BOWLS NZ GREEN KEEPERS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

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1 BOWLS NZ GREEN KEEPERS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER April 2016 Issue No: 3 News from North Otago & South Canterbury We have just held the field days with a good number of green keepers (some from outside the area) in attendance. Going into winter we need to feed the greens to get growth that we need to provide good dense cover, it will also help reduce your Moss situation in the winter months. This cover will also give you a good start to the new season. Topics that were discussed mainly being frequently check the soil moisture visually and by taking a core sample to a depth, this sample will tell you how much watering you need to do depending on how much thatch you have. Hydrocotyle we have the tight small leaf type, this is on most greens visited this season, due the weather conditions, so a spraying programme is to be set up using Grazon, also this will partially hit the clover and small bits of Oxalis. The main requirement at the time of spraying is to have your green in top order and in good growing condition because Grazon will retard its growth. Starweed, Grass will be dealt with by spraying some Polka. Fertiliser to be used in the autumn months should be mainly Sulphate Ammonia so you have some growth by renovations and also to help with recovery. Thatch levels varied but it s the decision on whether to groove or core so should be based on the thatch depth so you are getting below the thatch and keeping the root in the soil. A lot of our greens had some thatch so we will do coring. Greens visited were in great condition with good cover and playing good, only one club had a small problem with heat stress. Planning, organising and budgeting are the key factors for next season and should be on your list now. John Cartwright a good supporter of Bowls NZ Greenkeeping from the Allenton club, Ashburton past away December Norm Cowie

2 News from Dunedin Area Hi folks, it great to be able to give you some information from our area. Dunedin greens have benefited heaps this year from a great summer and this has meant that our green keepers have had to be vigilant in terms of keeping water and fertiliser applied to stop drying out and to keep weak areas growing. The Dunedin Bowling Centre has a large program with interclub being run on 5 days each week. This means that any remedial work that is required over the summer period can be difficult. This year with Easter being early the Centre program has been condensed to get through their program. Most greens have been very good and played well. David Howard, our agronomist, has been busy with running field days for us with good attendances each time (20 25). Also he has been producing Management reports for every club giving them a plan for maintenance and fertiliser and pest control for the next 12 months. Rob Gibson National Turf Conference The National Turf Conference will be held in Auckland at Sky City in June on th. It s time to get yourselves organised to attend this conference. It s important that we get as many green keepers and contractors attending this conference. Application for funds to attend this conference should be made from your club as soon as possible. Remember this conference/workshop also duplicates as North Island conference that will not be held separately this year. Please give this conference your attention urgently. Bi Annual Meeting The meeting will be held in conjunction with the National Turf Conference in Auckland in June. I would love to see as many people attending this meeting as possible. Meeting details, agenda and nominations forms will be distributed soon. This meeting elects officers to the NZ Greenkeepers Assn for a two-year period along with the presentation of the Accounts and Balance Sheet. Also provides opportunity to have your say on the running of the organisation and forward thinking for the next 2 5 years. South Island Green Keepers Conference The next South Island Green Keepers conference will be held in Christchurch in July on th. This is being organised by the Canterbury Green keepers Assn. Applications are not out yet but will be shortly. South Island green keepers should be getting organised now for this conference. It will be held at the Papanui Club. We would like to see as many green keepers attending as possible from all over the South Island. More information can be obtained from

3 Ron Sabin and Eric Allison. (See separate notice that follows.) Ed. SOUTH ISLAND GREENKEEPERS CONFERENCE VENUE REGISTRATION: PAPANUI CLUB, SAWYERS ARMS ROAD, CHRISTCHURCH SUNDAY 17 TH JULY PM 6PM and Monday 18 th July 8.30 to 9am Conference starts: MONDAY 18 TH July at 09.00, concluding with Lunch on TUESDAY 19 TH July. After lunch on the Tuesday, we intend to provide a conducted tour of Christchurch for those of you interested in the rebuild of our City. Accommodation handy to the venue is: Commodore Hotel, Airport; Sudima Hotel, Airport; Redwood Hotel; Aarburg Airport Motel; Airport Delta Motel; Airport Gateway Motor Lodge; Airport Lodge Motel; Airport Palms Motel. Courtesy Vehicles will be available for transport to and from the Papanui Club to any of the above Accommodation in the vicinity on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Registration Forms and other relevant information will be forwarded to all South Island Clubs by the end of May. If you want registration form ed to you direct please Eric Allison and this will be done. Any queries please or call Eric Allison e.allison@xtra.co.nz Phone or National Turf Conference The National Turf Conference will be held in Auckland at Sky City in June on th. It s time to get yourselves organised to attend this conference. It s important that we get as many green keepers and contractors attending this conference. Application for funds to attend this conference should be made from your club as soon as possible. Remember this conference/workshop also duplicates as North Island conference that will not be held separately this year. Please give this conference your attention urgently. Full details follow.

