Turf Line News -Sep/Oct Issue

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Connect With The WCTA On Social Media

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WCTA Continue To Collaboration And Support Of First Green Program

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CGSA Launches Tiered Membership Strategy

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Western Canada Turf Managers Experience First Green

M A RI JUA NA ON THE GOLF COURSE

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Redwoods Assistant Helped Organize Club's First Green Event

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On t h e cover : Grad Student Corey Flude preparing putting green plugs for his winter hardiness study of creeping bentgrass and Poa annua (research supervised by Dr. Eric Lyons) - special interest in the effect of PGR's on winter hardiness of putting greens. Image courtesy: Guelph Turfgrass Institute

Cover St or y 12 NORTHERN ALBERTA FIELD DAY A FIRST

Tu r f Resear ch Repor t 16 20+ RESEARCH REPORTS POSTED TO CTRF

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Feat u r e St or ies 36 WESTERN CANADA TURF MANAGERS

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Regu lar Colu m n s 8

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40 CTRF 2019 CALL FOR PROPOSALS 48 NTA DONATES $41K TO RESEARCH 62 2018 WCTA RESEARCH SUMMARY REPORT

32 PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS 42 WCTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Edu cat ion New s 58 COMING EVENTS

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MARIJUANA ON THE GOLF COURSE - A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO THE TERM 'POT BUNKER'

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DUH - SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN WCTA New s 26 WCTA TO CONTINUE COLLABORATION AND

SUPPORT OF FIRST GREEN PROGRAM

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AGA-BC IMPORTANT SURVEY - STATE OF THE BC GOLF INDUSRY

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TURF MADE THEM SICK 30 JAPANESE BEETLE - USE CAUTION WHEN

WORKING WITH TURF 34 CGSA LAUNCHES TIERED MEMBERSHIP

STRATEGY 50 REDWOODS ASSISTANT HELPED ORGANIZE

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Allied Golf Association Important Survey

State of the BC Golf Industry Dear BC Golf Indust ry Personnel, The Allied Golf Associat ion of BC (AGA-BC) has asked us to circulate an important survey directed toward all golf industry personnel.

From golf superintendents, assistants and all turf management staff, to golf pros, owners, suppliers and service providers, educators, club managers and so on, your feedback is an important step in enabling AGA-BC, as BC's golf industry umbrella organization, to create a strategic plan that will help address issues and challenges with one voice. If you make a living working in the golf industry, your input is needed.

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?The Allied Golf Association of BC (AGA BC) has worked since 2012 to represent the common interests of BC?s golf organizations. The AGA of BC is undertaking a strategic plan, and it is very important to get the opinions of everyone associated with golf in BC, from those owning and working in the business, to directors of golf clubs who help set the direction of their organizations.

The survey will take no more than 10 minutes, and we appreciate your time and respect your opinions.?

SURVEY LINK The Deadline for completion of the survey isSeptember 19th.

Thank you for your time.

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CONNECT WITH THE WCTA ON SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with the Western Canada Turfgrass Association on social media.

We?re active, engaged, and excited to provide our members valuable information and updates through social media!

Connect with us for up-to-date news and information relating to the professional golf and sportsturf management industry.

Follow @W CTA_social on Twitter and Like our Facebook Page

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Northern Alberta Field Day a First

While Sports Turf Canada and the WCTA have a great tradition of producing specialized turf management field days, on August 23rd, an event was held in the northern part of the province for the very first time.

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place at the impressive Rundle Park Family Centre along the river in the northeast part of town. ?New sites are always a little scary not knowing the layout but it was the perfect venue for us,?commented WCTA Executive Director Jerry Rousseau adding, ?We could not have pulled this off without the never-ending support from Leanne, her crew and the City of Edmonton.?

The Spider robot mower is always a crowd pleaser, especially when participants get a chance to be the operator!

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An outdoor trade show with 20 exhibitors kicked off the afternoon.

By the numbers, nearly 50 sportsturf managers participated along with 20 exhibitors, 3 speakers, and 5 afternoon demo stations.

Approximately 85 total attendees took part coming from as far away as Jasper, Banff, Vancouver and Saskatoon.

The full day program began with a very special keynote speaker, Dr. Casey Reynolds, Turgrass Producers International Executive Director, who reinforced the benefits of turf to those who take care of it on a daily basis.

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College gave attendees a review of turf management best practices and coming in at cleanup, Tab Buckner from the Township of Langley brought forward some synthetic turf maintenance pointers.

Morning education sessions were followed by lunch and dedicated trade show time before the demos got going.

Delegates were put into groups and cycled through each of 5 stations, including the trade show, at 25 minute intervals.

The Alberta summer field day comes on the heels of very successful partnerships between STC and WCTA last year in Langley and two years ago in Calgary.

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It was a busy week for Stan Kazymerchyk of Kwantlen University with back-to-back First Green presentations.

Anne Baliva, Sports Turf Canada Executive Director commented, ?It?s always great to bring together those within the industry to learn, laugh and share information. Thank you for your support of this event!?

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20+ RESEARCH REPORTSPOSTED TO

CTRF WEBSITE In late June, the Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundat ion (CTRF) announced its website, www.turfresearchcanada.ca, underwent major content updates with over 20 research reports added. Although previously reported, we thought it fitting to include this piece in our annual 'Turf Research' edition of the Turf Line News. ?Updating the site was a time consuming but important task to ensure research results are being disseminated to the turf management industry,?stated Executive Secretary Jerry Rousseau, adding, ?we?re still working on edits but did not PG 16 | SEP 2018

want to delay any longer in sharing both new and previously unposted research reports from CTRF funded projects. Most of the remaining updates are aesthetic.?

