Conference GuideConference Guide

30th Australian Turfgrass Conference and Trade ExhibitionGold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

22-27 June 2014

30th Australian Turfgrass Conference and Trade ExhibitionGold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

22-27 June 2014

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The Australian golf Course superintendents’

Association, in conjunction with principal

partners toro, Jacobsen, syngenta, John

Deere and rain Bird, extends a very warm welcome

to delegates of the 30th Australian turfgrass

Conference and trade exhibition.

this is the second time in four years that the

conference ventures to the gold Coast Convention

and exhibition Centre (gCCeC) and after the warm

climes of the sunshine Coast last year, delegates,

particularly those from down south, will be looking

forward to returning to Queensland. the gCCeC,

refurbished ahead of the 2010 conference, proved

to be a sensational venue and combined with the

tremendous facilities and hospitality that the gold

Coast is famous for, it’s little surprise that the turf

industry’s biggest gathering is heading back to the

Broadbeach hub.

so what’s in store for delegates? Well, whether

its golf, education, networking with peers or seeing

the latest innovations from the trade, the 30th

Australian turfgrass Conference will have something

for all sectors of our diverse and talented industry.

to make sure delegates get the most out of their

conference experience, the AgCsA has been

mindful to keep costs down, while at the same time

providing a wide range of topics, social events and

networking opportunities.

session highlightsfollowing a successful trial last year, the 2014

toro AgCsA golf Championships will again be

played on sunday which frees up the Monday for

the Jacobsen-sponsored workshops. these day-

long workshops were introduced for the first time

on the sunshine Coast last year and proved to be

extremely popular with delegates. that looks likely

to continue, with both workshops this year fully

subscribed within weeks of being announced. the

two workshops to be held this year are:l Managing turfgrass under environmental and

pest stress: the identification and management

of agronomic stresses is the key to successful

golf and sportsturf management. turfgrasses

grow within an optimum range of conditions

whether it is temperature, light or moisture.

30Th AusTrAliAn TurfgrAss ConferenCe And TrAde exhibiTion

Pat finlen

stephen newport

Welcome to the Gold Coasto

n behalf of my fellow AgCsA

Directors i would like to welcome you

all to the 30th Australian turfgrass

Conference and trade exhibition at the gold

Coast Convention and exhibition Centre in

Broadbeach. We appreciate you making the

effort to attend what is the Australian turf

industry’s largest annual gathering.

the industry continues to experience

a time of change across the board and we

believe we have compiled a diverse range of

speakers and topics to help you remain at

the cutting edge of your chosen profession.

topics include ‘taking the next step’,

‘Alternative/biological practices’, a forum on

bunker design, an excellent discussion on

couchgrass dormancy and a Cricket World

Cup preparation forum.

Pat Finlen, former gCsAA president,

superintendent and now general manager

of the Olympic Club in san francisco, is

one of our headline speakers not to be

missed and will join a panel of Australian

superintendents who have taken the major

step from the course into the general

manager’s office.

last year’s highly successful Jacobsen

sponsored workshops make a welcome

return on the Monday of conference week

with Dr Karl Danneberger (Ohio state

university, us) and David Bancroft-Turner

(Academy of Political intelligence, uK)

hosting these. David’s presentation on

‘How to survive, thrive and manage the

politics at your club’ booked out very quickly

and Dr Danneberger will provide the latest

information on ‘Managing turfgrass under

environmental and pest stress’. together

with our own home grown array of speakers

there really is something for everyone with

the golf stream supported by the sportsfield,

Architects and technicians streams.

the trade exhibition this year will

allow you to see the latest innovations

and products available in our industry. At

the time of printing, it appears that the

exhibition centre will be near capacity and

as always we are indebted to our trade

partners for their unwavering support of

conference week – please support those

companies that support us. Don’t forget

to download the official 30th Australian

turfgrass Conference app to enhance your

experience around the trade show floor and

education sessions as well.

the AgCsA golf Championships,

once again hosted by AgCsA Platinum

Partner toro Australia, will be held on the

superb tifeagle greens of sanctuary Cove

(Robin Doodson, AgCsA Accredited

superintendent) and the equally impressive

328 greens of Hope island (superintendent

Danny Foote).

unfortunately i will not be joining you

this year as a significant birthday for my wife

will find me out of the country. i am sure that

the AgCsA Board and the staff, led capably

by our general manager Peter Frewin, will

once again ensure a seamless week of

education and entertainment.

Peter lonerganCoolangatta &

tweed heads gCPresident, agCsa

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Outside the optimum range plant stress occurs.

this day-long workshop, presented by Dr Karl

Danneberger (Professor of turfgrass science,

Ohio state university, usA) will look at the

impact of environmental stress on turfgrass

growth and how we can manage the turf during

these stress periods. l How to survive, thrive and manage politics

at your club: Political behaviour is alive and

well in all golf clubs, schools and councils. this

session, presented by expert David Bancroft-

Turner (the Academy of Political intelligence,

uK) will help turf managers to recognise and

manage politics more effectively and provide

tips and suggestions to improve performance.

the tradition education component from tuesday

through to thursday will again encompass four

individual streams – golf, sportsfield, technicians

and Architects. Both Danneberger and Bancroft-

turner will also present during these sessions as

will another of this year’s keynote speakers Pat

finlen, immediate past president of the golf Course

superintendents Association of America (gCsAA).

As well as being at the head of the world’s

largest superintendent organisation, finlen is also a

key figure at one of America’s most revered sporting

institutions – the Olympic Club in san francisco.

finlen is currently the general manager and up until

recently was course superintendent, hosting among

other things the 2012 us Open. finlen will make

the following presentations during his time on the

gold Coast:l Hosting the us Open (Plenary Session,

Tuesday 24 June, 12.20pm);l ‘taking the next step’ management forum with

Andrew Casey, Peter schumacher and Craig

Molloy (Golf Stream, Wednesday 25 June, 8.30am); and

l Course maintenance at the Olympic Club (Golf Stream, Thursday 26 June, 12pm).

this year’s programme also sees the inclusion

of a two-hour spray Application Workshop. initially

two were scheduled for the week, however, they

proved so popular that the AgCsA has added a

third. these workshops will be held: l Wednesday 25 June: 1pm-3pm

l Wednesday 25 June: 3.30pm-5.30pml thursday 26 June: 11am-1pm

Other highlights to watch out for during the

education sessions include:l Staging the Cricket World Cup: stephen

newport will discuss preparations for the 2015

iCC Cricket World Cup to be jointly held between

Australia and new Zealand (Plenary Session, Tuesday 24 June, 9.50am). this will be followed

on thursday by a Cricket World Cup Wicket

Preparation Forum, which will feature a number

of curators discussing their various wickets

and preparations methods (Sportsfield Stream, Thursday 26 June, 11.30am).

l Bunker Management Workshop:

superintendents Daryl sellar (glenelg gC),

Paul gumbleton (Monash CC) and David

Warwick (Avondale gC) will join with golf course

architects richard Chamberlain and ross Perret

to discuss all aspects of bunkers, from design

through to construction and maintenance (Golf Stream, Wednesday 25 June, 10.30am).

event Changesthere have been a number of changes made to

the social events to be held during the gold Coast

conference. One of the biggest changes is the

switching of the syngenta President’s Dinner from

the end of the week to the start of the week. to be

held in the Pavilion Ballroom at Jupiters on Monday

23 June, the dinner also incorporates the annual

AgCsA Awards where the industry acknowledges

its outstanding achievers.

following a hiatus at last year’s conference,

the AgCsA is delighted to inform delegates that its

highest honour, the Distinguished service Award,

will be bestowed in 2014. so if you are heading to

the gold Coast make sure to book yourself a dinner

ticket and come and celebrate what will be a special

night for one of this industry’s principal contributors.

With the dinner taking the place of the usual

Welcome reception, this has freed up thursday

evening for the everris-sponsored farewell Bash.

the traditional post conference turf tour has also

morphed and will now feature not only a tour but golf

as well. the AgCsA AgM has also had a change

The 30th Australian Turfgrass Conference and Trade exhibition returns to the gold Coast Convention and exhibition Centre from 22-27 June, 2014

Caragh Threlfall

John neylan

Andrew Casey

Craig Molloy

Paul gumbleton

Peter schumacher

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of timeslot and will now be held on Wednesday

morning ahead of the start of the education sessions.

for all the information (dates, times, venues) on the

key events at this year’s conference check out the

page opposite and punch them into your calendar,

or better still, download the…

ConferenCe aPPyes, the official 30th Australian turfgrass Conference

and trade exhibition app is now available for

download and is bigger and better than last year.

