest expenses that any companycan have is hiring and training quali-ty employees. Perhaps the only greaterexpense is losing that employee just asthey begin to become a productivemember of this team. Participants willleave this session with several ideasthey can use immediately to lessen thechance of losing a truly valuableemployee.

Friday, January 198:00-10:15 a.m.Workshops-choose one of these SlX

morning sessions

Understanding Your Soil Test ReportDr. Tony Koski, Colorado State Univ.

Warm-Season Grass Selection forSports TurfDr. John Cisar, University of Florida

Drainage System Troubleshooting &DesignFrancois Hebert, LancoAmenagement, Inc.What you'll hear: The workshop willdeal with drainage basics, includingwater and soil properties and watermovement in soils; basic drainage sys-tems, including traditional agricul-tural drainage and vertical bypassdrainage systems; and drainage prob-lem diagnosis and troubleshooting.Why you should be there: Thisworkshop will be designed with a veryhands-on approach aimed at attain-ing an understanding of howdrainage works as a' whole, ratherthan trying to define the optimaldrainage system. With the skyrocket-ing demand for quality sportsturf sur-faces, the need is as much for the ren-ovation of existing surfaces as for newinstallations. The two-hour formatshould allow for plenty of time for

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sharing experiences between partici-pants, while the actual presentationwill serve as a catalyst for theseexchanges rather than being an end initself

Irrigation Design & Management forSports TurfLynda Wightman, Hunter Industries

Cool-Season Weed Management forSports TurfDr. Roch Gaussoin, Univ. of NebraskaWhat you'll hear: Weed control insports turf offers challenges not seenin other turf management endeavors.The constant activity on most fieldscauses increased weed pressure andapplication scheduling challenges.Strategies to increase effective weedmanagement in sports turf will be pre-sented.Why you should be there: Attendeeswho have been unsuccessful in weed

control or want to learn the latest inherbicide and management strategiesfor northern sports turf managers.

Sports Turf Management on aLimi ted budgetDr. Dave Minner, Iowa StateUniversity

2:30-4:45 p.m.Workshops-choose one of these SlX

afternoon sessions

Soils: The BasicsDr. Henry Indyk, GSIConsultants/Turfcon

Cool-Season Grass Selection forSports TurfDr. Trey Rogers, Michigan State Univ.

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-,Mid VacTIle new Goossen Mid Vac is the most versatile, powerful, compact,vacuum on the market. This exciting new product allows youto pick up aeration cores, grass clippings, leaves, or pineneedles au in one quick pass. Its 60" wide deck contains a 4 rowsof counter rotating rubber fingers to lift and remove even themost stubborn materials. Once airborne, the vacuum takes over

and deposits the material into its 3 1/2 cubic yard container. The Mid Vac has its own 22 HP Robinengine and is totally self powered. It can be towed with any truckster, tractor, truck, etc. Onceyour work is done, the Mid Vac has a hydraulic dump that can be activated from the operatorsseat. Simply move the lever and your load is emptied.

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Dr. Ronny Duncan, Univ. of GeorgiaWhat you'll hear: The demand forfresh water is doubling every 20 yearsand with only 1.6 percent of the totalwater in the world being labeled asfresh water, a critical point will bereached where all sports turf will beirrigated with alternative waterresources.Why you should be there: The ques-tion is not IF alternative water usewill be implemented in the nearfuture, but WHEN.

Fertigation for Sports TurfAbby McNeal, Univ. of ColoradoWhat you'll hear: Complete overviewof fertigation, including: design, con-struction, installation, usage, benefits,disadvantages and varieties of equip-ment.Why you should be there:Upgrading or installing a fertigationsystem-now what? What to look for ina fertigation system.

Warm-Season Weed Management forSports TurfDr. Grady Miller, Univ. of Florida

A Year in the Life of Baseball Field

Getting Ready for the CSFM ExamTony Koski, Colorado State Univ.Mary Owen, Univ. of MassachusettsMike Schiller, CSFM, RollingMeadows Park DistrictWhat you'll hear: Preparation forthe certification exam. Without givingspecific questions we will point outareas that exam takers should befamiliar with.Why you should be there: If you arethinking about certification and arenervous about the test, this session isfor you.

