Turf Alive Tuesday, 17th May 2011 Castle Hill Showground, Castle Hill, NSW Seminars Trade Expo Demonstrations Turf Alive is a joint venture between:
Program 7.30am 8.00am 8.15am Registration Opening and Plenary Sessions Turf Disease Update by Dr Percy Wong, Sydney University Research update on the devastating Black Fungus 1 & Kikuyu Yellow 8.45am 9.15am 10.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 4.00pm Turf Recovery after QLD Floods by Shane Biddle, University of Qld St Lucia Campus The aftermath and recovery of sports facilities in Queensland Tradeshow Opens & Morning Tea Turf Streams (Delegate choice) Workshop 1: Turf Mites Are they biting you? by Peter McMaugh, Turfgrass Scientifc Services Workshop 2: Tribute - A New Selective Post Emergent Herbicide by Paul Conradt, Bayer Environmental Science Tradeshow, Demonstrations & Lunch Workshop 3: Turf Machinery by Stan Wells, Globe Equipment Solutions Workshop 4: Water Efficient Technology by Pat O Shannessy, Toro Irrigation Tradeshow & Demonstrations. Open to Public (2-4pm) Close of Seminar Dr Percy Wong Plenary Session Key Note Speakers Shane Biddle Dr Percy Wong Dr Wong will discuss his research progress on both Kikuyu Yellows and Black Fungus. Kikuyu Yellows - Screening kikuyu lines for resistance. Over 1,000 plants from several kikuyu collection breeding lines are being screened for resistance to Kikuyu Yellows, a devastating disease of kikuyu for which there is no current cure. Black Fungus 1 - Patch disease of Couch. This is a devastating disease which has been causing problems at three Eastern Suburbs Courses: Royal Sydney, Bonnie Doon & NSW Course. It has also been identified at Pymble and two courses in Queensland. Potentially it could wipe out the Couch industry as nothing regrows in the patches. Currently there are problems identifying it and there are no current controls. Shane Biddle is the Senior Supervisor Grounds for the University of Queensland s St Lucia campus. Shane has been at The University of Queensland for 16 years the last 8 as Senior Supervisor Grounds. UQ (St Lucia) is a 114 hectare site and is home to 35,000 students. His role is quite diverse and includes turf management, parks and gardens, landscape, wetland and bushland regeneration contract and tree management. Shane is a committee member of the STA Queensland and has been part of the development of the association which has been well received in QLD. He is also employed at Stadiums Queensland where he assists with game day preparation at Suncorp Stadium and Skilled Park. Shane s campus was severely damaged by the recent Brisbane floods and his presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of how the floods impacted his facility and the renovation undertaken to recover the site.
Turf Streams Green Stream Tissue Tests vs Soil Tests Advantages of tissue tests over soil tests and interpretation of the results Phil Ford, PhD candidate, Ballarat University Preparing for Major Projects An indepth look at a Resource Kit available to clubs when embarking on a major projects Keith McAuliffe, Sports Turf Institute (Aust) Stream Working with a Board of Directors. Tips on how to successfully work with your Directors Mark Parker, Concord Course & Malcolm Harris, Northbridge Club Overview of our fact finding tour of USA Courses A look at 10 of the top 50 golf course in the world Dan Cook, Elanora Country Club & Paul Gumbleton, Monash Country Club Stream Winter Grass Management on s A presentation on wintergrass biology, ecology and management on sportsfields Jyri Kaapro, Bayer Environmental Science s Stream Strategies for Preparing and Managing Wear on Winter Sports Surfaces AGCSATech staff will discuss a variety of ways delegates can reduce and manage wear to sportsfields during the winter season AGCSATech Representative From the Farm to the Arena Meeting the requirements of the End Users and managing the contracts Graeme Logan, ANZ Stadium, Peter McMaugh, Turfgrass Scientific Services, Greg Miller, Millers Turf Ethics in our Industry From marketing, quality, ambush marketing through to websites Bob Jefferies, President, TGA NSW Turf Mites Are they Biting You? Peter McMaugh will review the the HAL funded project he is undertaking on the problems of mites in warm season turf grasses Australia wide: 1. To identify the mites causing problems and work up diagnostic tools for practitioners to help them identify their problems. 2. To screen chemicals for successful control of mites and get data enabling applications for permits to APVMA. 3. Look at any synergism between chemicals to improve setting up recommended schedules for treatment to avoid resistance build-up. Turf Herbicide A new and unique sulphonylurea turf herbicide will soon be launched by Bayer Environmental Science in Australia, called Tribute. Paul Contradt, National Sales Manager at Bayer Environmental Science, says Turf managers work incredibly hard to maintain the highest quality turf and Bayer s new turf herbicide will pay Tribute to them. Tribute contains the active ingredient foramsulfuron. The product selectively removes unwanted cool-season grasses from warm-season grasses. Tribute effectively controls grasses such as Couchgrass; Ryegrass; Wintergrass and other annual perennial grasses. Turf Equipment Stan Wells from Globe Equipment Solutions will outline the range of machinery they supply to the professional turf industry. Stan is a well known identity in the industry, he has over 30 years experience in machinery business. The new G.E.S. equipment catalogue will also be handed out at this event. The range of products include Dakota, 1st Products, Imants, Lastec, Agrimetal, Wiedenmann, Amazone, TurfMach, TruTurf, Turf Engineering to name a few. Water Efficient Technology This workshop will be presented by Patrick O Shannessy of Toro and he will identify areas for short term efficiencies and long term sustainability by examining management, products and finance options. After attending this workshop turf managers should have more tools and ideas to plan to save resources and money while producing superior playing surface.