Developed by local Victorian company invisage,

the app is available on all Apple and Android

devices and can be downloaded for free from

the respective app stores simply by searching for

‘AgCsA’.

the app contains all the relevant information

that you need to know about this year’s event and

it will be continually updated in the lead-up to and

during the conference with the latest information for

delegates. Here are some of the app’s features:

Speakers: under the speakers icon there is a list

of all speakers in alphabetical order (by surname)

which contains a photo, biography and the sessions

they are presenting. By clicking on their sessions

you can bring up a synopsis of their presentation

which includes title, time, location and duration.

from here you can take notes for that particular

session (you can then email all notes through the

settings feature), rate the session or bookmark

it. Bookmarking the session will add it to your

upcoming schedule which will appear on the front

page of the app. you can bookmark as many

sessions as you like and as the show goes on the

next session will be displayed on the front page.

Programme: the Programme icon contains the

complete conference programme which includes

all the education sessions and social events which

can be viewed either by day or by stream (Jacobsen

Monday workshops, Plenary sessions, the two

golf streams and sportsfield stream). Clicking on

a session, as above, will take you through to

information about the session – time, location and

duration as well as a brief synopsis – and you can

bookmark it so that it appears on your schedule.

you can also simply click the star icon next to the

session listings to add it to your schedule.

Exhibitors: those companies exhibiting at the trade

show are contained behind the exhibitors icon and

are listed both alphabetically and by category (e.g.:

machinery, irrigation, chemicals etc) and by AgCsA

partner status. Clicking on an exhibitor will take you

through to a company bio and logo and here you

can also access full company and representative

contact details. under the Actions tab you can

mark the company as a favourite (you can also do

this by clicking the star icon next to the company

in the main exhibitor listings), take notes and click

the Visited tab to indicate you have stopped by the

stand. links to product brochures are also available.

the new app also features a photo gallery,

which will be updated during the week with photos

from the event, and a ‘Contacts’ icon which contains

a list of those delegates attending the conference

along with their details (you can set up your contact

details through the My Profile area in settings).

Please ensure that when you download the

app that you allow Push notifications as this will be

one of the key means through which the AgCsA

will communicate important updates to delegates

during the actual conference.

ConferenCe webCastsOver the past four years, the AgCsA, in conjunction

with Brisbane-based tr Vidcom, has recorded a

series of webcasts from each conference. the gold

Coast conference in 2010 saw the first of these

webcasts produced and since then the AgCsA has

ramped up the number of webcasts recorded. Over

the past four conferences, a total of 102 webcasts

have been released, representing more than 97

hours worth of turf management education.

the full suite of webcasts from past conferences

can be accessed through the AgCsA website http://

www.agcsa.com.au/video and all delegates who

attend this year’s conference will receive exclusive

access to the 2014 webcasts as soon as they are

published. for those who don’t attend, the 2014

webcasts will be available in the lead up to the 2015

conference.

Disclaimer: the above speaker session information

was correct at the time of this edition of AtM going

to print. Any changes will be announced during the

conference sessions or notified through the official

conference app.

Phil beal

daryl sellar

Chris lambrides

bruce davies

The stunning Palms Course at sanctuary Cove plays host to the 2014 Toro AgCsA golf

Championships

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evenT inforMATion And ConferenCe regisTrATion

The main conference registration desk

will be located in the main foyer of the

gold Coast Convention and exhibition

Centre (gCCeC). Delegates are requested

to visit the registration desk upon arrival to

receive their conference accreditation and

delegate satchel.

there will also be a registration desk set

up outside the entry of the trade exhibition

during trade exhibition hours. if the main

conference registration desk is closed,

please proceed to the trade exhibition

registration desk. the registration desk(s)

will be open during the following times:l Sunday: 2pm-4pml Monday: 9am-4pml Tuesday: 8am-4pml Wednesday: 8am-3pml Thursday: 8am-2.30pm

2014 toro agCsa golf ChamPionshiPs and dinnerWhen: sunday 22 June (10am-8.30pm)

Where: sanctuary Cove golf & Country

Club and Hope island golf Club

Details: the 2014 toro AgCsA golf

Championships will be played across two

courses, with the stroke competition held

on the Palms Course at sanctuary Cove

and stableford competition staged at Hope

island golf Club. 11.30am shotgun start at

sanctuary Cove, 12 noon shotgun start at

Hope island.

for those at sanctuary Cove, at the

conclusion of the round players will be

transported to Hope island for the

presentation dinner. Buses will depart from

the gCCeC for both courses at 10am and

return 9pm. Cost: $130.

2014 agCsa trade ChallengeWhen: Monday 23 June (10am-5pm)

Where: lakelands golf Club

Details: the 2014 AgCsA trade Challenge

will be contested at lakelands golf Club.

Open to all AgCsA and state trade members,

this is a three-person team stableford event

with the best two scores counting. there

will also be an individual prize. Winning

team receives $2000 credit for advertising in

Australian turfgrass Management Journal.

At the conclusion of the round there will

be drinks, finger food and prize presentation.

Players are requested to be at lakelands

by 10.45am for an 11.30am shotgun start.

Buses will depart from the gCCeC at 10am

and return at the conclusion of presentations.

Cost: $330 (team of three), $120 per person

or included for those companies exhibiting

at the trade exhibition.

syngenta President’s welCome dinner and 2014 agCsa awardsWhen: Monday 23 June (6.30pm-10.30pm)

Where: Pavilion Ballroom, Jupiters

Details: traditionally held at the end of the

conference, this year’s syngenta President’s

Dinner will kick off the conference week

and replaces the Welcome reception of

past years. Always a highlight of the week,

this great night of fine food, AgCsA Award

presentations and entertainment will be the

perfect platform from which to launch the

conference’s return to the gold Coast. Pre-

dinner drinks from 6.30pm. Dress code:

semi-formal, dress pants and collared shirt

(jacket and tie optional). Cost: $120.

30th australian turfgrass ConferenCe trade exhibition When: Wednesday 25 June (9am-5pm) and

thursday 26 June (9am-2pm)

Where: gCCeC

Details: this year’s trade exhibition will

feature more than 60 of the industry’s

leading turf management companies

exhibiting their products and services. entry

to the trade exhibition is free (please note

if you are only attending the trade exhibition

you will still need to register on the door to

receive a name tag). see later in this guide

for a full listing of companies exhibiting.

for registered delegates only, the trade

exhibition cocktail opening will be held from

4pm-6pm on tuesday 24 June.

2014 agCsa annual general meetingWhen: Wednesday 25 June (7am for a

7.30am start)

Where: gCCeC (room 6 or 7 – please

check on the day)

Details: Please note the change in time from

previous years. Open to all current financial

AgCsA members. two AgCsA Director

positions will be up for election. Coffee

and muffins will be served from 7am with a

7.30am meeting start.

everris farewell bashWhen: thursday 26 June (6pm-8pm)

Where: PA Pub, Jupiters

Details: With the syngenta President’s

Dinner moving to the start of the week, the

everris-sponsored farewell Bash will take

its place on the thursday evening. this

will be a great way to relax and unwind

with fellow delegates and reflect on the

conference week that was. finger food

and drinks provided. Cost: included for all

registered conference delegates and trade

show exhibitors. Additional tickets $88.

friday fun dayWhen: friday 27 June (8.30am-5pm)

Where: rACV royal Pines resort

Details: normally the day set aside for the

post conference turf tour, friday this year

will incorporate a tour of rACV royal Pines

resort, currently being reconstructed, as

well as 18 holes of golf (scramble) in the

afternoon.

Buses will depart from the gCCeC to

rACV royal Pines at 8.30am for a 9am tour

start with superintendent lincoln Coombes.

for those staying on to play golf, a BBQ

lunch will be served from 11am with a 12

noon shotgun start. for those who just

want to attend the tour of the course, this

component is free, however, please note

that there will be no transportation back to

the gCCeC until the conclusion of the golf.

Cost: $120 (for those playing golf). tour

component free (does not include lunch or

golf).

Disclaimer: the above event information

was correct at the time of this edition of AtM

going to print. Any changes in times, venues

or locations will be announced during the

conference sessions or notified through the

official conference app (see more on the

app oppositie page).

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The future of the Australian turf

management industry lies in the young

blood coming through its ranks and

each year the AgCsA and stA aim to give

two lucky turf management apprentices a kick

start to their careers through their respective

graduate of the year Award programmes.

the life of a turf management apprentice

can be a thankless one at times, but as this

year’s field of finalists demonstrate, with a

little bit of hard work and commitment, not to

mention a fair helping of skill and nous, the

wonderful opportunities that the industry can

afford are there for the taking.

As has been tradition, this year’s

recipients will receive a trip of a lifetime

courtesy of award sponsors toro Australia.

Both graduates will get the opportunity to

attend the Winter school of turf Management

at the university of Massachusetts and visit

the 2015 golf industry show in san Antonio.