Saturday, January 208-10:15 a.m.Concurrent Session II-Each of thethree presentations in these sessionswill run for 45 minutes.

MAINTENANCE ISSUES ONHIGH PROFILE ATHLETICFIELDSA Year in the Life of Football FieldMaintenanceMike Andresen, Iowa State Univ.

A Year in the Life of Soccer FieldMaintenanceBob Milano, Jr., Univ. ofCalifornia/Berkeley

MaintenanceBucky Trotter, Univ. of SouthCarolina

MAINTENANCE ISSUES ONLIMITED BUDGET ATHLETICFIELDSA Year in the Life of Baseball FieldMaintenanceRob Carson, Birmingham PublicSchools

A Year in the Life of Football FieldMaIntenanceHarold "Bud" Nolder, City of HialeahWhat you'll hear: I will give a briefhistory of Ted Hendricks Stadium andits usage in 1998 and the recurringproblems that could be common tomany fields. A plan to solve theseproblems and rebuild options withmoney, and the results of our new fieldand maintenance programs from 1998through 2001.Why you should be there: Thepresentation will give maintenance,rebuilding and cost plans withanswers that may help solve your fieldproblems.

A Year in the Life of Soccer FieldMain tenanceJames Boynton, One SourceLandscape & Golf ServicesWhat you'll hear: This session willfocus on the "do's and don'ts" of man-aging a safe, aesthetically pleasingsoccer field on a limited budget. Othertopics include agronomic issues sea-sonally for a municipal soccer fieldand how to get youth league supportfor your fields.Why you should be there: Soccerfield maintenance programs beginwith planning ahead and effectivecommunication. Set up your field's pro-gram for success on a limited budget.

INNER STADIUM ISSUESIrrigation System EfficiencyDave Hepburn, Toro Company

Fielding Labor IssuesPaul Zwaska, Beacon Ballfields

Growing Grass in Low LightConditionsDr. Ronny Duncan, Univ. of GeorgiaWhat you'll hear: Invariably, thereseems to be various sports stadiumsthat have problems with light qualityand quantity in some sections of thefield-this is especially a problem onbaseball fields, enclosed stadiums,and partial dome stadiums. Grass

species selection and cultivar selectionbecome crucial steps to successfulmanagement.Whyyou should be there: What arethe do's and don'ts to management?Various options will be presented.

NEW TECHNOLOGYNew Warm-Season Grasses for SportsTurfDr. Gil Landry, Univ. of Georgia

Lightning Safety IssuesRichard Kithil, National LightningSafety Institute

Maintaining aNew Artificial SurfaceL. Murray Cook, Ballpark ServicesWhat you'll hear: A review of cur-rent and future synthetic-type turf sys-tems on the market, how they areinstalled and maintained and wherethey are located.Why you should be there: The new

synthetic turfs look and play like realgrass; they will become a part of ourindustry in the future. This is achance to learn more about them.

General Session II

10:30-10:45 a.m.STMA & The Historic InternationalConnectionDr. Kent Kurtz, Cal Poly Pomona

10:45-11:30 a.m.New Technologies in Construction &Maintenance of Soccer PitchesJohn Souter, Turfgrass Consultant

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.The Wimbledon YearEddie Seaward, The All EnglandLawn Tennis & Croquet Club

1:45-4:00 p.m.

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Round- Table Discussions-Each topicwill be repeated three times for 40minutes at a time with a maximum offive minutes move time in between.Participants may choose the topicsthey wish to discuss, with a three-topiclimit.Making the Most of LimitedResourcesDr. Dave Minner, Iowa State Univ.

