WHEN: November 11-14, 2018
WHERE: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront
WHY: Learn time and money-saving techniques; build supplier relationships; see latest industry research and intelligence; get fresh ideas; and see new products
WHO: Sports turf managers, crew members, athletic directors, coaches, students, and anyone who makes decisions regarding athletic fields
Deadline to save on Early Bird* registration deadline October 31
HOW: Register online at southeast-regional-sports-turf2018.eventbrite.com
More than 30 educational speakers covering 14 education sessions
Seven panel discussions
More than 35 trade show exhibitors
3 meals
Networking opportunities
Carolinas Cup golf tournament
Advanced workshops
Program highlights
Sunday, November 11 am
Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) Proctored Exam being offered
Pre-registration with STMA HQ is required
Monday November 12
18th Annual Carolinas’ Cup Golf Tournament presented by John Deere Golf and Revels Turf and Tractor, Burning Ridge Golf Club, Conway, SC
Advanced Workshop sponsored by Smith Turf and Irrigation, Myrtle Beach High School
Tuesday, November 13
Industry Update from 2018 STMA President Sarah Martin, CSFM, Turf Manager, City of Phoenix
Keynote speaker: Ray Tanner, Athletics Director, University of South Carolina
9:30 am – 12:00 pm Trade Show
Join our Pro Panel: Justin Spillman, manager, Wrigley Field playing surface, Chicago Cubs; John Turnour, director of field operations, Washington Nationals; and Chad Mulholland, director of grounds, Miami Marlins
Networking Social sponsored by Ewing Irrigation, Damon’s, Myrtle Beach
Wednesday, November 14
Presenters include: Psychotherapist Lisa Goatley and Dr. Michael Goatley, Jr., professor and extension specialist, Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences,
Virginia Tech
Dr. Barbara Fair, associate professor in the Department of Horticultural Science and the Landscape Specialist for North Carolina, North Carolina State
Dr. Grady Miller, professor, turfgrass management, North Carolina State
*Early Bird registration fee: $80; regular registration fee: $110
Please book your rooms early; last year’s room block sold out by October 1. Visit southeast-regional-sports- turf2018.eventbrite.com for our group’s reservation code. The link to book: http://group.doubletree.com/nc-scsportsturfmanagers
Discounted rate expires October 25 (space permitting in room block)
QUESTIONS?
Contact Bruce Suddeth at 864-542-4790 or bsuddeth@uscupstate.edu
