Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) named Kyle Calhoon, sports turf manager at the Hartford Yard Goats (Hartford, Conn.), its sixth annual “Mowing Patterns Contest” winner. Calhoon was selected via a Facebook voting contest from Oct. 22 to Nov. 23 for his intricate design at Dunkin’ Donuts Park, home to the Hartford Yard Goats (Double-A, Colorado Rockies). “Kyle continues to elevate... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) named the 2018 Sports Turf Managers of the Year. Award winners include: Triple-A – Matt Parrott, Charlotte Knights (Charlotte, N.C.) Double-A – Brock Phipps, Springfield Cardinals (Springfield, Mo.) Single-A – Stephen Watson, Down East Wood Ducks (Kinston, N.C.) Short Season or Rookie – Ray Sayre, Gulf Coast Phillies (Clearwater,... read more
There will be some changes for the Sports Turf Managers Association’s 2019 Conference and Exhibition, taking place Jan. 22-25 in Phoenix. Some of the changes include: New Event: Volunteer Field Rebuild Jan. 23, 1-6 p.m. STMA has partnered with Project Evergreen to renovate a baseball field in Phoenix Parks Department. All members are invited to participate, but registration is required.... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) kicked off its sixth annual “Mowing Patterns Contest.” The winner will receive complimentary registration to the 2019 STMA Annual Conference in Phoenix. Entries must be submitted via Facebook before Nov. 16 and only patterns produced with mowing equipment qualify. The general public may vote on Facebook Nov. 17-23. The design receiving the most votes,... read more
Calling all commercial members of the Sports Turf Managers Association! The association is seeking entries for its Innovative Awards. The Innovative Awards Program recognizes those commercial company members that have developed a product, service, equipment or technology that substantially enhances the effectiveness of the Sports Turf Manager. The innovation could also make the playing surfaces safer and more playable for... read more