Links to over 20 reports have been added to either the ?Current Research?or ?Past Research?pages depending on project status as follows: Identification of Drought

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Marijuana on the Golf Course A Whole New Meaning to the Term 'Pot Bunker' British Columbia Golf is currently surveying our membership seeking input on the use of marijuana on golf course.

The response has been very strong and the survey has been picked up by media outlets across the province.

Below you will find information relative to the survey.

on Global?s NewsHour on Sunday evening.

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How have golfers responded?

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W hat was t he int ent of t he survey?

Our publishing partner Inside Golf had conducted a survey of the club managers across the province and found that only one-in-five golf clubs in BC had developed a policy about marijuana use, so we felt that finding out how the golfers felt might be of help to them.

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So far we have almost 4000 golfers from across the province take part.* *Editor'snote - at Sep 5 this number had climbed to over 5000.

W hat are some of t he more int erest ing result s you have seen so far?

There have been some surprising results...

More than half of golfers under the age of 35 said they plan to smoke marijuana on the course. That drops to less than one-in-ten for those 55 and over.

How can ot her golfers part icipat e?

You can go to our website britishcolumbiagolf.org and follow the link. The survey only takes 2-3 minutes.

Where and when will complete results be published?

Complete results of the survey will appear in the upcoming issue of British Columbia Golf's digital magazine, The Scorecard which the public can also sign up to receive by following the link on our website.

The under 35's also tend to view smoking cannabis the same as drinking either alcohol or smoking tobacco/cigars with two-thirds seeing it that way while that point of view drops to one-third for the over 55's.

I am happy to provide more information or to talk on air should you need additional information.

At the member-run clubs, there is definitely a desire among the members to be involved in the process of deciding the policies for marijuana use with 80% wanting to have some input.

Chief Executive Officer

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Regards, Kris Jonasson British Columbia Golf Tel: 604.279.2580 Toll Free: 1.888.833.2242 Fax: 604.207.9535

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37 Students Hospitalized After Hot Turf Made Them Sick

Band students had to be treated after practicing on turf, which gets much hotter than grass.

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Marijuana on the Golf Course

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Survey Results Are In via Inside Golf Magazine and BC Golf Association The marijuana survey is now complete with 56 facilities and 5466 golfers responding. Thank you to all those who participated.

In-depth articles can be found at these links (and in the current print version of Inside Golf magazine) - Overview Art icle PG 22 | SEP 2018

- Survey Result s Art icle FACILITY SURVEY KEY RESULTS* *Facility breakdown: Private 9; Semi-Private - 20; Public - 27 - 75% of facilities currently do not have a marijuana policy in place - 60% are likely or very likely to allow marijuana use on CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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their course - 53% plan to have a policy similar to that for tobacco and cigars - 32% plan to modify their golf car policy - 27% would consider selling marijuana if allowed * Full data setsavailable on request

ALL-GOLFERS COMBINED SURVEY KEY FINDINGS & HIGHLIGHTS* *63% of respondents are members at a club; 37% are daily fee players; 97% are from BC, 3% from Alberta - Six-in-ten respondents are uncomfortable with people smoking marijuana on the course - One-in-seven golfers(16%) plan to smoke marijuana on the golf course.

- The % planning to smoke marijuana on the course rises to 50% for those under the age of 35

planning to smoke marijuana on the course view it as the same as drinking alcohol or smoking tobacco/cigars (as compared to only six-in-ten for nonsmokers).

- Being comfortable being paired with someone smoking marijuana on the golf course declines in a straight line as age increases (<35: 75%, 35-54: 50%, ?55: 25%) - Three-quarters of respondents )both daily fee and club members) do not think that marijuana should be smoked within viewing distance of junior players. The % is significantly lower for younger respondents (38% for the <35 vs. 73% for those 55+)

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- Almost half of those who plan to smoke think kids should see them smoking vs only 12% for those who do not plan to smoke

would like to have input into decisions regarding marijuana at the club. This rises to 88% for those planning to smoke.

CLUB MEMBERS ONLY SURVEY KEY FINDINGS & HIGHLIGHTS*

- There is no significant difference between the percentage of club members and daily fee players planning to smoke (16%)

*85% of respondents are aged 55+; 98% are from BC, 2% from Alberta - Overall, 2/3 of members are uncomfortable with anyone smoking marijuana on the course - Broken down by age, 80% of members aged 18-34 are comfortable with golfers smoking marijuana on-course vs. just 26% for those 55+.

- Three-quarters of respondents do not think that marijuana should be smoked within viewing distances of junior players. There is no difference between daily fee and club members here either.

For more information, please contact: Jeff Sut herland

- Approximately three-quarters Publisher & President, INSIDE of non-marijuana smoking GOLF Inc. members will be uncomfortable Direct Cell 778 533 4653 with its use on the course Partner Publisher to British - Almost 80% of non-marijuana Columbia Golf, The WCTA and smoking members would be not the PGA's Of BC & AB comfortable with being paired www.insidegolf.ca with someone smoking www.britishcolumbiagolf.org marijuana www.wcta-online.com - Eight-in-ten members overall PG 24 | SEP 2018

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WCTA to Continue Collaboration and Support of First Green Program

The Western Canada Turfgrass Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America at the end of July, continuing its involvement with the one- of- a- kind environmental education program.

