Sports Turf Short Course

The OSU Sports Turf Short Course February 13~14th, 2002 provides general information on maintaining athletic fields. Learn basic concepts of field fertility, effective over-seeding and divot repair, disease and insect pest management, soil cultivation and managing fields that come under heavy use. The short course is designed for all athletic field personnel including workers, coaches, athletic directors and superintendents seeking extra training in athletic field turfgrass management. Attendees will earn recertification credits from the Ohio Department of Agriculture for Licensed Pesticide Applicators. Certified Sports Field Managers with the STMA will receive 0.5 CEUs.

Instructors from The Ohio State University
Dr. John Street, Hort. & Crop Science
Dr. Karl Danneberger, Hort. & Crop Science
Dr. David Gardner, Hort & Crop Science
Dr. Edward McCoy, Natural Resources
Dr. Dave Shetlar, Entomology
Mr. Joe Rimelspach, Plant Pathology
Guest Lecturers:
Mr. Floyd Perry, Grounds Maintenance Services
Mr. Boyd Montgomery CSFM, Sylvania Recreation
Mr. Darian Daily, The Columbus Crew Stadium

The Conference facility - The Holiday Inn on the Lane, 328 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, is offering special rates for this conference. Tel: (614) 294-4848

Course Information Contact: Pam Sherratt (614) 292-7457 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Registration... $195

Includes:
* Lunch and refreshment breaks each day
* Instructional materials
* Sports Fields - A Manual for Design, Construction, and Maintenance

To Register: For purchase orders and credit card charges, register via phone (614) 292-4230 or Fax (614) 292-0492, Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00PM.

Authors: Pam Sherratt