General Sessions: 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. - Room 1
- Welcome, Anne Baliva, OTS Chair, Executive Manager, Sports Turf Canada
- GTI 2.0: Designing and Growing-In, a Research Station for the Future of Turfgrass Research in Canada, Cam Shaw, Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Guelph Turfgrass Institute, University of Guelph
Break: 9:45 to 10 a.m.
Concurrent Morning Sessions:
| Time Slot |
Golf
(Room 1) |
Lawn Care
(Room 2)
|
Sports Turf/Recreation Facilities
(Room 3) |
| 10-10:50 a.m. |
OTRF Update
2018: The Summer That Just Wouldn’t End!
David Oatis, United States Golf Association
|
PLCAO Update
Soil Testing and Interpretation
David Smith, DSC & Associates
|
STC/ORFA Update
Sports Turf Manager of the Year
Sports Turf Canada
|
| 11-11:45 a.m. |
Diagnostic Clinic Review - 2018
Dr. Katerina Jordan, University of Guelph
|
Best Management Practices for Lawn Conversion and Renovation Using Overseeding
Dr. Eric Lyons, University of Guelph
|
Managing Your Premises Risks & Liabilities
Len Bennett, Frank Cowan Company
|
Lunch: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch 'n Learn: 12:15 to 1 p.m. - Room 3
- Auditing Your Irrigation System, Gary Taylor, GT Irrigation Services
Concurrent Afternoon Sessions:
| Time Slot |
Golf
(Room 1) |
Lawn Care
(Room 2) |
Sports Turf/Recreation Facilities
(Room 3) |
| 1:30-2:15 p.m. |
GPS Turf Management Technology: The Real Benefits
Marcus Thigpen, Turf Geeks
|
Understanding Nematodes: How You Can Help Them Work for You
Dr. Katerina Jordan, University of Guelph
|
Turf Infrastructure and Life Cycle Planning
Dr. Eric Lyons, University of Guelph
(double session)
|
| 2:30-3:15 p.m. |
Adapting to the New Economy: Finding New Ways to Do More with Less
David Oatis, United States Golf Association
|
Building Client Trust in a Changing Business World
Peter Barrow, Petrona Associates
|
Turf Infrastructure and Life Cycle Planning...continued
Dr. Eric Lyons, University of Guelph
(double session)
|
Evening Social: 3:15 p.m - Bullring
|
General Sessions: 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. - Room 1
- Welcome and DTM Program Update, Anne Baliva, OTS Chair, Executive Manager, Sports Turf Canada and Steve Fleischauer, Director, Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management, University of Guelph
- Breeding Research and Seed Cultivar Updates, Dr. William Meyer, Professor, Director of Turfgrass Breeding, Rutgers University
Break: 9:45 to 10 a.m.
Concurrent Morning Sessions:
| Time Slot |
Golf
(Room 1) |
Lawn Care
(Room 2) |
Sports Turf/Recreation Facilities
(Room 3) |
Nursery Sod
(Room 4) |
| 10-10:45 a.m. |
Plant Growth Regulators Effect on Survival of Putting Greens During Thawing Events in Late Winter
Corey Flude and Dr. Eric Lyons, University of Guelph
|
What to Expect When Inspected
Suzanne Durst, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
|
Discussing the Use of Sports Field Maintenance Days
Sports Turf Canada
|
Digging Deeper into Soil Health for Sod Production
Anne Verhallen, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
(double session)
|
| 11-11:45 a.m. |
Dollar Spot Fungus on the Move: Changes in Name and Fungicide Resistance
Dr. Tom Hsiang and Moez Valliani, University of Guelph
|
Understanding the Soil Food Web and Methods to Enhance It
Justin Parsons, Lawn Life Natural Turf Products
|
Ball Diamond Field Lip Management
Sports Turf Canada
|
Digging Deeper into Soil Health for Sod Production...continued
Anne Verhallen,
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
(double session)
|
Lunch: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch 'n Learn: 12:15 to 1 p.m. - Room 3
- Increasing the Nutrient Use Efficiency and Plant Vigor by Applications of Biostimulants and Plant Growth Promoting Microorganisms, George Lazarovits, Research Director, A&L Biologicals
Concurrent Afternoon Sessions:
| Time Slot |
Workshop
(Room 1) |
Sports Turf/Recreation Facilities/Lawn Care
(Room 3) |
Nursery Sod
(Room 4) |
| 1:30-2:15 p.m. |
Using Chemistry Properly – A discussion of Best Management Practices to Ensure the Proper Use and Activity of the Chosen Product
Rick Fletcher, NuFarm America Inc.
(double session)
|
Understanding the Nitrogen Web
Dr. Eric Lyons, University of Guelph
|
Recommended Cultivars for Sod Growers
Dr. William Meyer, Rutgers University
|
| 2:30-3:15 p.m. |
Using Chemistry Properly – A discussion of Best Management Practices to Ensure the Proper Use and Activity of the Chosen Product...continued
Rick Fletcher, NuFarm America Inc.
(double session)
|
Development of Natural Turf Horse Racing Surface
Sean Gault, Woodbine Entertainment Group and
Dave C. Smith, DSC & Associates |
Compaction: Causes and Considerations
Alex Barrie, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
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About the Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS)
