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Membership Renewals are Happening Now!

October 31, 2023

Easy Renewal! You can easily renew your membership on sportsfieldmanagement.org with a convenient and efficient process. Once you've submitted your renewal, you'll receive an email confirmation. *Please note that the membership year

Featured Speakers of the Month

October 31, 2023

The SFMA Conference Education Committee has put together an exciting and informative education program for the 2024 Conference in Daytona Beach, Florida. Each month, speakers will be featured to highlight

Start Preparing for Conference Education Sessions

October 31, 2023

The 2024 Conference Education Program is packed full of exciting and informative presentations. This year speakers have volunteered to present short 15-30 minute webinars prior to the conference as an

2024 Conference Brochure

October 31, 2023

  The conference brochure for the 35th Annual Conference and Exhibition is now available. You are able to view education sessions, social events, seminar on wheels information, SAFE events and much more!

Add SAFE Events to Your Conference Registration

October 31, 2023

The foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone (SAFE), SFMA’s charity, will host three exciting events as part of the 2024 conference in Daytona Beach. SAFE Golf Tournament After a taking a

Get Your Mowing Pattern Photo Submitted by November 13!

October 31, 2023

Who can enter: Only SFMA members may enter; only patterns made using mowing equipment exclusively are eligible. How to enter: SFMA emailed a link for members to submit your photo to,

SFMA Student Challenge Registration is Live!

October 31, 2023

Unlock your potential in the SFMA Student Challenge! Registration is now open, and competitors have until December 15th to register for the competition. In collaboration with the SAFE Foundation, Hunter Industries,

Congratulations to Dr. Andrew McNitt on His Retirement

October 31, 2023

Congratulations to long time SFMA member Andrew McNitt, Ph.D. on his recent retirement. Dr. McNitt was the professor of soil science, director of the Center for Sports Surface Research and

Turfgrass Rundown

October 31, 2023

Hardness Safety Testing on Artificial Turf This article compares sport surface hardness impact test devices for use on artificial turf surfaces to control safety. Review and compare the Advanced Artificial Athlete

Meet NTEP’s Kevin Morris

October 31, 2023

Kevin Morris, executive director of the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP), embarked on his journey in the turfgrass industry back in the early ’80s. His career began with a decision