Eighth annual NC/SC STMA conference announced

The North and South Carolina chapters of the Sports Turf Managers Association will host the eighth annual NC/SC STMA conference and trade show, an education, networking and golf event Nov. 14-17, 2016 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. 

Registration is open to all sports field managers and crew members. Registration fees, a calendar of events, information about speakers, and details on accommodations can be found online at www.SCSTMA.org or www.NCSPORTSTURF.org. Register at www.carolinas-sportsturf.eventbrite.com.

Lodging information on the conference hotel, the SpringMaid Beach Resort a DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, 3200 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC is available at www.springmaidbeachresort.com or (800) 916-4339. 

The four day event will offer on the field maintenance training including skin management, irrigation audit tips and STMA educational sessions featuring a panel discussion on sod quality plus presentations by Dr. Bert McCarty from Clemson; Dr’s. Grady Miller, Charles Peacock and Fred Yelverton from NC State University; Jerad Minnick from Growing Innovations; and Craig Borland from Toro Irrigation. A golf outing at Burning Ridge Golf Club, Seminar on Your Wheels and Irrigation Audit training are optional, with a separate fee. The Certified Sports Field Manager exam is offered for those prequalified through the STMA.