Judging for both awards was undertaken

in mid-May and the AgCsA, together with

the stA, congratulate the following finalists

for getting through to this stage and making

some fantastic presentations to the judging

panel.

gCsaQSimon Winzar

Lakelands Golf Club

A naturally gifted sportsman

from an early age, Winzar

took up playing golf at the age of 12 and

immediately fell in love with the sport. A five-

day work experience placement at a small

privately run golf course in nerang fuelled the

desire to work on golf courses even more and

eventually led to a school-based traineeship

opening up with lakelands golf Club.

Working one day a week and weekends

starting in november 2008, Winzar would

go on to complete his Certificate ii in sports

turf Management through grovely tAfe and

following year 12 was taken on as a first

year apprentice. following completion of that,

Winzar immediately enrolled in the Diploma of

sports turf Management course through ryde

tAfe in sydney as well as the Certificate iii in

landscape Construction. Having completed

the latter, he hopes to finish the Diploma by

the end of 2014.

if having a full time job at lakelands and

studying isn’t enough to keep him busy, the

20-year-old also operates his own lawn and

landscaping business for clients around the

gold Coast. such has been the success of

this little venture that Winzar now has a part-

time employee working for him.

gCsawaChris Varty

Gosnells Golf Club

Born and bred in Victoria but

spending most of his formative

years in Western Australia, Varty began his

turf management career back in Victoria at the

age of 19 working for a contract maintenance

company. Visiting many different facilities

during this time exposed Varty to many facets

of the turf industry, but it was golf courses

which appealed the most.

Moving back to Perth, Varty struggled

to gain an apprenticeship and ended up

working as a removalist. it was after suffering

a dislocated knee that Varty was able to

re-evaluate his career goals and as luck

would have it he successfully applied for an

apprenticeship at gosnells golf Club.

During his time at gosnells, Varty

has worked under three different course

superintendents which has exposed him

to different turf management styles and

philosophies. However, it has been attending

Challenger tAfe and understanding the

reasoning behind the various turf management

practices employed on the golf course that

has truly opened Varty’s eyes to the world of

turf management.

nswgCsaKurt Eldridge

Bermagui Golf Club

eldridge is one of two finalists

this year to have completed

their studies through the Canberra institute of

technology. employed at Bermagui Country

Club since January 2010, eldridge has

inherited a love for plants and nature through

his mother who is a horticulturalist.

During his time at Bermagui, under the

astute leadership of AgCsA Accredited

superintendent David thomson, eldridge has

completed his Certificate iii in sports turf

Management and has actively participated

and contributed in daily preparations of the

golf course, bowling greens, croquet and clay

tennis courts.

Bermagui has a small crew of six which

has meant that eldridge has experienced

most facets of golf course maintenance. With

all capital improvement works being carried

out in-house as well, eldridge has been

exposed to a number of major projects during

his apprenticeship including irrigation design

and installation, bunker construction, tee

construction, landscaping and renovations.

the big goal for eldridge is to secure a

placement on the Ohio Program.

sagCsaLuke Merchant

Vines Golf Club of Reynella

twenty-year-old Merchant has

been employed at the Vines

golf Club of reynella since 2011 under

AgCsA Accredited superintendent rob

Millington. Completing his studies through

urrbrae tAfe, Merchant is now looking to

undertake Certificate iV and hopes to move to

england with his girlfriend in the near future

and continue his career there.

sta aCtSimon Snedden

Gold Creek Country Club

it has been a whirlwind past

six months for stA ACt

representative simon snedden. following the

completion of his apprenticeship last year,

snedden joined the crew at gold Creek

Country Club, Canberra in January and

impressed AgCsA Accredited superintendent

scott Harris so much that within five months

he was elevated to assistant superintendent.

twenty-six-year-old snedden’s path into

golf course management came about after

his contract to play rugby league with the

newcastle Knights ended. During his time

at the Knights he was part of the stadium’s

ground crew for six months, but it was his love

for golf (snedden is a 3 handicapper) that saw

him take on an apprenticeship at young golf

Club in 2010 which he completed through

the Canberra institute of technology (Cit)

last December. snedden’s future ambition

AgCsA, sTA grAduATes vie for nATionAl honoursatm profiles the finalists in both the agCsa and sta graduate

of the year awards which will be handed out during the 30th

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is to continue on and complete his Diploma

in sports turf Management and in the years

following become a course superintendent.

snedden is one of two finalists this year

to hail from Cit and will be looking to emulate

the feats of 2013 winner luke Jorgensen

(federal golf Club) who became the fifth

graduate from Cit to win the national award

since its inception in 1996.

tgCsaAndrew Burgess

Riverside Golf Club

twenty-two-year-old Andrew

Burgess is the second tgCsA

Apprentice of the year in as many years to

hail from launceston’s riverside golf Club,

following in the footsteps of Andrew schindler

in 2013. Burgess has worked at riverside

for the past five years and completed his

apprenticeship through tAfe tasmania.

Burgess is part of a small team of three,

headed by course superintendent sam

O’Keefe, that is tasked with maintaining the

18-hole course which lies on the western

banks of the tamar river. should Burgess

win the AgCsA graduate of the year Award it

would be tasmania’s first at the national level.

vgCsaEthan Bell

Wangaratta Golf Club

Bell, who at just 19 years of

age has the honour of being

the youngest finalist in 2014, hails from

Wangaratta golf Club where in only a short

amount of time he has risen to be assistant

superintendent such is his maturity and skill

level.

Born and bred in the north eastern

Victorian township, it was during year 9

that a family friend who ran his own turf

management business offered Bell some part

time summer work. that sparked his desire to

be in the industry and in 2010 Bell undertook

a school-based apprenticeship through

Wangaratta golf Club which saw him continue

his schooling four days a week with one day

a week spent at the golf course. recognising

his abilities, the club offered him a full-time

apprenticeship in 2011 which he completed

through Wodonga tAfe.

in early 2012 Bell was promoted to

assistant superintendent and when incumbent

superintendent David Warnaar moved to

Warrnambool golf Club at the start of that

winter, Bell was asked by the club to fill the void

until a new superintendent was appointed.

taking charge at just 17 years of age, Bell

acquitted himself for some three months in the

role before current superintendent rick lee

was appointed. since then Bell has continued

to impress in his role as assistant and is also

undertaking the Diploma course.

Wyong shire Council’s Andrew spicer

created a little slice of history for

stA nsW when he became their

first graduate representative to collect the

stA national sports turf graduate of the year

Award at the 2013 twin Waters conference.

this year sees a field of four contest the

national award with the finalists coming from

the ACt, nsW, Queensland and WA.

sta aCt

Timothy Jopling

Aust Sports Commission

Jopling’s career in sports turf

management developed after

several years working in horticulture. since

completing his Certificate in Horticulture

(nursery) in 2004, Jopling has worked his

way from apprentice to horticulturist at

nurseries and for the past five years has been

at the Australian sports Commission.

Jopling completed his sports turf

Management course at the Canberra institute

of technology. He loves the variety of work

undertaken each day and the different skill

sets required to achieve good results. Jopling

is keen to continue to expand his knowledge

of turf management in the future.

sta nswTom Kelly

Green Options

When asked what he enjoys

about his job, Kelly replied, “i

have the best job in the world!” Kelly recently

received the highest pass at ryde tAfe

for students working on sportsfields, cricket

wickets or race tracks and his commitment to

his work is evident in the way he talks about

preparing surfaces.

Kelly works at sites such as st ignatius

College, graham reserve, Manly Oval and

Macquarie university playing fields. He

prepares wickets for 1st grade cricket as

well as rugby and soccer events.

sta QldAlex Jensen

Brisbane Metropolitan Touch

Association

Jensen’s love for sports and

being outdoors has set him up for the best

job he could ask for. since graduating from

Brisbane north institute of tAfe, Jensen

has been promoted to head groundsman

at Brisbane Metropolitan touch Association

(BtMA) giving him the responsibility of

looking after the sports fields.

the BtMA competition is one of

Australia’s largest and operates across two

venues including Queensland’s premier

touch football facility, Whites Hill super

Centre, which comprises 15 floodlit fields

built specifically for touch.

Prior to greenkeeping, Jensen worked

in landscape construction. His long-term

ambition is to work at a major stadium either

in Australia or the us.

sta waLuke Cooney

Hale School

it is fair to say that Cooney

isn’t your average turfie. His

background is studying economics at

university but it was his true passion for

cricket that gave him the opportunity to

change his career path.

After helping out with looking after wickets

at tuart Hill Cricket Club between university

classes, he gained as much information and

advice he could to manage the wickets for

the six weeks remaining in the season. the

following season he was then offered the

position of curator at the club. He put down

the pen and calculator and grabbed hold of a

wicket roller and hasn’t looked back.

Cooney spent five years working at

the university of WA as cricket curator at

James Oval and while there completed his

apprenticeship after attending Challenger

institute of technology. last november he

collected the C.H. Bailey & sons Perpetual

shield for best WA sports turf graduate. More

recently Cooney has made the move to Hale

school .