The Venue Castle Hill Showground Harvey Lowe Pavillion Doran Avenue Castle Hill NSW 2154 (Off Carrington Rd) Castle Hill Showground Showground Rd Enter into Doran Avenue off Carrington Rd Carrington Rd Turf Alive is an AGCSA accredited event. All AGCSA members attending the event will receive 4 accreditation points. Delegate Registration Registration to Turf Alive includes the following: Seminar Choice of Turf Stream Demonstrations and Trade Exhibition Seminar Bag/Gift & Seminar Notes Morning Tea & Lunch If you work with Turf this is the event for you! Turf Alive is suitable for anyone maintaining turf, specifically sports turf including streams for Greens, Greens, s & s. There will be a wide range of exhibits on display as well as demonstrations of machinery and equipment. Discount for 3 or more staff Association Member* $135.00 per person $110 each for 3 or more Non Member** $175.00 per person $150 each for 3 or more * A Member is someone who has current membership with either STA NSW, Greenkeepers Assoc or NSW s Assoc. ** Non Member Full Registration rate includes 12months membership to STA NSW & Greenkeepers Assoc. Cost includes GST Accommodation There are 2 hotels close to the Castle Hill Showgrounds. A special rate has been organised at both hotels for the Turf Alive conference. Hills Lodge 1 Salisbury Road Castle Hill 2154 Ph: 9849 5708 www.hillslodge.com.au ($188 per night/$20 breakfast) Crowne Plaza Norwest 1 Columbia Court Baulkham Hills 2153 Ph: 9634 9634 www.crowneplazanorwest.com.au ($205 per night) Turf Alive Information Ph: (02) 8883 4688 Mob: 0408 441 119 Fax: (02) 8883 1257
Registration 17th May 2011 Castle Hill Showground Please complete this form and return it along with payment. Company Contact Person Address P code Email Phone Fax Purchase Order Number: (if applicable) Name: Delegate 1 Delegate 2 Delegate 3 Position: Phone: Turf Stream Preference: (tick one only) Membership Status: BGA NSW TGA NSW BGA NSW TGA NSW BGA NSW TGA NSW Special Dietary Requirements: Further Information Ph: 02 8883 4688 Turf Alive is a joint venture between Sports Turf Assoc NSW, NSW Greenkeepers Assoc & NSW s Assoc. All correspondence should be directed to STA NSW Suite 9, 33 Windsor Rd, Kellyville 2155. Ph: 02 8883 4688 Mob: 0408 441 119 Fax: 02 8883 1257 * Discounts apply for 3 or more staff from one organisation. Members @ $110 each and Non Members @ $150 each. All registrations will be confirmed via Email or fax. Total Amount Payable $ GST is included in Registration Fee. ABN 35 331 412 233 Privacy Policy: Turf Alive organisers are committed to protecting your privacy and security of personal information, including credit card transactions. Information provided will be used to manage the event and it is our intention to provide a list of delegates to the sponsors and exhibitors of the event and advise you of future events. Turf Alive organisers intend to photograph people at the event for future promotional use. Program Disclaimer: Information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of publishing but organisers reserve the right to alter the program if deemed necessary. Turf Alive organisers reserve the right to cancel the conference in exceptional circumstances. In this instance all registration fees will be refunded. Liability: Turf Alive organisers do not include provision for the insurance of participants against personal injuries, sickness, theft or property damage. Neither Turf Alive organisers, it s employees or committee members from organising Associations, assume any responsibility for loss, theft, injury or damage to persons or belongings. Payment Options Cheque - payable to Turf Alive - post to Suite 9, 33 Windsor Rd, Kellyville 2155 Direct Deposit - Fax: 02 8883 1257 or - Account: Turf Alive. BSB: 082 330 Acct Number: 493601882 Credit Card Invoice - Visa or Mastercard only - complete details below - Fax: 02 8883 1257 or - - Fax: 02 8883 1257 or - - Invoice must be paid prior to event Office Use Only Registered Payment Confirmation Credit Card Payment Visa Mastercard Name on Card Card Number / / / Expiry Date / Total Amount Signature Date