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The USGA's Larry Gilhuly talks turf to a group of grade 8 students at a First Green demo event held at the Redwoods Golf Course in Langley, BC in 2015. with First Green since early 2014 when it launched a pilot event at the Vancouver Golf Club, then formalizing its relationship with the organization in August 2015 with the signing of the original CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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MOU placing responsibility for promotion and growth of the program in western Canada into the WCTA?s hands with support from the First Green organization.

More recently, the GCSAA has taken over the program with plans for exposure and expansion throughout the US and beyond. ?The Western Canada Turfgrass Association has been a great friend of First Green,?

GCSAA CEO Rhet t Evans said.

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?As First Green has now become part of GCSAA and our Environmental Institute for Golf, we are pleased that their support will continue as we work to bring First Green to an even larger audience.? ?First Green is a tremendous program,?stated WCTA President Pet er Sorokovsky, adding ?We couldn?t be happier with our involvement and the potential for great things with GCSAA?s strong capabilities and leadership.?

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Use Caution

W HEN W ORKING W ITH TURF

Finding Japanese beetle on a turf farm would be catastrophic, so manage the risk to your supplier by minimizing the chance to move Japanese beetle: CHECK

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If you have been working in the regulated area, or even if you have just been passing through the regulated area, check your truck for Japanese beetle passengersasyou leave.

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Use up all the sod, or the excesswill need to go to the temporary transfer station at 1st and Wylie. It can not go back to the turf farm if it hasbeen anywhere near the regulated area.

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Cover the load of turf with a tarp so it getsto the destination without any hitchhikers.

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Turf suppliersmay no longer take any returns due to the high risk to their business. Many suppliersare no longer taking returnsdue to the high risk of moving Japanese beetlesinto their site.

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Report Any Potential Japanese Beetle Sightings to CFIA

SOURCE: BCLNA

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You must provide a close-up & clear photo of the pest.

Note the time & the precise location.

Note how many of the pests were found.

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Rosesare most susceptible so be sure to check there first!

Send it to here along with your contact information.

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CFIA will call you to verify only if you have sent a photo.

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WCTA Remains Committed to Scientific Turfgrass Research One of the Western Canada Turfgrass Association?s foundational pillars is funding turfgrass research. If you were unaware, 10%of membership revenue goes directly toward turfgrass research projects. Additionally, 30%of any surplus at year- end also goes to research funding.

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the WCTA and KPU Turf Club raise more funds through the annual silent auction and a golf raffle. In years past, other groups such as the BC Golf Superintendents Association and the BC Golf Association would contribute funds to support turfgrass research.

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1 million dollars! The solid science resulting from many of these proposals would benefit turf managers in managing their turf by allowing for less use of water, fertilizer, or, my favorite, less fungicide.

ways including attendance at the annual WCTA conference, donation to the silent auction, direct invoice payment for facilities (coming soon) and annual membership dues.

At the Annual WCTA Conference and Tradeshow in Richmond BC for 2019, we will be having some of those researchers that have made turf managers more knowledgeable. In past conferences, the WCTA has brought in some of the best, well known researchers across the globe supporting turfgrass managers from golf and sports fields alike.

Of all the turf areas on the golf course, greens are most important. Since 1960, when the USGA started to research how to best build putting greens, more money has been spent on turfgrass research on putting greens than any other part of the golf course combined. Over the past 50 years, research on turfgrass species/variety, irrigation and drainage, equipment Included in the list of speakers, improvements, fertilizer, soil was renowned professor and physical, chemical, and turfgrass researcher from biological properties, has given the golf course superintendent tools to maintain turfgrass with very few guesses.

To continue turfgrass research funding, the WCTA will be reaching out to you for support. Your continued support can come in several PG 33 | SEP 2018

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CGSA Launches Tiered Membership Strategy

The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association announced the launch of a new tiered membership strategy on August 9th. ?We?re taking their membership to the next level?, explains CGSA Executive Director Jeff Calderwood. ?By adding more benefits and then segmenting those services into three packages, we?re providing our members with more customized PG 34 | SEP 2018

services. Not all superintendents operate on the same budgets or have the same priorities. So the CGSA has diversified our value proposition to appeal to those who are more budget conscious at the same time as offering two new options for those who prefer more benefits.?

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between each category. CGSA President Kendall Costain, MS notes that, ?All three remain very affordable, with dues priced well below what golf pros, club managers, course owners, and the amateur golf associations require. And more importantly,

we have substantially increased the member benefits across all three options. On behalf of our Board of Directors, I encourage every superintendent and all related stakeholders to take advantage of these new opportunities.?

Calderwood summarizesthe vision, ?We?re not only providing better service to each member but, by growing the Membership of the CGSA, we will be able to deliver much more effectively on additional member benefitswhile supporting the superintendent profession and overall golf industry more effectively.?

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Western Canada Turf Managers Experience First Green

A group of BC Golf Superintendents assembled at Kelowna, BC?s Two Eagles Golf Course for the BCGSA?s annual Fall Exchange August 19- 21, hosted by Superintendent Warren Blue, with a First Green program tutorial as the keynote event held on August 20.

Attendees first viewed a presentation by WCTA?s First Green Coordinator, St an Kazymerchyk, outlining the basics of what a First Green event is about followed by tips and checklists needed to host their own outing. The event then moved out to the Two Eagles practice green complex to observe four interactive demo stations using local grade 5 kids as demonstration PG 36 | SEP 2018

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With a couple moms and several supers looking on, Jason Hooper shows kids some cool turf tools at Two Eagles Golf Course. participants.

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demonstrators each had goals of communicating the importance of water to turf health and play and to showcase our professional role in environmental responsibility all while maximizing hands-on learning at the grade 5 level.