2014 sTA nATionAl sPorTs Turf grAduATe of The YeAr AWArd

agCsa graduate of the year award – Past winners2013: luke Jorgensen (federal golf Club,

ACt); 2012: Dave Canterbury (Kiama golf

Club, nsW); 2011: Dan Oswin (novotel

forest resort, ViC); 2010: Adam shields

(Casino golf Club, nsW).

sta sPorts turf graduate of the year – Past winners2013: Andrew spicer (Wyong shire); 2012:

rory Bairnsfather-scott (WACA); 2011:

rebecca Dynon (racing Victoria)

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GolfSundAy10am - 4.30pm - AGCSA Golf Championships - Sanctuary Cove and Hope Island GCs4.30pm - 5.30pm - Pre-dinner drinks and canapes (Hope Island GC)5.30pm - 8.30pm - Toro Golf Dinner (Hope Island GC)

MondAyAll Day Workshops10am - 3pm (Lunch @ 12.30pm)Karl DannebergerManaging turfgrass under environmental and pest stress

David Bancroft-Turner Political intelligence - How to survive, thrive and manage the politics at your club

10am - 5pm - AGCSA Trade Challenge - Lakeslands GC

6.30pm - 10.30pm SYNGENTA PrESiDENT’S DiNNEr

TuESdAy8.30am - 9.10amDavid Bancroft-Turner - What is politics and why do I have to manage them?9.10am - 9.50amDr Karl Danneberger - Growing Degree Days9.50am - 10.30amStephen Newport - Staging the Cricket World Cup

10.30am - 11.00am - Morning Tea

11am - 12.20pmDr Caragh Threlfall, Dr Nick Williams and Dr Nigel Stork - Final Report on Uni Melb Biodiversity Study12.20pm - 1pmPat Finlen - Hosting the US Open

1pm-2pm - Lunch

2pm - 4pm Soils and Couch Dormancy DiscussionJim Hull - Carbon in Soils;Dr Phil Ford - Reducing couch dor-mancy;John Neylan - Couch Dormancy: Is it necessary?

4pm - 6pm - TrADE SHOW COCKTAiL OPENiNG

wEdnESdAy7.30am - AGCSA AGMGolf i8.30am - 10amPat Finlen, Peter Schumacher, Andrew Casey and Craig Molloy Taking the Next Step

10.30am - 12.30pmBunker Maintenance Workshop

Golf ll8.30am - 10am Alternative/Biological Practices David Officer - Biological control of Parramatta Grass; Graham Sait - Minerals, microbes and turf resilience; Nick Malajczuk - Adding Mycorrhizal fungi to improve plant performance

10.30am - 12.30pmDr Caragh Threlfall, Dr Nick Williams and Dr Nigel Stork Practical and cost-effective ways to improve golf course vegetation habitat for different biodiversity groups

12.30pm - 5pm - Lunch/Trade Show

ThurSdAy8.30am - 9.10amPlenary Discussion - Scott Harris, Bruce Davies, Luke Jorgensen - Sportsturf management apprentices 9.10am - 9.50amJohn Neylan - Reflections: A career in turf9.50am - 10.30amPhil Beal - Rebuilding The Australian

10.30am - 11.30am - Morning Tea

11.30am - 12pm Adam Power - Update on New Course Rating System12pm - 12.30pmPat Finlen - Course maintenance at The Olympic Club12.30pm - 1pmDavid Bancroft-Turner - Making club politics a positive experience

1pm - 2pm - Lunch and Trade Show

2pm - 4pm Paul McLean and Gavin Kirkamn Workplace accidents - Learning on the run

6pm - 8pm - EvErriS FArEWELL BASH

fridAy8.30am - 5pm - Friday Fun DayTour of RACV Royal Pines reconstruc-tion with optional 18-hole Scramble golf event

N.B. Times correct at time of publication. Subject to change

SprAy AppliCATion workShopS

Interactive learning experience on making sprayers, products and people work seamlessly to get great results. Max. 40 per session.

Wednesday: 1pm - 3.00pmWednesday: 3.30pm - 5.30pmThursday: 11am - 1pm

ArChiTECTSTuESdAySociety of Australian Golf Course Architects Golf Competitionand Dinner - Featuring Fireside chat

wEdnESdAy10.30am - 12.30pmBunker Maintenance Workshop Daryl Sellar will be joined by various superintendents and architects to look at bunkers and the use of bunker liners as cost/time saving tools.

12.30pm - 2pm - Lunch

2.15pm - 4.30pmSAGCA Annual General Meeting

4.30pm - 5.30pmPaul Jones, David Hanby and Andrew Price - Key irrigation information for golf course architects.

ThurSdAyChoice of sessions and Trade Show

6pm - 8pm - EvErriS FArEWELL BASH

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SporTSfiEld wEdnESdAy8.30am - 10.30amManuka Oval Redevelopment Forum Brad van Dam, John Neylan, Jarrod Hill and Dimitri Dimakopoulos

10.30am - 11am - Morning Tea

11am - 12.30pmAlternative/Biological Practices David Officer - Biological control of Parramatta Grass; Graham Sait - Minerals, microbes and turf resilience; Nick Malajczuk - Adding Mycorrhizal fungi to improve plant performance

12.30pm - 5pm - Lunch/Trade Show

ThurSdAy8.30am - 9.10amPlenary Discussion - Scott Harris, Bruce Davies, Luke Jorgensen - Sportsturf management apprentices - A shared responsibility9.10am - 9.50amDr Chris Lambrides - University of Queensland EcoTurf project9.50am - 10.30amJim Hull/Phil Ford - Oversowing couch with ryegrass on sportsfields

10.30am - 11.30am - Morning Tea

11.30am - 1pm2015 Cricket World Cup Cricket Wicket Preparation Forum - A look at the varying methods of pitch types and preperation methods across some of the CWC venues.

1pm - 2pm - Lunch and Trade Show

2pm - 3.30pm David Bancroft-Turner - Managing the politics rather than politics managing you

6pm - 8pm EvErriS FArEWELL BASH

fridAy8.30am - 5pm - Friday Fun DayTour of RACV Royal Pines reconstruc-tion with optional 18-hole Scramble golf event

N.B. Times correct at time of publication. Subject to change

SundAy 10am - 4.30pm - AGCSA Golf Championships - Sanctuary Cove and Hope Island GCs4.30pm - 5.30pm - Pre-dinner drinks and canapes (Hope Island GC)5.30pm - 8.30pm - Toro Golf Dinner (Hope Island GC)

MondAyAll Day Workshops10am - 3pm (Lunch @ 12.30pm)Karl DannebergerManaging turfgrass under environmental and pest stress

David Bancroft-Turner Political intelligence - How to survive, thrive and manage the politics at your club

10am - 5pm - AGCSA Trade Challenge - Lakeslands GC

6.30pm - 10.30pm SYNGENTA PrESiDENT’S DiNNEr

TuESdAy8.30am - 9.10amDavid Bancroft-Turner - What is politics and why do I have to manage them?9.10am - 9.50amDr Karl Danneberger - Growing Degree Days9.50am - 10.30amStephen Newport - Staging the Cricket World Cup

10.30am - 11.00am - Morning Tea

11am - 12.20pmDr Caragh Threlfall, Dr Nick Williams and Dr Nigel Stork - Final Report on Uni Melb Biodiversity Study12.20pm - 1pmPat Finlen - Hosting the US Open

1pm-2pm - Lunch

2pm - 4pm Soils and Couch Dormancy DiscussionJim Hull - Carbon in Soils;Dr Phil Ford - Reducing couch dor-mancy;John Neylan - Couch Dormancy: Is it necessary?

4pm - 6pm - TrADE SHOW COCKTAiL OPENiNG

SprAy AppliCATion workShopS

Interactive learning experience on making sprayers, products and people work seamlessly to get great results. Max. 40 per session.

Wednesday: 1pm - 3.00pmWednesday: 3.30pm - 5.30pmThursday: 11am - 1pm

TEChniCiAnSSundAy10am - 4.30pm - AGCSA Golf Championships - Sanctuary Cove and Hope Island GCs4.30pm - 5.30pm - Pre-dinner drinks and canapes (Hope Island GC)5.30pm - 8.30pm - Toro Golf Dinner (Hope Island GC)

MondAy8.30 - 4.00 Toro Workshop

6.30pm - 10.30pm SYNGENTA PrESiDENT’S DiNNEr

TuESdAy8.30am - 4pmJacobsen Workshop

4pm - 6pm - TrADE SHOW COCKTAiL OPENiNG

wEdnESdAy8.30am - 4pmJohn Deere Workshop

4pm - 8pm - JOHN DEErE TECHNiCiANS DiNNEr

ThurSdAyAll day - Trade Show

6pm - 8pm EvErriS FArEWELL BASH

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30th Australian Turfgrass Conference Trade Exhibition

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, 25-26 June 2014whether you’re a seasoned turf manager or an apprentice just entering the industry, the annual australian

turfgrass Conference trade exhibition is one event you can’t afford to miss. read on to see which of australia’s leading turf management companies and service providers will be present on the gold Coast.

abel sPortsStand 25

Abel sports is a leading manufacturer

and supplier of aluminium goal post and

sports ground equipment for major sporting

stadiums, councils, schools and sporting

clubs throughout Australia. We manufacture

and install goal posts for Afl football, rugby

league, rugby union, soccer and hockey.

