Upcoming Event

Sports Field Forum

October 23, 20248AM – 1PMHoly Cross, Worcester, MA

Next Level EducationField & Facility ToursPowerful Connections

A premier event dedicated to advancing education and facilitating powerful connections in sports field management.

• Learn about maintaining high-quality natural grass fields to ensure optimal performance and safety for athletes.

• Tour the outstanding athletic fields at Holy Cross, as well as state-of-the-art athletic facilities with the professionals who expertly manage them all.

• Connect with fellow sports field professionals, industry partners, and other stakeholders to exchange ideas and foster collaboration. Talk with peers about current challenges and future trends in sports field management and athlete safety protocols.

Key Topics

• Best practices for maintaining and improving natural grass fields.

• Strategies for minimizing athlete injuries through proper field maintenance.

• Innovations in turfgrass management and safety equipment.

Keynote Speaker

John C. Sorochan, PhD

Distinguished Professor of Turfgrass Science & Management, University of Tennessee

Dr. John Sorochan is an internationally recognized leader in athletic field safety. In addition to new cultivar and species evaluation, John’s research focuses on actual athlete to surface interactions for performance and safety as well as ball to surface interactions for soccer, football, baseball and even lawn tennis. John and his team at UT, in collaboration with Michigan State University, are leading turfgrass research for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. He’ll share trend setting research results that will positively impact natural grass field management well into the future.

Who Should Attend

Whether you are an athletic field manager, groundskeeper, facility manager, or athletic director, NE-SFMA’s Sports Field Forum at Holy Cross College is an invaluable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills. Stay ahead of industry trends and learn from the best, as you continue to ensure the safety and performance of your athletes and your fields.

Participation is limited, so please be sure to sign up early at NE-SFMA.org!

Thank you sponsors!