First, Two Eagles Assistant Pro Kimberly Ausman conducted a putting tutorial while discussing the impact of water on putting quality. After a good Kids love getting their handsdirty. Travis Olson bit of putting practice through a fun obstacle course, Jason gave them that chance Hooper of Target Specialty with his?Soils and Products let the kids see and Moisture?demonstration. use turf moisture evaluation tools such as TDR-300, Stimpmeter and Tru-Firm.

Next, Travis Olson of Kamloops Golf Club got their tiny hands dirty with a soils and moisture session, learning about soil components, drainage and water retention. Finally, Jeff Bennet t of Mabel Lake golf Two EaglesAssistant Golf course showed kids how good we are at ?water use efficiency?

Pro, Kim Ausman, starts by handling tools like the First Green demo with handwatering hose, filters, a fun putting lesson.

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Jeff Bennett gets a hand hauling hose and dialing up the nozzle from a group of 5th graders at Two Eagles Golf Course.

was fun, I learned a lot of new things I didn?t know, like measuring water? how it mattered how to keep the grass with enough water? and all the machines were cool too.?

nozzles, heads and controllers.

That same week, about 50 sportsfield managers attended the WCTA/STC ?Alberta Field Day?at Edmonton?s Rundle Park. Although most First Green outings have been held

Although this was our demonstration personnel's first crack at First Green, they excelled and proved that Golf Superintendents are naturals at presenting our profession in a positive light. At the following ?Tailgate Talk?Jason, Travis and Jeff shared their experiences while observing superintendents commented on what they just saw.

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2019 Allied Turfgrass Research Funding Call for Proposals via Canadian Turf Research Foundation August 20, 2018

single submission:

Dear Turf Researchers,

Alberta Turfgrass Research Foundation This year?s allied turfgrass Atlantic Golf Superintendents research funding application Association process, formerly known as Canadian Turfgrass Research ?CATR?or Canadian Allied Turf Foundation Research, is being Manitoba Golf administered by the Canadian Superintendents Association Turfgrass Research Northwest Turfgrass Foundation. You are invited to Association apply for research project Ontario Turfgrass Research funding consideration by the Foundation* following expanded group of Ottawa Valley Turfgrass allied turfgrass research Research Foundation* funding organizations with a Quebec Turfgrass Research PG 40 | SEP 2018

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Foundation Saskatchewan Turfgrass Association Western Canada Turfgrass Association *non-CTRF members CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM (PDF version) To be considered for funding, please complete the 2019 Research Grant ?ONECALL? application form and return to executive.secretary@ turfresearchcanada.ca by Monday, October 15th, 2018 by 5:00pm Pacific time.

Please get in touch with the CTRF if we have not

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acknowledged receipt of your application within 2 weeks of submission. While the CTRF is administering this application process, individual organizations will make funding decisions based on their own priorities, funds available, previous commitments, etc. As a result, funding for individual projects may be provided by one or more funding group.

If you have questions, please contact me at executive.secretary@ turfresearchcanada.ca Jerry Rousseau CTRF Executive Secretary

YOUR2018 BOARDOF DIRECTORS Just click on their email addressto contact any board member directly

JEDMCGEACHIE TW O YEAR DIRECTOR OVERTON ENVIRONM ENTAL

(604) 807-6768 - jed@overt onee.ca

GARYBARTLEY TW O YEAR DIRECTOR UBC ATHLETICS

(604) 970-1417 - gary.bart ley@ubc.ca

TRAVIS OLSON DIRECTOR OF FINANCE KAM LOOPS G&CC

(250) 319-4669 - t rav_olson@hot mail.com PG 42 | SEP 2018

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YOUR2018 BOARDOF DIRECTORS Just click on their email addressto contact any board member directly

JASONPICK PAST PRESIDENT OLDS COLLEGE

(403) 556-8243 - jpick@oldscollege.ca

CAM WATT TW O YEAR DIRECTOR REDW OODS GC

(778) 840-8161 - camfwat t @gmail.com

DAVINMARR ONE YEAR DIRECTOR HILLVIEW GC

(250) 549-4653 - davint marr@hot mail.com PG 44 | SEP 2018

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YOUR2018 BOARDOF DIRECTORS Just click on their email addressto contact any board member directly

ANDREDIONNE TW O YEAR DIRECTOR CITY OF COQUITLAM

(604) 927-6246 - adionne@coquit lam.ca

NORLEY CALDER VICE PRESIDENT CITY OF CALGARY PARKS

(403) 268-8484 - norley.calder@calgary.ca

PETERSOROKOVSKY PRESIDENT CITY OF BURNABY, PARKS, REC, CULTURAL SERVICES

(604) 297-4494 - pet er.sorokovsky@burnaby.ca PG 45 | SEP 2018

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OGSA Releases Impressive Video

The Ontario Golf Superintendents Association recently released a 2 minute, 30 second video called ?Today in Ontario?,embodying the role of golf course superintendents and the environmental benefits golf courses bring to our communities.

The ?Today in Ont ario? campaign is about taking a step back and acknowledging the cumulative impact that golf and golf courses have on our environment, on wildlife, PG 46 | SEP 2018

on people and our communities.

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impact the game of golf has, every day, on courses.

As a sport and recreation activity, golf stands alone in the positive ripple effect that the game has on people, environments and wildlife.

This is the purpose of the campaign: to bring awareness to this aggregate positive impact.

habitats safeguarded, and hundreds of thousands of species thrive on golf courses that are manicured and maintained by Superintendents and their teams. Often the unsung heroes, this campaign helps us all recognize the passion, dedication and professionalism of Superintendents in Ontario.