All goal posts are designed to be easily

and safely installed/removed and be WH&s

compliant.

Afl and rugby goals are available in all

lengths up to 16m and come with ground

tubes, base plates or hinges. soccer and

futsal goals are available for either junior or

senior level. semi-permanent or portable

soccer goals are also available with rear

posts and hinged base supports for nets.

Abel sports also manufacture rugby/soccer

combo goals approved by both codes. goal

post storage systems are also available for

onsite and offsite storage.

Other Abel sports products include

coaches boxes and interchange benches,

goal post pads, boot cleaning and goal post

lifting systems. Abel sports also design and

install to engineer specifications barrier/safety

netting systems for Afl, soccer and cricket

grounds. Abel sports not only guarantee

all their manufactured products (5 years),

they have their own team of installers and

guarantee all installations. Abel sports is

a proud supporter of the Australian Made

Campaign.

ade turf eQuiPmentStand 98

ADe turf equipment on stand 98 is pleased

to bring together an exciting range of

innovative turf equipment to the conference.

shibaura golf and turf products include

compact tractors, rotary and reel mowers and

the amazing slope Mower Ce certified to 30

degrees – Japanese quality at a competitive

price.

Buffalo turbine boasts the most

comprehensive range of turbine blowers in

the market. Check out the impressive 40hp

twin turbine blower along with front mount

and PtO versions.

Club Car golf and turf vehicles – visit

us to view the amazing new Carryall utility

vehicles which feature the new fuel efficient

subaru fuel injected engines to bring a new

level of performance and fuel consumption

savings of up to 50 percent. the new heavy

duty 48 volt battery systems feature extended

endurance, on board chargers and increased

payloads.

advanCed seedStand 50

Advanced seed is a leading importer and

provider of turfgrass seed and related

products for both the commercial and retail

markets throughout Australia. Our products

are used by leading racecourses, golf

courses, turf farms, local governments and

sporting facilities throughout Australia.

Our extensive range of both cool- and

warm-season grasses allows us to provide

the very best selection of products to turf

managers. Access to major seed producers

and breeders from usA, europe and new

Zealand allows us to provide a product range

at the cutting edge of turfgrass research. High

performance varieties from leading turf grass

breeders seed research of Oregon & Dlf

seeds provide a quality broad selection of

turfgrass for the turf professional.

Apart from highlighting our turf grasses,

we will be displaying information on our

evergreen turf Covers, earthway spreaders

and our new Playmatta product. Be sure to

visit us at stand 50 where we will be happy to

assist you with all of your turf enquiries. www.

adseed.com.au.

all stake suPPlyStand 43

All stake supply is a family owned, Australian

company established in 1976. Our business is

focused on providing a complete distribution

service supplying quality grass reinforcement,

revegetation and erosion control systems.

Visit our stand (no. 43) to see the latest

technology in grass reinforcement.

agCsaStand 1

the official host of the 30th Australian

turfgrass Conference, the Australian golf

Course superintendents’ Association is

committed to the ongoing professional

development and support of all those

involved in the golf course maintenance and

turf management industry.

With a membership of over 1200 drawn

from Australasia and across the globe, the

AgCsA offers a range of unique services

to help superintendents, turf managers

and their staff who are seeking access

to resources, training and networking

opportunities.

Visit the AgCsA stand to find out about

the extensive range of services available

and how they have been tailored to meet the

needs of people working in the golf course

and turf maintenance industry. Back issues

of the AgCsA’s award-winning journal,

Australian turfgrass Management, will be

available, as will merchandise and a wide

selection of turf management text books.

new membership applications from

delegates are always welcome and current

members can renew their membership

or update contact details. in the coming

months the AgCsA will be launching a new-

look website and membership management

system, so it is important that we have your

correct details on file. get your photo taken

at the stand and go into the draw to win a

major prize. AgCsA Board members and

AgCsAtech agronomist Andrew Peart will

also be present throughout the show to help

with any queries.

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augusta golf CarsStand 60

Our new Cushman range of maintenance and

utility vehicles were born to help you eliminate

downtime and get more doing out of your

day. for decades, we’ve sat on the top of the

leaderboard for hauling, moving, loading and

just plain getting the job done and the new

Cushman Hauler Pro is fully loaded and ready

to work all day long.

equipped with a 72-volt AC drivetrain,

the Cushman Hauler PrO has the range,

power and operational efficiencies your

course demands. Powered by a quiet, zero

emissions 72-volt electric drivetrain, the

Hauler PrO features a daily range of up to

80km fully loaded and all the energy benefits

of a low maintenance and unique AC system.

A standard on-board charger gives you the

flexibility to charge the Hauler PrO at any

outlet within your facility.

With a 450kg vehicle payload, over 500kg

towing capacity and optional limited-slip

differential, the Hauler PrO is the strong

silent type that is easy to work with! Augusta

golf Cars now have stock of the new Hauler

Pro around the country and ready for delivery.

Visit www.ezgo.com.au.

ba grouP australiaStand 28

BA group Australia is a manufacturer of

spraying equipment, established in 2008 with

a dedicated team encompassing years of

experience in the ag spraying industry.

Our head office is based in geelong,

Victoria and we also have a warehouse

in toowoomba, Queensland. together we

distribute a large range of sprayers and

accessories, creating spraying solutions for

the turfgrass industry.

We have a large range of trailed and skid

mount units, our new greens keeper walk

behind sprayer especially designed for green

and bunker surrounds. We also distribute

teeJet products and can provide you the

latest info on nozzle technology. We provide

a custom build service as well so give us a

call any time to discuss your spraying needs

with one of our sprayer specialists. Keep your

spraying on course with BA group Australia.

basfStand 92

BAsf is a trusted resource in providing

solutions to meet the needs of professionals

in the turf industry, including superintendents

and turf managers, greenhouse and nursery

growers, lake and pond managers and

vegetation management applicators. We are

dedicated to producing the highest quality

products that help solve unique challenges,

backed by guaranteed customer service

satisfaction.

Our products are specifically designed

to help solve any of your turfgrass problems

with maximum efficiency of labour and

other resources. for the turf professional

this means a powerful portfolio of leading

edge chemistry, colorants, dyes, wetting

agents, herbicide, fungicide and insecticide

bayerStand 49

SILVER SPONSORAGCSA

Visit Bayer at stand 49 and hear about

Bayer’s latest innovation in turf fungicides

– interface with stressgard formulation

technology.

stressgard is unique to Bayer and is

proven to give outstanding disease control

while alleviating plant stresses, ultimately

improving turf quality, density, colour and

playability. the newly launched interface

with stressgard is Bayer’s most powerful

turf fungicide to date.

Have you registered with Bayer’s

Amplify turf website yet – www.

bayeramplifyturf.com.au? register at

the Bayer booth and go in the draw to

win an iPad Mini! Bayer Amplify turf is

designed for golf superintendents and turf

managers. it aims to help you solve your

biggest challenges and concerns whether

budgeting, water, disease, insect or weed

management. Our online training keeps

you up to date with the latest in skills and

knowledge on everything from managing

chemical spills to broadleaf weed control

and chemical application.

Our regular weekly insights and advice

will give you practical tips on everything

from correct application of insecticides,

herbicides and fungicides to compliance

with laws regulating chemical use. finally,

‘turf talk’ will take you to the golf courses

that are leading the way in the latest thinking

and innovation and show you how they are

managing the important issues.

brown brothers engineersStand 94 BRONZE SPONSOR

AGCSA

Brown Brothers engineers Australia P/l is

an importer and distributor of lowara pumps

and pumping equipment, with sales offices

in Melbourne, sydney and Brisbane. lowara

pumps were established in Vicenza, italy in

1968 and it is part of Xylem inc., a global

engineering and manufacturing company.

lowara specialises in the manufacture of

premium quality pumps and fluid handling

equipment and is recognised worldwide for

quality, efficiency and reliability.

Brown Brothers engineers specialises

in the design and fabrication of purpose

built booster systems particularly for golf

courses in both new Zealand and Australia.

