The Canadian Registration Opening Next Week |
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We've introduced early bird rates; so register before November 30th for the lowest rates!
And we've included all refreshment breaks, breakfasts, lunches and two evening social events in the All Access Package. The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference will be taking place at the iconic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The education and trade show will be under one roof.
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And that’s a wrap! The National Tournament schedule kicked off in May in British Columbia and wrapped up with our last presentation on October 5th in Cape Breton. This year CGSA recognized 31 members throughout the summer for hosting these events. Member recognition was up 7% compared to 2019.
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Here are some of CGSA's National Tournament Hosts. |
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Chris Andrejicka (left), receives his National Tournament plaque from Greg Brown during the Canadian All Abilities Championship, presented by BDO. Photo courtesy of Golf Canada.
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The team at Deer Ridge Golf Club during the Fortinent Cup Championship. |
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Thank A Superintendent Day |
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#THANKASUPER Day was September 13, 2022 to thank Superintendents for their work preparing the playing field for those who enjoy the game of golf. #Thankasuper. To watch the commercial, please click here.
This year, CGSA profiled Superintendents from each province including their course details and best advice. To view these profiles please click on the superintendent's name below:
Mark Begin - AB, Karen Rumohr, AGS - AB, Dave Fair - BC, Scott Skead - NB, Marc Altese NL, Erik MacPherson - NS, Owen Russell, MS, AGS - ON,
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Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
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Connor Brown, Guelph,ON
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Devin Bryant, Calgary, AB
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William Fink, London, ON
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Nolan Guertin, Nepean, ON
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Lewis Hill, Calgary, AB
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Kyle Howard, Sylvan Lake, AB
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Kevin Lawlor, Sudbury, ON
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Matthew Lovelace, Campbellville, ON
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Jackson Mainse, State College, PA
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Owen Singer, London, ON
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Ryan Williams, Poole, AB
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If you have recently moved, please send us your details to include in the next edition of GreenMatter. |
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Reach for the Top! CGSA's Accreditation Program |
Master Superintendent® (MS)
Accredited Golf SuperintendentÔ (AGS) and
Accredited Assistant Golf SuperintendentÔ (AAGS)
The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association manages the top designations for those in the golf course maintenance field in Canada. By being a member of the CGSA you’re already one step closer to starting your accreditation journey. You might actually be closer than you think! Visit the Accreditation tab below for more details.
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Start Tracking Your CEC Points Today! |
As a CGSA member you can track your “continuing education credits” (CEC’s) on-line within your membership record and include credits for CGSA events and other educational activity. |
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Jim Flett, AGS, is the Superintendent of the Year |
The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and Bayer Environmental Science Canada (Bayer) are pleased to announce Mr. Jim Flett, AGS from the Muskoka Lakes Golf & Country Club in Port Carling, Ontario as the CGSA/Bayer Superintendent of the Year for 2022.
The CGSA/Bayer Superintendent of the Year 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.
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Day for Truth and Reconcilliation
Spreading Awareness the only way a Superintendent can #orangeflags says Leandro Avveduti, Northern Bear Golf Club.
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Club de Golf de la Vallee du Richelieu receives Audubon Certification
Congratulations to Dean O'Doherty on becoming Audobon International's latest ACSP certified member. Located near Montreal, Quebec, Club de Golf de la Vallee du Richelieu has done a tremendous job in promoting pollinator habitat for their onsite honeybees.
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Upcoming Award Deadline Reminder |
Nominate or Apply for One of These Great CGSA Awards by November 30, 2022!
The CGSA has a variety of award programs to recognize the achievements of its members in the conduct of their duties as professional golf course managers. The award programs noted below are one of the ways in which the association profiles the work of the golf course professionals. Several of these award programs are sponsored in whole or in part by industry partners and for this we are very grateful. The support of these companies allows us to provide a tangible component to the recognition these individuals receive as award recipients.
You are invited to submit nominations and/or applications for the 2022 award programs.
For more information, click here or contact Lori Micucci.
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Save up to 12% on qualifying fertliizer, water management, sportsfield, cover and equipment purchases ordered before February 28, 2023. See links below for more details. |
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More memberperks
For our members who have upgraded their benefit options to either Premium or the Ultimate level, there are more savings for you through memberperks.
For more information, please contact Lori Micucci at lmicucci@golfsupers.com.
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As a Premium or Ultimate member of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association, you have access to HumanaCare’s Member Assistance Program providing free, confidential support and counselling for individuals and their families experiencing work-life challenges. |
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Following 2-Year Hiatus, Formation of Tim Kubash Group Announced
Tim Kubash is excited to announce the formation of the Tim Kubash Group which reflects what the company is now offering across western Canada following Tim’s 2-year hiatus from the business. Included under the new group’s umbrella are: Western Rootzone, which provides custom drill and fill services as well as sales and distribution partnerships with Core Nutrients, Maredo and Turf Prophit. Click here for more information on Tim's recovery and new adventure.
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Guelph Turfgrass Institute Grand Opening
The new G.M. Frost Research and Information Centre will be the centrepiece of the recently relocated Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI), which marks its 35 th anniversary as a national leader in research, extension work and professional development for the study of turf. For more details and photos click here. |
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Neil Beech, G. C. Duke
It is with great sadness that G.C. Duke Equipment announced the passing of company Vice-President, Neil Beech at the age of 53. Neil fought hard against a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis for many months. For more information click here. |
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University of Minnesota Requests your Help for Turf Data Collection
Many of you are golf course superintendents who helped collect data last season for our WinterTurf Project; we truly appreciate all the assistance you have provided. Now we are starting our efforts to sign up past and new participants for another winter of data collection that will start later this year after the current golfing season.
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CONTACT US
Jeff Calderwood, Executive Director ex. 24
Lori Micucci, Manager, Member Services ex. 27
Kathryn Wood, Chief Operating Officer ex. 23
Barb Manifold, Manager, Communications and Administration ex. 25
PH: 1-800-387-1056, Fax: 416-626-1958
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