Winter is no longer coming, for most parts of BC winter is here. After what seemed like a long tough year for most superintendents the end of the 2020 season is a welcome sight. Unfortunately many of our superintendents in BC, those in the lower mainland and Vancouver Island will continue working through what appears to be a similarly hard winter. Good luck gentlemen, good things are on the horizon. In BC, like most of Canada, superintendents take this opportunity to rejuvenate, get educated, and travel. The latter seems to be more difficult this year as travel restrictions and just the sheer process of quarantining is making travel prohibitive.

Registration for the Canadian Golf Course Management Conference will be opening soon. We are excited to present some exceptional speakers, many continuing education credits, awards presentations and a top notch trade show. Here is the schedule of events so far: Schedule of Events

CGSA is pleased to introduce the 2021 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference Virtual Trade Show. Over five hours of live networking and 24-hour booth access. If you are a supplier and can offer solutions to the challenges of today's golf course managers, this is where you will want to be!

The CGSA uses a variety of award programs to recognize the achievements of its members in the conduct of their duties as professional golf course managers. Several of these award programs are sponsored in whole or in part by industry partners and for this we are very appreciative. The support of these companies allows us to provide a tangible component to the recognition these individuals receive as award recipients.

NOMINATE OR APPLY FOR ONE OF THESE GREAT CGSA AWARDS

*click on the logo below for sponsor websites

The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and Bayer Environmental Science Canada (Bayer) are pleased to announce Mr. J. Paul Robertson from Victoria Golf Course in Victoria, British Columbia as the CGSA/Bayer Superintendent of the Year for 2020. The award recognizes a member of the CGSA who has held the position of golf course superintendent for a minimum of five years and who has distinguished her or himself through dedication to the profession, performance as a golf course superintendent and contributions to their profession and their community.

The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and Rain Bird are pleased to announce the renewed three-year partnership agreement which includes exclusive sponsorship of the CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award. As a Silver sponsor, Rain Bird will also be a sponsor at The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference (CGCMC).

To the best crew...we did it!! Dean Baker, CGCS, Burlington Golf & Country Club.

Renewal of the Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) Designation

Renewal of the Accredited Assistant Golf Superintendent (AAGS) Designation

For more information on how you can achieve your designation, please click here. To learn how you can track your CEC’s, click here or contact Lori at ext. 27 at the CGSA office. 

CGSA recently launched an exciting new benefit for Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent members. You can now track your “continuing education credits” on-line including CGSA events and other educational activity. It is simple! Just login to the website as a member and go to MEMBERS HOME tab then My Certification and start tracking all your credits. 

Looking to update your existing fleet with Club Car?

CGSA members qualify for exclusive manufacturer rebates on golf cars and utility vehicles. A typical 18-hole golf car fleet purchase will generate an average rebate of $2,000. $200 rebate per Carryall 502 Utility Vehicles purchased or $100 rebate per unit on all other utility purchases.

For more details contact: Lori Micucci, Manager, Member Services

Nestled between the Town of Revelstoke and the meandering Columbia River, Cabot Revelstoke resort will feature the world renowned golf and amenities with which the Cabot Brand has become synonymous. For details click here.