As a sport and recreation activity, golf standsalone in the positive ripple effect that the game has on people, environments and wildlife.

Each day, millions of calories are burned on golf courses as friends and family members create lasting memories on wonderful golf courses that are maintained by Superintendents and their teams. Thousands and thousands of hectares of green spaces are protected, thousands of kilometres of PG 47 | SEP 2018

Editor?snote: Well done OGSA and congratulations! It's important we let people know the great environmental benefitsof golf coursesand the excellent work of those who look after them.

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NTA Donates $46,000 Toward Research

The Northwest Turfgrass Association will be donating $46,160 to worthy turfgrass research and education programs in 2018 as it continues to be a leading benefactor for the golf industry in the Pacific Northwest. Over the past four years, the NTA has donated almost $200,000 to various programs.

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will be funding, totaling $31,160. All three studies pertain to Microdochium Pat ch, which is a consistent disease problem for turfgrass managers in the Northwest.

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phosphorous acid.

In all for 2018, four different entities in the Northwest will be supported through the grants, which were decided by the NTA Board of Directors after recommendations from the Research Committee.

The grants from the NTA are made possible through the numerous and generous contributions from clubs and individuals throughout the Northwest.

For 2018, after extensive consideration and recommendations from the NTA Research Committee, the Board of Directors awarded the following research and education grants:

Comparing iron sulfate versus chelated iron for the suppression of Microdochium Patch on annual bluegrass putting greens in the absence and presence of phosphorous acid Oregon State University

$11,141.00

Effects of winter nitrogen, phosphate and potassium rates on Microdochium Patch Oregon State University

$10,020.00

Quantifying the long-term effects of alternative Microdochium Patch management techniques on sand-based annual bluegrass putting green performance over multiple seasons Oregon State University

$9,999.00

Applied research putting green Walla Walla Community College $5,000.00 Reducing turf stress by increasing root growth and density with endophytic bacteria AGPW, LLC

$5,000.00

First Green Links as Labs First Green Foundation

$2,500.00

Bill Griffith Turfgrass Management Scholarship Walla Walla Community College $2,500.00

For more information on how to apply for grantsfor 2019, or to contribute directly to the NTA, contact Paul Ramsdell, executive director of the NTA, at mpsparks90@aol.com or 253-219-8360.

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Cam Wat t , 37, assistant superintendent, Redwoods Golf Course, Langley, B.C.

Redwoods assistant helped organize club's First Green event

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he future of Canada?s professional turf and grounds maintenance industry is in good hands. From coast to coast, several bright, young superstars have been making a difference in the industry, paving the way for the next wave of up-and-coming professionals. This week, we profile the 10th (in alphabetical order) of our Top 10 Under 40 roster of selected recipients: Cam Watt.

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Wat t has been involved in the turf industry since 2000 and has been assistant superintendent at Redwoods for the past five years.

He received his diploma in turfgrass management from Kwantlen University in 2004 and cut his teeth in the Okanagan region where he grew up, working at three different golf courses.

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where he has been since.

In 2014, he was one of 50 selected candidates from North America to attend the ninth annual Green Start Academy in North Carolina.

He has volunteered at two PGA Tour events ? the 2008 Telus Skins Game at Predator Ridge and the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay ? and has written two published articles for Inside Golf magazine and GreenMaster, regarding the Kananaskis flood and the Green Start Academy, respectively.

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engineering and math) learning. Watt has also planned and executed a mentorship seminar at the past two WCTA conferences that are designed for assistant superintendents, foremen and others looking to advance their careers. Along with Travis Olson, he heads up the WCTA?s social media program.

He is starting his second term on the WCTA?s board of directors.

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Fungicide Alternatives: Final Report Summary Clint Mat t ox, Alec Kowalewski, and Brian McDonald

Fungicide Alternatives for the Management of Microdochium Patch: Previous trials indicated promising results for the control of Microdochium patch on Poa annua putting greens using daily rolling, the mineral oil Civitas One, sulfur, phosphorous acid and iron sulfate. However, turfgrass damage has been observed with frequent high rates of iron sulfate, sulfur, and

Civitas One particularly when combined with rolling. Regarding these concerns, from fall 2015 to spring 2017, a series of new trials were initiated to explore methods for alleviating damage caused by these fungicide alternative methods while maintaining adequate Microdochium patch management. Findings from these trials determined the following?

Image 1: Effectsof high rates of CivitasOne + Sulfur (left), and Civitas One + PK Plus(middle) compared to the control plot in January 2016.

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Image 2: Appearance of plotson the 1st of February 2018 affected by treatmentsof different ratesof iron sulfate (FeSO4) applied either in combination with Duraphite 12 at a 3.2 oz./M rate (top row) or in absence of a Duraphite 12 application (bottom row) on the incidence of Microdochium patch on an annual bluegrassputting green in Corvallis, OR. The field trial for year one began on the 29th of September 2016 and year two on the 28th of September 2017 and final data collection for year one wastaken on April 30th, 2017 and year two will be the 30th of April 2018.

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- To prevent damage, avoid applying mineral oil with sulfur, regardless of the rate, in the winter months (December, January, and February) (Image 1).

- Mineral oil applied with phosphorous acid will mitigate damage and provide disease control although minimal abiotic damage may be observed in the winter months (December, January, and February) (Image 1).

- Phosphorous acid applied with sulfur will provide adequate disease suppression without abiotic damage to the turfgrass.