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5 InGISTRATION FORM SKYCITY AUCKLAND CONVENTION CENTRE JUNE 2016 NEW ZEALAND TURF CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2016 REGISTRATION FORM The New Zealand Turf Conference and Expo will be held at SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, Auckland June The Conference, held every three years represents the interests of the NZ Golf Course Superintendents Association, Bowls NZ and the Bowls NZ Greenkeeping Association, NZ Cricket, NZ Recreation Association, Sports Turf Association NZ and NZ contractors and trade sector. The Conference provides delegates from across the sports turf industry with a programme of high quality papers and ample opportunity to network. The goal of the Conference is to promote and foster the Turf Management and Recreation industry by providing a framework for engagement with industry and networks as well as showcasing expertise and best practice. We look forward to your participation at the New Zealand Turf Conference and Expo TURF 2016 Organising Committee Sponsors WELCOME Sports Fields and Cricket Sports participation across various sports at all levels, is at the heart and soul of most New Zealanders. The provision for turf management on grounds and providing facilities to cater for sport and recreation is critical to the well-being of all New Zealanders and sustainability of a strong sporting culture. Golf In New Zealand Aotearoa the land of the long white cloud golf courses are a hidden gem. The trend and or buzz word across the global golf course industry is the push towards environmental sustainability of golf course management. New Zealand has been at the forefront of sustainable golf course management ever since the first sod was turned on our shores. Our temperate climate, natural resources and sustainable management inputs ensure New Zealand produce some of the most pristine environmentally sound golf surfaces anywhere in the world. From the high end resort to the back block country course New Zealand superintendents are world class operators. NZ Recreation Association The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is a progressive non-profit organisation and incorporated society committed to meeting the needs of people and organisations in all aspects of recreation, leisure, parks, open space management, aquatic, conservation and sport delivery. The NZRA was formed in 1992 by the amalgamation of the NZ Institute of Park and Recreation Administration (NZIPRA), the Recreation Association of New Zealand

6 (RANZ), and the NZ Association of Swimming Pool Managers (NZASPM). The purpose of the amalgamation was the development of an organisation with a broader focus and stronger base from which to advocate and promote recreation in New Zealand. NZRA has established strong regional structures fostering professional growth and development through training programmes and networking. Bowls Bowls New Zealand Greenkeepers is the National Executive body who are committed to delivering to the sport of bowls the most enjoyable playing surface that is possible to all athletes now and into the future. Our commitment is to be proactive in targeting greenkeepers practices to enhance the needs of those wanting to play bowls by using the modern turf technology and incorporating knowledge gained over many years. We are striving to adopt a partnership approach to our affiliated members through working with a range of professional partners best suited to advise and supply affordable turf products to provide suitable quality playing surfaces that we can all be proud of. Turf management of Bowling greens is unique and critical to the success of the game. Avenues Event Management is the Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) working with the TURF 2016 Committee to deliver this year s New Zealand Turf Conference and Expo Avenues Event Management PO Box , Wellington 6143, New Zealand Phone: , Fax: turf@avenues.co.nz, FORM Please complete and return to: New Zealand Turf Conference and Expo 2016 Avenues Event Management, PO Box 10612, Wellington, New Zealand Phone: Fax: , turf@avenues.co.nz Personal Details PRINT CLEARLY IN CAPITALS: TITLE: FIRST NAME: SURNAME ORGANISATION: POSTAL ADDRESS: CITY: COUNTRY: TELEPHONE: DIETARY OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Registration Early bird Registration Fee (until 15 April 2016) (All prices are in NZ Dollars and include GST). Field trips and functions are additional to registrations. REGISTRATION TYPE PRICE (INCL GST) Early Bird Registration Day Rate

7 Please tick which day you will be attending: Monday Tuesday $ Early bird Registration Bowls $ Early Bird Registration Cricket $ Early Bird Registration Cricket Trainee $ Early Bird Registration Golf NZGCA Member $ Early Bird Registration Golf Trainee $ Early Bird Registration Golf Non NZGCA Member $ Early Bird Registration NZRA member $ Early Bird Registration Non NZRA Member $ Early Bird Registration Sports Fields $ Early Bird Registration Sports Fields Trainee $ Registration Non-Exhibiting Trade $1, Registration Speaker $ Innovation & technology transfer to create step change Standard Registration Fee (from 16 April 2016) (All prices are in NZ Dollars and include GST). Field trips and functions are additional to registrations. REGISTRATION TYPE PRICE (INCL GST) Registration Day Rate $ Please tick which day you will be attending: Monday Tuesday Registration Bowls $ Registration Cricket $ Registration Cricket Trainee $ Registration Golf NZGCA Member $ Registration Golf Non NZGCA Member $ Registration NZRA Member $ Registration Non NZRA Member $ Registration Sports Fields $ Registration Sports Fields Trainee $ Registration - Non-exhibiting trade $ Registration - Speaker $ If you would like to register multiple delegates from your organisation, you can turf@avenues.co.nz with names and details, and we can process your registrations for you. Social Functions (All prices are in NZ Dollars and include GST) Tick which social functions you will attend. The Welcome Function is included in all registrations but please indicate your attendance. Mon 27 June Welcome Function (included in registration) $0.00 Mon 27 June Welcome Function (additional tickets) $70.00 including GST no. of tickets Tues 28 June Conference Dinner $ including GST no. of tickets

