Looking for a job in the sports turf industry and not having luck with traditional job websites? The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) is here to help. STMA has opened up its job board to everyone. No membership required. To post a job, internship or resume, simply fill out one form, add your company’s logo and a way for an... read more
Steve Wightman has been inducted into the Major League Baseball (MLB) Groundskeepers Hall of Fame. Before retiring in 2012, Wightman managed sports fields for more than 39 years (36 years at the professional level). Active member in the sports turf industry since 1978, he served as STMA President from 1984-1986 and held several leadership positions within local chapters and advisory... read more
The 2018 STMA Board of Directors officially took office. The elections were held electronically in November to mid-December. Sarah Martin, CSFM, and Foreman I and Turf Manager at Reach 11 Sports Complex for the City of Phoenix, was elected President. Other Officers elected include: President-Elect – Jody Gill, CSFM, Grounds Coordinator, Blue Valley School District (Overland Park, Kan.) Immediate Past... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) has made changes to the overall structure of its’ committees and task groups for 2018. According to the association, the committees and task groups will continue to be used to collect members’ input and feedback to develop relevant membership services and materials, but now there will be five main committees with five main chairs,... read more
Sports Turf Managers Association released details for its 29th annual Conference & Exhibition, which will be held Jan. 16-19 in Fort Worth, Texas. Close to 50 educational sessions and panel discussions will include sports turf managers along with academic and commercial representatives from schools, colleges and universities, parks and recreational facilities and professional sports stadiums. With eight educational tracks, topics... read more