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- Phosphorous acid applied in combination with sulfur in a two week rotation with phosphorous acid in combination with Civitas One provided acceptable disease suppression and turfgrass quality in two years of trials in Corvallis, OR. - When applying iron sulfate, high water carrier volumes will decrease turf blackening and applications at 2 lbs per 1,000 sq ft every 2 weeks intervals are required for control without fungicides.

- Phosphorous acid applied with

iron sulfate will provide disease control at a reduced rate of iron (Image 2).

Effects of the Wetting Agent Revolution on Anthracnose: - When disease pressure is high, frequent applications of Revolution at the monthly rate are required to suppress anthracnose (Image 3).

- When diseases pressure is low, lower rates and less frequent applications of Revolution significantly suppress anthracnose.

Image 3: Effectsof Revolution applied at 6 oz/1,000 ft2 twice a week (left), and once every 4-weeks(center), compared to a control (right), which did not receive wettingapplication treatments, August 24, 2015.

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Look Who's Joined the WCTA

As a unified voice for the professional golf and sportsturf management industry in western Canada, the WCTA is now 680 members strong. So far this year we've welcomed 59 new and returned members!

Welcome and thank you for your support and confidence in our association!

We also communicate with about 1500 non-WCTA members and would like to thank everyone on our mailing list for your interest in WCTA activities.

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were emailed this past November. If you have not received an invoice via email, please contact Leslie Carnell at (604) 888-7759 or admin@wct at urf.com.

Payment for 2018 is due and and can be made several ways: CLICK HERE to use PayPal quickly and securely using a credit card or your PayPal account (a Paypal account is not required). You will need your invoice number.

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a cheque to: WCTA, Box 698, Hope, BC V0X 1L0 If you need to make changes to your invoice, or would like to pay in three equal installments, please contact Shasta at account ing@wct at urf.com CLICK HERE to make contact information changes We look forward to serving you for another year. You can help us do that by taking care of your dues promptly.

If you know someone who would benefit from a WCTA membership, ie Turf Line News, annual conference, membership roster, job postings, CEC program, etc, have them visit our online sign-up page.

HERE'S OUR LATEST NEW AND RETURNED MEMBERS: Nick Comazzet t o, Kamloops Golf and Country Club Richard Parker, City of North PG 57 | SEP 2018

Vancouver Parks Ray Saga, Prairie Coast Equipment Gary St adnek, Arbutus Ridge Golf Course St ephen W riggleswort h, Sandpiper Golf Club Would you like t o see your name on t his list ?

CLICK HERE to join the WCTA right now!

Are you int erest ed in knowing more about t he societ al benefit s of t urf?

CLICK HERE for a great poster from the CTRF. Consider a contribution to pink snow mold research.

Member dues invoices include an area on the form to indicate a financial contribution from your facility. The WCTA thanks everyone for supporting the projects that help support the turf industry!

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Coming Events Summary

With so much happening in the worlds of golf and sport turf management, it's tough to keep track but we'l l do our best to provide a current list of events, meetings and field days.

More information will be added as it's received including times, dates, locations and CEC point availability.

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2018 Sept ember 18 CGSA Fall Field Day, Priddis Greens G&CC Sept ember 20 BCGSA Kootenays, Copper Point Golf Course

Sept ember 26-27 CanWest Hort Show, Abbotsford, BC

Sept ember 21 City of Kelowna Field Day

BCGSA Interior Windup, Okanagan Golf Club

Sept ember 26

Oct ober 25-27 Alberta RPA Conference, Jasper

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Sept ember 27 BCGSA LM Windup, Nicklaus North Oct ober 5

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Oct ober 28-30 NTA Conference, Walla Walla, WA

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November 13 BCGSA Interior AGM, Gallagher?s Canyon

January 29-31 CPCIA Conference, Clarion Hotel, Calgary February 3-8 GIS, San Diego

November 15 BCGSA Kootenay AGM, St. Eugene Mission November 15-16 Green Industry Show & Conference, Edmonton November 18-20 BCGSA Professional Development Days, Victoria November 25-27 Alberta Property Managers, Canmore November 26-30 IIABC Conference, Nanaimo December 6 BCGSA LM Christmas party December 7 VIGSA Christmas lunch

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January 22-25 STMA Conference, Phoenix

February 20-22 WCTA 56th Conference and Trade Show, River Rock Casino Resort February 22 WCTA AGM March 4-9 CGSA Conference, Banff *Thisdefinitely isnot a complete list. We will make updatesand add detailsasfurther information becomesavailable.

If you have an event to add, please contact Jerry Rousseau at exec.director@wctaturf.com

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Registration is now open, with an enticing early bird special, for the 2018 annual conference of the Northwest Turfgrass Association at Walla Walla, Oct. 28- 30.

REGISTRATION OPENSFOR NTA CONFERENCE The early bird special rat e is a great opportunity for turfgrass managers, regardless of the size of their operating budget, to be able to attend the conference to learn from some great speakers and network with other turfgrass professionals.

The early bird rate is $495 for the three-day conference and is available just to those who sign up for double occupancy.

You must register by Aug. 31.

If you need a roommate, let us know and we can help with those arrangements.

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Click here for the registration form and more information on the conference.

Dr. Elizabet h Guert al from Auburn University is one of the great educators who will share their insights with our group. Also on the docket will be presentations about the extraordinary revamping of Rolling Hills Country Club in Los Angeles with superintendent Bob Vaughey and Nick Schaan from the David McLay Kidd Design firm.

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Oct. 28, with golf at Wine Valley Golf Club and then a wine dinner that night at the nearby Three Rivers Winery.

On Monday, Walla Walla Country Club will be the site for the morning education sessions as well as golf in the

afternoon and dinner in the evening. The Marcus Whitman Hotel will provide the overnight accommodations and will be the site for the Tuesday morning educational session.

