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Author(s):Jiggens, Mike
Author Affiliation:Editor, Turf & Recreation
Title:Sports Turf Association turns 20
Source:Turf & Recreation. Vol. 20, No. 1, January/February 2007, p. 50, 52, 54.
Publishing Information:Delhi, Ontario: Turf & Recreation Publishing, Inc.
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Organization profile; Networking; Organizations; Education; Professional development; Awards
Business Name:Sports Turf Association, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Abstract/Contents:Profiles the Sports Turf Association (STA) of Canada, noting that 2007 marks the twentieth anniversary of the association. Discusses the association's achievements, including membership growth and the development of relationships with "the Sports Turf Research Institute [STRI] in Yorkshire, England, the New York State Turfgrass Association, the U.S.-based [United States] Sports Turf Managers Association and the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute." Discusses the role of synthetic turf in the sports field industry, stating that "synthetic turf will never replace natural turf, nor should it." Concludes that "professional developement among the STA's members is one area which has made great strides."
Language:English
References:0
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Jiggens, M. 2007. Sports Turf Association turns 20. Turf Recreat. 20(1):p. 50, 52, 54.
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