Many of these booster systems include a

microprocessor pumping system controller,

but it does more than just change the speed.

it actually manages the performance of the

pump to match a wide range of system

conditions and requirements.

the Hydrovar software is designed

specifically for centrifugal pump operation,

control and protection. it can be set up to

protect the pump for operating under various

unfavourable conditions, e.g. cavitation,

operating against a closed head, low nPsH

etc. the Hydrovar provides the golf course

superintendent with flexibility of watering

when required with substantial savings on

installation, power usage and maintenance.

BRONZE SPONSORAGCSA

Country Club internationalStand 66

the evolution of Country Club international

into one of Australia’s leading golf course

and range suppliers has been built on an

eclectic and diverse range of products that

have been compiled and evolved to meet

market need for innovation and quality.

the most obvious include; the biggest

and tallest safety barrier screens in Australia

(over 36m high in some cases); the latest

high tech closed loop esD Waste2Water

washdown systems from usA that are now

becoming a ‘must’ in every maintenance

shed facility; practice range equipment

from range servant sweden that has

been the world industry benchmark for the

past 20 years; and the signature Par Aide

product range that has inspired imitators

(supposedly the most sincere form of

flattery!) both in Australia and around the

world.

Complementing these are some

fabulous suppliers including; eagle One

in the usA with an incredible array of golf

course product; Petro industrial in Australia

with the largest range of fuel storage tanks

and accessories; Woodbay engineering in

Canada with their amazing de-thatchers

and greens rollers; enviromist industries

with their world leading CDA chemical

sprayers; and greenjoy, Duchell and many

more. see what’s new from Country Club

international. you will be surprised!

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dint golf solutions Stand 59

Dint golf is proud to be once again exhibiting

at the Australian turfgrass Conference

trade exhibition. the year comes and goes

so quickly in the busy golfing world that we

all operate in and so the annual conference

is an ideal way to stop for a while and catch

up with friends. the relationships that Dint

has built with loyal customers over many

years are highly valued.

Dint will be exhibiting new products,

new ideas and offering our highest levels

of service. As you know, our ability to

customise and accommodate our products

to suit your needs is second to none, and

we will have many examples of this work

to show you and talk about when we

catch up in June. Dint will be at stand 59

and the sales team of Adam, nathan, Jon

and Damien, as well as Anthony, will look

forward to welcoming you. the team at Dint

golf – making golf courses look great.

BRONZE SPONSORAGCSA

BRONZE SPONSORAGCSA

david golfStand 75

for over 50 years, Melbourne based David

golf has been a household name to course

superintendents and club managers. the

company is Australia’s largest supplier of

course hardware and practice equipment

with in excess of 200 product lines. the

company also has offices in sydney and

Brisbane and exports to Asia and new

Zealand.

At David golf our commitment to the golf

industry is very real. We have a commitment

to quality, a commitment to carrying a full

range of product, a commitment to inventory

which means we can supply immediate

delivery and a commitment to client service.

in recent years David golf has expanded

into corporate promotional golf products,

supply of selected pro-shop equipment such

as golf hire buggies, work and safety gear

and construction of safety netting barriers

through sports safety netting.

Of particular importance has been

the expansion of our hardware sales to

countries outside Australia. new Zealand,

usA, south east Asia, Japan, China and

india have become important markets as

superintendents realise the quality and

service benefits of dealing with David golf.

Our client’s requirements are our priority.

We intend to keep improving each year by

providing the service and back-up customers

have come to expect.

technologies that provide the optimal level of

protection for both cool-season and warm-

season turf.

Managing turfgrass requires significant

expertise, particularly when it comes to

disease management. We’re here to help.

take a look and see which BAsf solution

is right for you. Come see us at the 30th

Australian turfgrass Conference at stand 92.

bernhard grindersStand 65

Well known by the professional golf tours

worldwide as the premier blade sharpening

machines, Bernhard grinders ensure

maintenance equipment at the World top 100

mainstays, as well as daily-fee, private, resort

and municipal courses world-wide, is always

in ideal cutting condition. Bernhard grinders

helps greenkeepers, owners and operators

cultivate consistent, healthy turf. Private, public

and resort golf courses realise top and bottom-

line benefits from their precise cut, ease

of use, reliability, environmental friendliness,

safety-first design, value proposition, industry-

best 10-year warranty and more.

ChemsearChStand 57

Chemsearch’s BioAmp system is a

revolutionary and environmentally friendly

biological solution or your turf and pond

care. the BioAmp system plus freeflow

significantly improves golf course conditions,

while also providing an excellent alternative

to traditional treatments. BioAmp has the

ability to break down organic compounds,

like pesticide residue, and convert difficult

minerals into useful nutrients. freeflow

bacteria have the ability to trigger a plant’s

natural defences against stress, reducing the

level of disease and giving the turf a nutritional

advantage.

golf courses are experiencing the

benefits of using the BioAmp system plus

freeflow, from reductions in chemical costs

to minimising expensive labour fees. the

BioAmp system has become a popular

choice for superintendents all over Australia.

Where industry turns for solutions, visit www.

chemsearch.net.au or call us at 1800 252 087.

Colin CamPbell (ChemiCals)Stand 2

Colin Campbell (Chemicals) has been

developing plant protection products since

the 1940s. We have brought to the industry

many innovative turf products and continue

to do so with our commitment to the turf

industry. At Campbells we pride ourselves in

bringing the highest quality products to the

turf industry. We test all products stringently

before bringing the product to the turf market.

We will be providing updated information

on our existing product range along with an

update on fairy ring trials with the workings

of Monstar and best way to manage fairy

ring. Also, come talk to us about disease

management; we can show you how to make

your existing programme work better for you.

social media and apps are becoming

more popular within our industry for turf

management and we can help by providing

you with a list of tools to assist with your

daily turf management regimes. if you need

help on how to start we can help you as well.

Come see us during the week. you can keep

up to date before and during the show on our

website www.campbellchemcials.com.au our

blog www.campbellturf.blogspot.com. you

can also follow us on twitter.com/campbellturf.

dennis & sisisStand 46

Dennis and sisis have been manufacturing

world class turf maintenance equipment for

over 80 years. Quality influences our approach

at every stage and shapes our attitude towards

delivering excellent equipment capable of

creating a world class finish.

the product portfolio includes dedicated

and cassette system mowers, pedestrian and

tractor-mounted scarifiers, sweepers, aerators,

seeders and brushes. take hold of Dennis or

sisis machine and you’ll feel the difference

immediately – solidly built, well balanced and

a joy to operate. to find out more about our

range of products or request a catalogue

please visit stand 46.

drummuster/ChemClearStand 22

Chemical users across Australia can take

advantage of two fantastic industry stewardship

programmes that can help them dispose of

both their out-of-date ag vet chemicals and

empty containers.

the drumMuster service was first

established in 1998 and works in conjunction

with local tips and waste transfer sites to

arrange the collection and recycling of pre-

cleaned, empty chemical containers. Once you

find your local collection site and clean your

containers, simply call your local collection

site, bring them in during the relevant opening

hours and we will do the rest. to find out more

about the programme or to discover your

nearest collection site, go to www.drummuster.

com.au or call 1800 008 707.

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leaving left-over obsolete chemical on

your property can create a variety of potential

dangers. ChemClear started in 2004 and is

responsible for the collection and disposal

of your unwanted, inherited or out-of-date

chemical products. We liaise with shire

councils to arrange state-wide collection runs,

which are set up according to demand. to get

started, give us a call or 1800 008 182 or head

online at www.chemclear.com.au to register

and begin taking an inventory of the chemicals

you wish to dispose of.

eQuiPment solutions

Stands 80 and 82

equipment solutions Pty ltd, a division of

Amgrow, imports, distributes and sources

locally manufactured range of specialist turf

management equipment. equipment solutions

has access to the latest technologies and

design and our national network of sales

specialists can assist you with new and

used equipment as well as spare parts and

accessories.

the huge range of equipment available

comprises tractor-mounted deep tine and

rotary blade de-compaction aerators, rotary

blade root pruner, overseeders, renovation/

debris collection machines, debris blowers,

topdressers and material handlers, tractor-

mounted and walk-behind scarifiers, walk

behind turf cutters, pedestrian corers and

specialist articulating wide area mowing

equipment.

international brands such as Agrimetal,

Amazone, Blec, Dakota, first Products,

groundsman industries, rgf, lastec, true

surface, thatch-Away and Wiedenmann,

along with local manufactured brands such

as truturf ,turf engineering and our own es

Allied range are available through our sales

team. this year equipment solutions will

display some new innovative products that

have not yet been exposed to the Australian

turf Management industry. so drop by stand

80 and discuss your equipment requirements

with stan Wells, Mike Pauna, Dean scullion

and Jordan tishler.

evergreen turfStand 54

An Australian owned business, now in its

32nd year, evergreen turf has grown into one

of Australia’s leading turf and horticultural

entities.

evergreen turf provide products and

services to golf courses, sporting clubs,

schools, builders, sports stadiums, race

courses and turf growers. evergreen turf

offers consultation, design, construction and

maintenance services and turf reinforcing

systems for race courses and sportsfields,

landscaping services and turf machinery.