8 Field Trips Field trips are additional to Conference Registrations and are being organised by different sectors of the Conference. Please indicate if you would like more information on any of the field trips and we will pass your details to the organisers. I would like further information on optional field trips. Golf Tournament (Sun 26 June) Bowls Tournament (Sun 26 June) Golf Field Trip (Wed19 June) STANZ Workshop Gribblehirst Park (Mon 27 June) N FORM GON FORM Accommodation The Conference has secured conference rates at each of the listed hotels below. In order to protect your credit card information, you are now able to book your accommodation directly with the hotel of your choice, whilst still benefiting from the Conference rates. Rooms will be allocated on a first-in basis and subject to availability. All prices are in New Zealand Dollars and include GST. SKYCITY Hotel SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre is conveniently located walking distance from the Conference and where functions will be taking place. Conference Room Rates Premium King/Twin Room $ incl GST Breakfast Fortuna Restaurant $24.90 incl GST per person (Full Buffet) Booking Accommodation Bookings can be made by either using the below links or contacting the reservation team direct on: and quote TURF Conference. Should delegates require stay dates outside of the Conference they will need to call the reservations team to make the booking. Follow this link to book online: Location Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland Telephone: l Fax David.White@skycity.co.nz Web: SKYCITY Grand Hotel SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre is conveniently located walking distance from the Conference and where functions will be taking place. Conference Room Rates Premium Luxury City View Room $ incl GST Breakfast Gusto Restaurant special conference rate of $35.00 incl GST for a full breakfast Booking Accommodation Bookings can be made by either using the below links or contacting the reservation team direct on:

9 and quote TURF Conference. Should delegates require stay dates outside of the Conference they will need to call the reservations team to make the booking. Follow this link to book online: Location Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland Telephone: l Fax David.White@skycity.co.nz Web: NEW ZEALAND TURF CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2016 REGISTRATION FORM Accommodation Rydges Conference Room Rates Superior/Deluxe City View $ incl GST including breakfast for x1 adult $ incl GST including breakfast for x2 adults Booking Accommodation Please make a booking directly with the hotel by contacting option 1 for accommodation reservations and quoting reference number: C-AVE to get the Conference special rates. Location 59 Federal Street, Corner Kingston Street, Auckland Telephone: Fax: reservations_auckland@rydges.com Web: Crowne Plaza Conference Room Rates Superior Room Single/Double $ incl GST Breakfast If delegates do wish to add breakfast to their room only rate this will be $34.00 incl GST per person for a full cooked buffet in Aria Restaurant per day. Booking Accommodation Bookings can be made by calling and quoting block code L1A. Follow this link to book online: then on the left hand side of the screen enter dates of your booking. Location 128 Albert Street, PO Box 6841, Auckland Telephone: Fax: res2@crowneplazaauckland.co.nz Web: REGISTRATION FORM Cancellations Should a delegate be unable to attend, a cancellation request must be forwarded in writing to Avenues Event Management. Cancellations received in writing by Friday 20 May 2016 will receive a full refund, less an administration charge of $40.25 including GST. After this date no refunds will be made. However, delegate substitutions are permitted up to and including

10 registration at the Conference. Please inform Avenues Event Management of any such substitutions as early as possible. PLEASE NOTE DELEGATES CANNOT SHARE REGISTRATIONS. I confirm I have read and agree to the above terms and conditions. Conference Delegate List I do NOT authorise the Conference Organisers to disclose my name, company, contact details and/ or occupation details in the Conference Delegate List. Payment Registration Fee $ Conference Dinner $ Any Additional Items $ TOTAL PAYABLE $ I enclose my cheque (payable to Avenues Event Management ) Please invoice me for my conference fees (Payment terms are 7 days from invoice date). Please debit the total above from my credit card (details below) Visa MasterCard Diners American Express Name on Card: Expiry Date: Card Number: Signature: Amount (NZ$): CSC: Howard Ivory Editor