Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) kicked off the fourth annual “Mowing Patterns Contest.” Members wishing to enter can upload a photo of a unique design; only patterns made with mowing equipment are eligible. Deadline to enter via Facebook is Friday, Nov. 18 at 12 a.m. midnight EST. The pattern which receives the most votes will win the contest. Voting is... read more
The Presidential Election is set for Nov. 8 and social media interest in the two primary political candidates is at an all-time high. The week prior, Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) President-Elect Tim Van Loo, Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) from Iowa State University, will host current President Jeff Salmond, CSFM, from the University of Oklahoma on Nov. 3 in... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) launched its Environmental Facility Certification Program. The program was developed to help document the environmental stewardship of STMA members and is awarded to the facility. The program involves an electronic assessment, which can be taken from any computer or smart device. After completion of the assessment, STMA will score it. Eighty percent compliance on... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) is seeking educational videos that demonstrate maintenance practices for sports fields. The goal is to develop a collection of 3 to 8 minute educational videos focused on sports field how-to’s that STMA members can use to improve their operations. Topics can include anything related to sports turf management, such as: how to calibrate a... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) hosted its 27th annual Conference & Exhibition Jan. 19-22 in San Diego, with more than 600 exhibitors and 1,200 attendees from a record of 48 states and 13 countries, including Australia, China, Italy, Peru and Scotland. The four-day event was highlighted by the Seminar on Wheels Tour at various professional, collegiate and youth sports complexes in... read more