Seeding & Sodding for Establishment& RepairsMike Trigg, Waukegan Park DistrictWhat you'll hear: An exciting roundtable discussion on success or failureswith seeding or sodding for establish-ment or repairs of athletic fields.Participants will hear from othersports turf managers on suggestionsor tips for successful seed or sod estab-lishment.Why you should -be there:Participants will be asked to share

their experiences with seeding or sod-ding practices. Whether it be new fieldconstructions or just a quick goalmouth repair, learn what works forseed or sod and why. Come share yourtips with other sports turf managers.

Managing Baseball FieldsEric Hansen, Los Angeles Dodgers

Managing Football FieldsTroy Smith, Denver BroncosWhat you'll hear: In this session wewill be covering football field manage-ment from pee-wee leagues up to theNFL level. We will cause all aspects offield management from off-seasonmanagement to game day situations.In this open conversation setting, alltypes of management practices will beopen for discussion.Why you should be there: If youhave questions on managing footballfields, here's your chance to have them

1200A Field RakeThe John Deere 1200A features maneuverability, traction,and low compaction.A 6-to-1 steering ration for making tight turns with ease.Choice of rake or smooth field conditioner blades with a-productive 78-in. wide prong rake. A 60-in. rear-mountedfield finisher for fine grooming on skinned areas of ballfields or running tracks. And a proven 10 hp Kawasakiengine delivers reliability and fuel efficiency at speeds upto 11.5 mph.

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"STMA is a leader inpromoting andeducating Sport TurfManaqersl TheNational Convention isa MUST on a seriousturf manager's list.The networking,education programs,and benefits thatSTMA provide areawesome. The STMAis truly ahead of anyother association inthe greens ind ustry!"-Boyd Montgomery

answered in an open, relaxed setting.This session will be attendee drivenbased on the topics that are raised.Attendees will have the opportunity tohave management questionsaddressed by high school, college andprofessional turf managers.

Stabilizing Playing SurfacesRoss Kurcab, CSFM, Denver BroncosWhat you'll hear: In recent years,there has been an explosion in commer-cially available stabilizing systems forgrass athletic surfaces. I will discusssome of the factors in traction / shearresistance on grass surfaces, as well asreviewing several of the systems on themarket. A brief look at the availableresearch will also be included.Why you should be there: Too manyevents on your grass fields? No moneyto build more fields? Perhaps one ofthe many available grass stabilizingsystems is just what you need. Tractionand grip are key components of playa-bility; come learn what I have learned.

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Certified Sports Field ManagerProgramDr. Tony Koski, Colorado State Univ.Ted Baker, CSFM, Park District ofHighla"nd ParkEric Adkins, CSFM, NorthwesternUniv.What you'll hear: This session willhighlight the CSFM program,including: How to prepare for thetest; benefits of the CSFM program;what it means to be certified; andhow professionalism will help theSTMA.Why you should be there: This willbe an opportunity for STMA membersto talk with CSFMs who have takenthe test and are obtaining CEUs andISPs. They will also find out if beingcertified is worth it (and it is).

Landscape Maintenance for SportsTurf FacilitiesRich Moffitt, Munie Outdoor

Fielding Labor IssuesPaul Zwaska, Beacon Ballfields

Dealing with Water ConservationRestrictionsDan Douglas, Reading PhilliesWhat you'll hear: Discussion cen-tered on the lessons learned from thedrought suffered during 1999 in theMid-Atlantic region. "Why you should be there: Very fewof us work in an area that is exemptfrom the possibility of a drought.Discussion during this informalround table session will focus on whatto expect during a severe drought andwhat precautions you can take beforethe situation gets out of your control.

Water AuditingLynda Wightman, Hunter IndustriesWhat you'll hear: Improve safety onplaying surfaces with efficient irriga-tion practices and products. Waterauditing-is a proven method of evalu-ating, repairing and measuring theactual. efficiency of water applied tothe turf surfaces.Why you should be there: Do youmaintain a sports turf area that hasan existing irrigation system? Do youhave dry and wet spots on the playingsurfaces? Is the cost of water impor-tant to you and your management? Isliability an issue? Is the price of a newand / or retrofit irrigation system anissue to you and your management?Join us for round table discussions on

. how water auditing can help answerthese and many more questions.

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