The regular double occupancy rate after Aug. 31 will be $550 and the single occupancy rate will be $675. Both those rates are considerably less than recent NTA conferences.

More information on registration and the conference in general is available by contacting

Paul Ramsdell executive director of the NTA

call

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mpsparks90 @aol.com 253-219-8360.

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WCTA 2018 Turfgrass Research Update One of the primary mandates of the Western Canada Turfgrass Association, along with many of our allied groups, is to foster turfgrass research for the betterment of the entire sports turf and golf course management industry.

Grad Student Corey Flude preparing putting green plugs for his winter hardinessstudy of creeping bentgrass and Poa annua (research supervised by Dr. Eric Lyons) - special interest in the effect of PGR's on winter hardiness of putting greens.

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engaged in advocacy efforts, there is great need to detail and quantify all the good things that turf does for us.

Since 1996, The WCTA has invested $652,976 into turf research projects. The highest dollar figure in any one year was $53,230 (2002) with an average of $17,184 annually.

The money comes from 10% of all member dues, 30% of any net operating profit at year end, but mostly, from the contributions made by those in the industry and the hard work of many individuals over the years directed at fund-raising initiatives.

At the time of writing, $29,018 has been raised, a significant improvement over last year?s total of $23,418 and thank you for helping us blow by our goal of raising $25,000! Money raised in 2018 will be put toward 2019 projects.

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which helps to reduce the overall burden on one particular group. For example, the Canadian Turf Research Foundation (CTRF) collects funds from several provincial groups like the WCTA, rolls it all together and distributes it on a national scale.

Current priorities for WCTA turfgrass research funding: - A systems approach to sustainable turfgrass management.

- Turf management best practices.

- Effects of climate change on turfgrass and pests.

- Improved turfgrass species and varieties.

- Societal benefits of turfgrass.

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CLICK HERE to download the full list of exhibitors and event sponsors.

Demonst rat ion st at ions provided by:

Keynote speaker, Dr. Casey Reynolds made possible by the One of our Premiere Alberta Sod Growers

Sponsors, Keso Turf, talks Sponsors: turf to delegates at one of the 5 action stations.

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That?s Lyall Adams of Wood Bay in the white shirt, another one of our Premiere Sponsors, showing off the FDS9200 high speed turf dethatcher.

SportsTurf Canada was established in 1987 at a meeting held at the University of Guelph to addressthe need to minimize and avoid turf-related injury on athletic fields. Almost thirty yearslater the association continuesto passionately promote better, safer sports turf through innovation, education and professional programsacross CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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a pano view of the site, perfect for a successful event!

horticulturistsand industry suppliers.

the country.

328 Victoria Road South, Guelph, ON N1L 0H2

The WCTA isa 700+ member, inter-provincial, not-for-profit industry organization whose purpose isto promote the interchange of scientific and practical knowledge through education, discussion, research and to undertake advocacy relating to the care and management of turfgrass. The WCTA isproud to serve and support a diverse range of professional turf management interestssuch asgolf courses, school boards, municipalities, sod farms, nurseries, landscapers, lawn bowling greens, mechanics,

Sport s Turf Canada

Phone: (519) 763-9431 Fax: (519) 766.1704 Email: info@sportsturfcanada.com Web: sportsturfcanada.com Western Canada Turfgrass Association PO Box 698, Hope, BC V0X 2L0 Phone: (604) 869-WCTA (9282) Toll free fax: 1-866-366-5097 Email: exec.director@wctaturf.com Web: wcta-online.com

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at golf courses, the first ever First Green event at a sportsfield was done in Canada at Langley, BC?s Macleod Athletic Park in 2016.

During the afternoon, delegates were rotated through five activity stations, one of which provided sportsfield managers an introduction to the First Green program with a sportsfield focus. First Green Coordinator, St an

Stan Kazymerchyk with Alberta Sportsfield Managers at Edmonton?sRundle Park.

Kazymerchyk, provided lesson examples of area measurement, soils and water efficiency.

Turf Managers from both events walked away with a handout summary of what First Green is about and the resources to plan their own event. If anyone would like further information on how to host a First Green outing, please contact Stan Kazymerchyk at Stan.Kazymerchyk@kpu.ca.

Edit or's not e(s): Great job helping raise awarenessof the First Green program, thanks for your time and effort Stan! Also, a very special thanksto Shelia Finney from the Golf Course Superintendent'sAssociation of America, the new First Green program benefactor, for travelling all the way from Lawrence, Kansasto be at Two Eaglesfor this demonstration event..

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Resistant Cultivars, PTRC and Guelph, Dodson/Lyons

- Apr 2018

- Nov 2013

Foliar Applications of N & K, PTRC, Dodson

- Dec 2014

- Sep 2017

- Feb 2015

- Jan 2018

- Oct 2015

Testing Lower Risk Fungicides, Guelph, Hsiang

- Feb 2016 Selection and Management of Bentrgrass Cultivars, Guelph, Hsiang

- Feb 2017

- June 2017 powerpoint

Alternative Irrigation Strategies, Oregon State University, Kowalewski

Rolling and Resistance, Michigan State University, Vargas - Final report 2018 The Effect of Snow Cover and Anti-Transpirants on the Persistence of Snow Mould Fungicides, University of Wisconsin, Koch - Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 Management of Take-All Patch, Guelph, Jordan - March 2015 - Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

- Sep 2017 - Feb 2018

- Final report Fall Applications of N & K and the Effect on Winter Hardiness in Annual Bluegrass, PTRC, Dodson - November 2013 - July 2014 - Feb 2015 - Final Report May 2017 About the CTRF The Canadian TurfgrassResearch Foundation isa federation of organizationsfrom across Canada committed to supporting CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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scientific research of amenity turf management that benefitsend usersof our communities? recreational infrastructure and that enhancesour urban environments.

