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Rising Star Award winners

Rising Star Award winners announced

SportsField Management magazine announced the winners of its 2024 Rising Star Awards, which highlight the best up-and-coming leaders in the sports field management industry. Nominees were submitted earlier this year from throughout the sports field management industry. Winners are profiled...

Kevin Scott Mercer, CGM, CSFM, announces new book

Franklin Publishers announced the upcoming release of “Environmental Solutions for Grounds Management” by Kevin Scott Mercer, CGM, CSFM. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience, Mercer presents a transformative guide that blends environmental stewardship with practical solutions, offering a...
SFMA

Coming Fall of 2024: SFMA Turfgrass Science Certification

The Sports Field Management Association is excited to introduce the SFMA Turfgrass Science Certification, launching in the Fall of 2024. This entry-level certification is designed to equip individuals with the skills needed for a career in sports field management, catering...

George Toma releases new book

George Toma, the pride of Kansas City, will have a book signing starting at 5 p.m. on June 8 at Legends Field in Kansas City. Toma’s new book with author Craig Handel is titled “The Sodfather,” and chronicles Toma’s 80-year...
Pam Sherratt

Pamela Sherratt on Soil Cultivation in Spring

Q: How soon can we start an aeration program in spring? A:  This will depend on the type of field and the rationale behind the aeration program. Soil aeration, also known as soil cultivation, is primarily carried out on native...
Leah Withrow

Leah Withrow featured in Forbes

Leah Withrow, head groundskeeper for the Reno Aces (AAA affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks), was recently featured in a 2-part series on Forbes. Part one can be found here and part two can be found here. Withrow was the 2022...
SFMA Board of Directors

Meet the 2024 SFMA Board of Directors

The SFMA announced its 2024 Board of Directors during the 35th annual Conference and Exhibition held in Daytona Beach, Florida. The board officially took office January 24 at the Annual Meeting. The Executive Board is normally comprised of five officers,...
Calendar of events

2024 Calendar of Events

The following are industry events that are planned for 2024. January 22-25Sports Field Management Association Conference and ExhibitionOcean Center Convention CenterDaytona Beach, Floridawww.sportsfieldmanagement.org/conference January 23-24National Interscholastic Athletics and After-School Activities Safety and Security ForumLegacy Stadium, Katy ISDKaty, Texashttps://ncs4.usm.edu/events/industry-forums/ January 29-February...