evergreen turf understand the needs of the

turf industry which is why we proudly supply

stalok and evergreen ‘Matrix’ instant play

turf. Both are turf replacement systems which

can be used immediately after installation

on any turf surface. two of our most recent

stadium stalok installations have been the

sydney Cricket ground after the Major league

Baseball and Manuka Oval reconstruction in

Canberra.

evergreen turf also offers a wide range

of services to cater for your needs, including

but not limited to the following: lineplanting

and sprigging, verti-draining, fertilising,

topdressing, oversowing, coring, scarifying,

topmaking, instant turf replacement,

consultancy, design and construction. for all

inquiries, see one of our staff at stand 54 at

the AgCsA trade show 2014.

fernland agenCiesStand 71

fernland Agencies is a family owned business

which has been servicing the needs of the

horticultural industry since 1978. We are a

‘one stop shop’ for all nursery, landscape and

turf care requirements. in the last 12 months

we have added some excellent new products

to our turf care range, including Verde-

Cal (activated lime and gypsum), OArs (a

corrective wetting agent), essential Plus (a root

promoter and soil conditioner), Companion

(microbial inoculant), tru-Prill fertiliser for golf

greens and Club green fertiliser for fairways

and sports fields.

Between our two specialist turf consultants,

who have many years practical experience in

the trade and in sales, we can offer expert

advice and supply products for golf courses,

sports fields, stadiums and other facilities.

We operate out of a purpose-built warehouse

and distribution centre, located adjacent to

the Bruce Hwy at yandina (approx. 1hr north

of Brisbane), from where we can efficiently

despatch products anywhere in Australia.

Our commitment: friendly and helpful staff

who understand the products we sell; a wide

range of quality products which give excellent

value across a broad range of applications ;

and prompt despatch of all orders, with clear

communication if there are any hold-ups with

any products.

floratine ProduCts grouPStand 78

floratine Products group has been designing

and manufacturing high-grade nutrient

products for the turf industry for over 22

years. they understand that your professional

reputation and livelihood are largely

dependent upon the quality of the turfgrass

you manage, and with their technically trained

and dedicated distribution team, floratine

works with turf managers to develop proactive

plans that meet the turf management goals of

each particular facility.

floratine’s product line is divided among

four general categories: foliar, soil, biological

and additional (specialty) products, such as

wetting agents. Our floratine foliars allow

the turf manager to deliver nutrients quickly

and efficiently directly through the leaves,

bypassing the root system, making pH,

microbes, nutrient tie-ups, temperatures and

other factors irrelevant to ensure your turf is

receiving nutrients exactly when it needs them

most.

Our products are environmentally friendly,

do not contain non-beneficial, agricultural or

utility-grade nutrients, or synthetic chelates.

to see what’s new in 2014, please drop by

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everrisStand 53

everris is a global organisation with product

portfolios renowned for their innovation,

performance and precision, including but

not limited to turf fertiliser brands sierrablen,

sierraform gt, sportsmaster and Proturf,

with Osmocote exact and rout in the

horticulture market and brands like Agroblen

and Agrocote in agriculture.

Working in partnership with customers

and inspired by nature, everris is passionate

about creating improved nutrition

programmes and total solutions delivering

healthy green turf. As the world leader in

fertiliser manufacturing, everris has a vast

range of solutions to deliver reliable and

exemplary results. everris offers high quality

products such as premium fertilisers, wetting

agents and plant protection to deliver a

solution for every turf manager’s need.

Around the world, turf managers put

their trust in everris’ advanced technology

to deliver high-quality nutrition for optimum

health, performance, endurance and

appearance. Dynamic products such as

slow and controlled release fertilisers put

the turf manager in total control. this allows

for efficient and precise delivery of nutrients,

specifically designed for your turf. We also

manufacture and supply economical short-

term release fertilisers in mini prill sizes

for quick response when needed. everris

is committed to maintaining balance and

respect with the natural environment it is

inspired by.

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and have a chat with our experienced sales

team. We look forward to seeing you all on the

beautiful gold Coast this coming June.

geo tyres online

Stand 51

geOtyres Online is an Australian-based

online tyre distributor specialising in all tyres

for golf courses, sports grounds, parks and

off-highway industrial and agricultural uses.

geOtyres Online is a division of Australia’s

largest importer of turf, AtV, utV, industrial

and specialty tyres, who have been importing

world-leading brands Kenda and Deestone for

over 16 years.

the main focus of the business is

on supplying quality tyre solutions to the

golf course and turf industries in the most

convenient and easiest way for customers – a

one-stop shop for all turf and golf cart tyres,

being just one click away when you need it.

All tyres are covered by the manufacturer’s

warranty and product liability insurance,

backed up with the long-term commercial

commitment within Australia. Our online

network, with stocking points around

Australia ensures fastest delivery times. stock

is available when you need it. Visit www.

geotyres.com.au

golf & bowling maChineryStand 95

golf & Bowling Machinery are the Australian

distributors of scott Bonnar turf equipment,

smooth range turf equipment and JrM tines

and bedknives.

the scott Bonnar 30” Queen mower, scott

Bonnar scarifier, smooth roll for golf clubs

and bowls clubs, smooth spread and smooth

Cut mower are all products sold Australia wide

by golf & Bowling Machinery.

golf & Bowling Machinery stock a huge

range of JrM high quality bedknives and tines

making the task of maintaining and improving

your golf course more efficient. new to this

range is the super-thin cut bedknife designed

to cut as low as 0.50” for courses looking to

go low for those special events.

golf, bowling and sporting clubs can

also benefit from our range of pre-owned

equipment. from ‘as traded’ to ‘fully

reconditioned’, we work with clubs to come

up with the best product to suit their needs.

Our hire equipment is also available to provide

clubs with a flexible and economical option for

renovation equipment. With five technicians

employed across two branches, we support

our products with specialised service and

repairs. golf & Bowling Machinery – sales,

service and hire; servicing the turf industry

since 1982.

graden industriesStand 40

graden industries has been around a long

time – since 1986 in fact. We are known for

our high quality, ‘Australian’ designed and

manufactured range of turf equipment, known

worldwide for their effectiveness and trouble-

free service life.

specialising in verticutters for greens

and fairway application, graden now has

responded to the many requests for machines

to pick up the bigger volume of material these

verticutters generate. graden is launching the

first of a new range of clean-up units – the

groundhog see video footage of the new

groundhog in action, collecting cores and

verticutting material, removing it and dumping

into a trailer – a one man clean-up machine.

the swing-Wing tractor mounted fairway

unit can be viewed, specifically designed for

undulating fairways and effectively address

the entire surface with its floating wings. the

Contour sand injector will have its seeder

attachment, allowing a fourth process to be

incorporated in the one pass – aeration,

de-thatching, sand injecting and over-seeding.

this has been very successful in the uK.

graden’s smallest verticutter – the Airrow – will

also be on the stand. Obvious applications for

this unit are tight tee box areas, lawn areas

with obstacles and domestic applications.

globe growing solutionsStand 4

globe is a long-term supporter of the Australian

golf Course superintendents Association and

has been a major participant in the trade

exhibition for many years. it is a great

opportunity for globe growing solutions to

introduce new products and services to the

Australian professional turf market. equally

it is important for globe growing solutions

staff to spend time with their clients, both at a

business and social level.

this year, globe growing solutions will

have our key golf client managers from each

state at the AgCsA event to be amongst the

clientele at conference week. the globe

growing solutions team is looking forward to

discussing some of our new technologies and

products that have become industry trialled

and trusted.

Make sure you drop past the globe

growing solutions trade stand to see what

new and exciting products and promotions

we are offering. We wish all delegates an

enjoyable and worthwhile time at the 2014

AgCsA Conference on the gold Coast.

hg sPorts turfStand 55

Hg sports turf is a global leader in the design

and construction of premium quality natural,

synthetic and hybrid turf sports fields. Hg

sports turf markets and installs proprietary

products throughout Australasia (including

Xtragrass and Desso grassmaster), ensuring

it is at the forefront of worldwide research,

development and innovation through its many

partnerships with respected international

companies.

Many high profile events including the 2000

sydney Olympic games (Olympic stadium),

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JaCobsen, a textron ComPanyStand 58

Jacobsen® is committed to providing high-

quality turf equipment to customers around

the world. We produce walking greens,

riding greens and fairway mowers, as well

as utility vehicles, sprayers and aerators. We

engineer our products to meet the needs of

today’s turfgrass professionals by asking for

and listening to their feedback throughout

the product lifecycle. you will find Jacobsen

equipment at the finest golf courses and

sports facilities world-wide.

