2020 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference
March 1 - 5, 2020
Ottawa, Ontario
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Register for an All Access Registration for the 2020 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Ottawa March 1 – 5, 2020 and enjoy all that The Canadian has to offer.

The All Access Registration includes all education, trade show and networking that takes place as part of The Canadian !

The event features the largest trade show for turf professionals in Canada, over 15 hours of education directed to turfgrass professionals and three amazing social events!

Reminder to all that the event this year is taking place March 1 - 5, 2020; pre-conference Specialized Learning Workshops on Sunday, March 1st and post-conference on Thursday, March 5th. The Canadian is starting on Monday, March 2nd and runs through Wednesday, March 4th.
The Site - The Westin Ottawa - Block is Filling Fast!
The event will be taking place at The Westin Ottawa. Right in the centre of things across from the Byward Market and attached to the Rideau Centre you'll be able to view the parliament buildings, the Ottawa river or the beautiful view of the city from your guestroom. The host is a 5 star hotel with all the comforts of home including Westin's Heavenly Bed!

The reservation block is filling fast so be sure to make your reservation today. After January 28th you may no longer be able to get the special group rate of $199/room/night.

Note: the hotel is sold out on Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Special rates are available for attendees. Click here to book.
Education Program Sessions
Our education program is exclusively sponsored by Syngenta Canada.

Sessions Include:
  • Keynote address by Jim Carroll, leading international futurist
  • Putting it All Together - Species, Genetics & Management for Less Problems
  • Contemporary Issues in Turf Disease Control
  • Ninja Level Poa Growing - Optimizing Plant Health While Minimizing Annual Bluegrass Weevil and Leather Jackets
  • Clues for Winter Damage Repair
  • Drones & Golf - Gaining Detailed Insight from Above
  • Golf Course Operations and Health & Safety - Do You Know What You Don't Know?
  • Balancing Life - On and Off the Course - Where Turf Management & Mental Health Meet
  • Learning to Develop A Culture of Accountability and Ownership
  • Building Personal Resiliency
  • The Five Levels of Leadership
  • Using Information About How Golf is Played to Solve Turf Management Problems
  • Sand Characteristics and Impact of Top Dressing and Aerification Backfill

Equipment Technicians:
  • The Tactical Technician
  • The Professional Wrench and Tactical Skills

Check the website at www.golfsupers.com/ottawa2020
Specialized Learning Workshops
In addition to the 15 hours of education programming you should consider participating in one of the Specialized Learning Workshops presented by The Toro Company .

Sessions include:
  • 21st Century Turfgrass Insect Control: Successes, Failures and Strategies for Managing Pest in Changing Environments;
  • Managing Your Most Important Asset...Human Capital and
  • Managing Annual Bluegrass Greens: Ecologically Sound Disease Management.

(there is an additional cost to attend these sessions).
Social Events -
Included with Your All Access Registration
Opening SociALL
Be sure and attend the Opening SociALL co-sponsored by BrettYoung at the Lowertown Brewery, steps away from the Westin. Network with your peers and industry representatives. This is included in the All Access Package.

REMINDER this event is on Monday!
Canadian War Museum
Attend the Tuesday night event at the Canadian War Museum co-sponsored by John Deere Canada and Target Specialty Products . You will have the opportunity to network with your colleagues while exploring Canada's military history. Also included in the All Access package.
Awards Luncheon
Also as part of the event we'll have the opportunity to celebrate our top award winners during the annual Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Bayer Environmental Science. Be sure to come out and celebrate the best in the industry on Monday.
Travel Info - Discounts Available for Delegates
There are discounts being offered by VIA RAIL and WESTJET for our delegates travelling to Ottawa.
Via Rail is offering a 10% discount off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business Plus, Sleeper Class.  Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied. 

To book with Via Rail -
use the Conference Discount Code of  14006. 

Visit them  online here .

Certain Restrictions Apply. Visit https://golfsupers.com/en/ottawa2020/delegate-info/travel for full details.
WestJet is offering 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium Fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo* and 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border into and out of Ottawa. To take advantage of this offer, you will need to use the discount code:  B2CB90E  (for travel agent GDS WGC26). Visit  www.westjet.com/conventions  to make a booking online.
 

Certain Restrictions Apply. Visit https://golfsupers.com/en/ottawa2020/delegate-info/travel for full details.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Barb Manifold here .
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