Certified Community & Sports Turf Manager Program
Public Turf. Professional Care.
7- Week Live, Online Certification Series
Fridays | October 3 – November 14
12-2pm CST / 1-3pm EST
Designed for those managing turf in:
- Schools (coaches managing fields are welcome)
- Community Sports Fields and Recreational Turf
- Cemeteries and Memorial Sites
- Municipal/ County Parks and Related Greenspaces
What We Will Cover:
- Oct. 3- Orientation and Site Assessment
- Intro to Extension, Facility Mapping, Soil/ Water Test Setup
- Oct. 10- Turf Selection and Establishment
- Species Choices, Sourcing Materials, Renovation Basics
- Oct. 17- Water and Irrigation Management
- Audits, Scheduling, Moisture Sensors, Water Quality
- Oct. 24- Cultivation and Soil Management
- Interpreting Soil Tests, Fertilizer Planning, Aerification
- Oct. 31- Weeds, Pests, and IPM
- Pest Scouting and Identification, Safe Product Use, IPM Strategies
- Nov. 7- Seasonal Planning and Equipment Care
- Aerification, Topdressing, Winterization, Mower Care
- Nov. 14- Field Safety and Community Engagement
- Surface Safety Checks, Labor Planning, Community Communication.
Register Here
Click here to register and pay your registration fees.
Program Fees
$250 Per Facility
*Includes 1 participant
*+$95 for each additional participant
For More Information
Contact Dr. Becky Bowling at rgrubbs5@utk.edu