Daily News

OSTMA hosting field day Sept 22

September 9, 2009

The Ohio Sports Turf Managers Association will be hosting a fall field day Tuesday September 22. The field day is being held at two venues: Huntington Park, the new home of Columbus Clippers and Ohio Stadium on The Ohio State University campus.

ASBA offers Field Builder Certification program

September 9, 2009

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the inception of its new Field Builder Certification Program.

STMONY 2nd Annual Conference and Trade Show coming in November

September 9, 2009

STMONY, the NY Chapter of Sports Turf Managers Association, will hold its 2nd Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show November 12-13 at the Oncenter in Syracuse.

Lewis sells ThatchMaster to Turftime Equipment

September 8, 2009

Turftime Equipment has acquired Thatch Master from Turf Specialties.

NTEP cancels SAFE traffic/wear study

September 8, 2009

NTEP has had to cancel the study due to lack of number of entries to have a viable trial.

New SAFE continuing education grant deadline Nov. 15

September 8, 2009

The SAFE Foundation, STMA's philanthropic arm, will award the Terry Mellor Continuing Education Grant, sponsored by Turface Athletics.

Bobcat to consolidate operations in North Dakota

September 2, 2009

Bobcat Company announced that it is transferring all North American machinery production to its original manufacturing facility in Gwinner, N.D. This will result in discontinuing production at Bobcat's Bismarck, N.D. plant by the end of 2009.

Jacobsen appoints new regional sales managers

September 2, 2009

Mark Williams has been promoted to the position of Western regional manager for Jacobsen. In his new role, Williams will have responsibility for overall sales growth, managing dealer development, executing parts growth strategy and national accounts relationship for his region. Reporting to Williams will be Barry Larson and Les King, who continue in their roles as territory sales managers.

Fouty meets with turf producer group

September 2, 2009

When Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) held its 2009 Summer Convention & Field Days on the campus of Michigan State University those in attendance had an opportunity to visit Spartan Stadium and meet with Amy Fouty, CSFM.

Nielsen IL Sports Turf Manager of the Year

September 2, 2009

The Louisville Bats are happy to announce that Head Groundskeeper Tom Nielsen has been voted as the International League Sports Turf Manager of the Year.