Contacts:

Paul Schofield, Chair - plsc1956@hotmail.com Jerry Rousseau, Executive Secretary ? executive.secretary@ turfresearchcanada.ca

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turfgrass. Several years ago, Dr. Rossi spoke on the use of an innovative product, a horticultural oil that he researched at Bethpage (Black), the site of the 2002 and 2009 US Open Golf Tournament. His research showed this horticultural oil turned on the turfgrass?own self-defense mechanism to protect against disease fungi.

Closer to our area, another speaker Clint Mattox, under Alex Kowalewski at Oregon State University, has followed up some of Dr. Rossi?s research and given us an alternative to fungicides for the management of Microdochium patch. Dr. Thomas Nikolai has also spoken at WCTA conferences in the past and has presented best management practices to turf managers. Among the many research projects done by Dr. Nikolai from Michigan State University, an unexpected best management practice was developed from a research project using ?Lightweight?

rollers to reduce disease.

Turfgrass research has taken the guesswork out of turf maintenance by using scientific studies for best practices. The above three researchers have significantly helped all turf managers but only if you are willing to read, listen and try something different. I know someone who has used this research and has not sprayed a fungicide on their golf course this year for Microdochium patch control.

Turfgrass research works; support it, learn from it, try it out.

Respectfully, Pet er Sorokovsky WCTA PresidentP

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management decisions.

- New instrumentation, robotics and software technologies.

- Basic research (economics, environment, playability) of synthetic turf & comparison to natural turf.

- Development and evaluation of effective alternatives to conventional pesticides.

- Nutrient management and nutrient sources.

- Water conservation and water quality.

- Emerging Pests ? Improved diagnostics for new pests and turf diseases in northern climates.

- Wear tolerance, management and recovery.

2018 Turf Research Funding Summary Based on funds raised in 2017, cash available to the Research Committee for 2018 projects was $13,795. With disbursements totalling approximately $19,000 (the difference will come from long-term investments), the

following projects were put forward by the Research Committee and approved by the WCTA Board for 2018 funding: Proj ect Ti tl e: Canadian Turf Research Foundat ion Cooperat ive Funding The CTRF collects and distributes research monies much like the WCTA but on a National Scale. We have contributed to this collaborative approach to research funding annually since 1992.

PROJECT LENGTH: multiple projects / varies WCTA COMMITMENT: $4,000 Click HERE for list of current research projects.

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of the benefits of turfgrass and its necessity in our communities, but the same cannot be said about public stakeholder groups. To educate public stakeholders and the various end users of turfgrass facilities, a targeted outreach program needs to be implemented. This project will include the creation of education programming and outreach initiatives to public stakeholders including golfers, recreational athletes, school board faculty, students, homeowners and the general public. It will also involve the creation of materials for all turfgrass sectors to distribute to their clients which will foster improved communications and understanding between the turfgrass industry and public stakeholders.

PROJECT LENGTH: 3 years W CTA COMMITMENT: $15,000 in year 1 Previously funded project s in progress:

Proj ect Ti tl e: Capit al Cost of Nat ural and Synt het ic Sport s Fields, Universit y of Guelph This project is creating a comprehensive cost analysis of constructing and maintaining multitude of types of synthetic fields and compare those costs to the construction and maintenance of different types of natural grass fields. This information will aid in the decision making process when schools and municipalities undertake the construction of new facilities. The cost analysis will include a 30-year cost analysis encompassing construction, maintenance, renovations and disposal of materials. The project will accomplish this by: - Creating a guide sheet comparing the cost of natural and synthetic fields cost fields over a 30 year cycle - Creation of a working model in which factors could be changed to estimate costs of synthetic and natural fields CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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PROJECT LENGTH: 3 years W CTA COMMITMENT: $15,000 total, $7,500 outstanding Acknowledgement s The WCTA would like to thank and recognize those individuals, groups, companies and institutions who have contributed generously to turf research project funding this year, without whom our Turf Research funding program simply would not exist.

Portion of member dues: $11,204 Transfer from previous year surplus: $6,886 2018 Silent Auction contributors: $6,418 Kwantlen University Turf Club contest proceeds: $3,045 Extra member contributions: $715 Allied and education institution contributions: $750 We would also like to take this opportunity to thank those who serve on our Research

Committee: Peter Sorokovsky - City of Burnaby (Chair) David Davidson - Kwantlen Polytechnic University David Duncan - THP Co. (WCTA Past President) David Woodske - BC Ministry of Agriculture Dr. Brian Holl - Lamorna Enterprises Ladd Legeyt - Agrium Advanced Technologies (Industry Representative) Jim Ross - Prairie Turfgrass Research Centre (retired) Dave Kennedy - Northwest Turfgrass Association Representative Finally, on behalf of the entire WCTA membership, we'd like to recognize the tireless work of Turfgrass Researchers and Educators who continually drive the turf management industry forward, largely behind the scenes, with their vision, dedication and accomplishments.

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research through the WCTA, please contact Committee Chair Pet er Sorokovsky at pet er.sorokovsky@burnaby.ca.

Please note that the Western Canada TurfgrassAssociation acceptsno responsibility in

respect to the opinionsand data expressed in the editorial material or outcome of the research projects. The viewsdo not necessarily represent the viewsof the Association.

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