Headquartered in Charlotte, nC,

Jacobsen is a textron company. We market

and sell Jacobsen products through an

extensive global distribution network and

our sister company ransomes Jacobsen,

in the uK. Our skilled teams are trained to

provide quality service and support for every

machine we sell. We even have our own

training facility – Jacobsen university – which

provides service training for customers and

dealers.

We take great pride in our business and

are pleased to be the only turf equipment

manufacturer to have achieved isO 14001

Certification for environmental management.

We know that the environment is the

cornerstone of our business and yours, so

we do everything we can to protect it in our

facilities and in the field.

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the 2003 and 2011 rugby World Cups, the

2006 Melbourne Commonwealth games

(MCg) and the 2006 Doha Asian games

(Qatar) have been played on Hg sports turf.

Over the last decade, the company has built or

rebuilt many sports stadium fields in Australia

and new Zealand with one of its proprietary

products, eclipse stabilized turf including AMi

stadium, AnZ stadium, Canberra stadium,

eden Park, etihad stadium, gabba, MCg,

niB stadium, and Waikato stadium. www.

hgsportsturf.com.au. Please come and visit us

at stand 55.

hortiCultural training P/lStand 84

Horticultural training Pty ltd is a registered

training Organisation and has been offering

specialist horticulture and conservation

and land management training since their

establishment in 1991.

they offer nationally accredited competency

based training from Certificate ii to Advanced

Diploma level in a range of horticultural

subjects including turf, parks and gardens,

arboriculture, landscaping, nursery and

conservation and land management.

All training is delivered onsite by

knowledgeable, qualified trainers and tailored

to the enterprise and learners requirements.

this is backed up by comprehensive

learning resources compiled over many

years. learning material has been written

by Horticultural training specifically for the

horticultural industry. this ensures their ability

to deliver superior work based training.

training can be arranged for new and

existing employees. Additional services offered

include agricultural chemical and distribution

control licensing, AusChem training, chainsaw

training, irrigation training, skills audits,

competency assessments and recognition of

prior learning. Horticultural training Pty ltd is

an accredited training provider with funding

may be available to assist with your training

requirements.

hunter industriesStand 42

Hunter industries is a global manufacturer of

products for the irrigation, landscape lighting

and custom moulding sectors. founded in

1981, the family-owned company offers over

1000 products including a complete spectrum

of water-efficient solutions for golf course

irrigation systems.

Our Central Control system can be used

in retrofit, upgrade and new construction

situations. Paired with Hunter’s total top

serviceable rotors, this package offers

complete control of your course. to learn

more about Hunter’s line of golf irrigation

products, visit hunterindustries.com/golf.

hybrid agStand 77

Hybrid Ag was established in Melbourne

in 2002 with the sole focus of supplying

the agricultural market with high quality,

prescription-blended soil and plant nutrient

solutions. At that time a market was emerging

that was demanding higher quality and higher

profitability at lower prices. the only way

for the grower to survive was to raise the

yields! through careful analysis of the soil and

plants and applying the relevant nutrients in

a buffered and balanced manner, the results

required began to speak for themselves.

As demand for our services grew, a decision

was made to move to Wangaratta. Our new

manufacturing plant has been meticulously

set up to produce the highest quality product

on time, every time. Hybrid Ag has complete

control over the entire supply chain, from raw

materials through manufacturing, bottling and

supply and delivery, making our operations

smooth and streamlined.

today, through recognition that there was

a significant need within the market, Hybrid

Ag has moved into turf nutrient supply. After

working with three major players in the turf

market for the last three years, to achieve

maximum r&D, we are ready to help the

industry move forward into a new and exciting

era of turf fertilisation.

hydro teChniCs irrigationStand 47

Visit Hydro technics irrigation to see the latest

technology for actuating sprinklers wirelessly

– the ‘g Wave’ Control system. Capable of

adaption to any controller which puts out

a 24v signal and sprinklers that can use a

DC latching coil via the use of the patented

ground wave system designed and developed

in Australia. this new ground wave technology

represents the future of irrigation.

Whether installing a new system or

retrofitting an old one, wiring between satellite

and sprinkler is now redundant. simply install

the new sprinkler with receiver, load the

unique iD number into the transmitter using

the user friendly software package and you

are operational. the elimination of field wiring

within the system will reduce maintenance

costs to almost nothing as well as limiting

damage caused by lightning to satellites as

there are no wires connected. Visit Hydro

technics irrigation on stand 47 for a working

display.

indePendent turf serviCesStand 56

independent turf services (its) was started

in August 2007, with one main objective – to

service the commercial turf industry with a

range of quality products, unique renovation

practices, soil testing and sportsfield

construction services. the company

manufactures, imports and distributes turf

seed, specialist fertilisers, chemicals, analytical

services, general irrigation equipment and golf

course accessories. its also lead the turf

industry in warm-season grass conversions

and specialised renovation equipment.

the key to our success has been our

commitment to practical research and

development programmes. Most recently its,

in conjunction with the Australian soil research

company injekta, has brought soil structural

stability soil testing to the turf market for

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John deere golfStand 70

John Deere has been involved with grounds

maintenance since 1837 stemming from

a simple blacksmith shop in illinois, usA.

today the company has grown by listening

to customers and meeting expectations for a

wide range of products and environmentally

friendly technology such as hybrid mowers

resulting in reduced noise levels and fuel

consumption whilst still providing leading

performance and longevity.

Customers who are using John Deere

machines around the world today to

maintain golf courses and sporting venues

to exceptional high standards are supported

by a factory-trained dealer network that is

second to none. this network can provide

service, including parts solutions with

minimal downtime should the need arise.

When partnered with the flexibility of being

able to offer finance options through John

Deere finance, the company’s own finance

division, it’s no wonder that John Deere

is proud to have been entrusted with the

grounds maintenance of top golf courses

and sporting arenas throughout the world.

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the first time. injekta’s soil structural stability

assessment comprehensively analyses

the stability of soil structure through the

assessment of a range of factors including

the Cation ratio of soil stability (CrOss),

Zeta potential measurement as well as

soluble and exchangeable cation analysis,

in addition to the traditional basic suite of soil

measurements.

the s3A diagnosis positions its to

interpret the performance of a soil and develop

immediate and effective management plans

to improve soil function, whether improving

soil porosity and drainage, addressing soil

and plant nutrient deficiencies or overcoming

pathogens in the soil.

kustom bindStand 52

Kustom Bind is a permeable, polymer-treated

gravel layer, used for the lining of bunkers,

separating the bunker base from the bunker

sand. the process involves binding specified

aggregates together, which produces a

superior drainage blanket for water to escape

the bunker sand, enabling it to move laterally

toward the drainage pipes.

Kustom Bind prevents sand slumping,

erosion and contamination, drastically

reducing the costs associated with bunker

maintenance as well as being extremely

durable, long-lasting and environmentally

friendly. Kustom Bind is also resistant yet

flexible and will not crack, break down or

disintegrate like other liners on the market.

Kustom Bind’s polymer formula will not be

affected by weather-caused soil expansion or

contraction – it moves with the soil, rather than

resisting it.

furthermore, Kustom Bind is the most

effective Australian made bunker liner that

seals off the bunker sub grade eliminating

contamination of the sand and drainage

systems. We know of no other system that

protects the integrity of your drainage the

way Kustom Bind does. fully functional, fast

drainage means the sand dries quicker and

the course is back in play faster after it rains.

lawn solutions australiaStand 97

lawn solutions Australia – your national

accredited turf supply group. lawn solutions

Australia is a hand-picked group of Australia’s

best and most experienced turf producers

who have come together to make it easier to

specify and purchase turf across the country.

Our growers are the names behind sir Walter

soft leaf buffalo – Australia’s favourite lawn

– so you can have the confidence of the

same standard of quality and performance

to our new range of turf brands. When you

deal with a lawn solutions Australia, you can

be confident you are accessing consistently

branded varieties that will suit your needs and

local growing environment.

lawn solutions Australia has exclusive

arrangements with the world’s leading turf

breeders and research facilities, including

texas A&M university and the university of

georgia in the us. We are committed to

investigating and commercialising new breeds

and varieties – but only if they bring something

new to the table. Our strategy is to introduce

new varieties only if they have clear and

distinguishable environmental advantages

over existing varieties in the marketplace.

you can find out more, including the

location of your nearest lawn solutions

Australia grower by visiting www.

lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au or calling 1300

883 711.

living turf Stand 81

living turf will showcase Australia’s first

smart phone app with ‘disease alerts’ from

My-results. My-results’ proprietary algorithms

draw on local weather information and historic

data to provide early warning on disease

breakouts and weed emergence. this allows

you to treat less, more accurately and for

greater effect. the mobile app format allows

all your staff access, no matter where they

are, 24/7.

Additionally, living turf sales professionals

will be on the stand to profile Australia’s

largest range of technology specific fertilisers,

including exclusive brands you can’t get

anywhere else such as soluCal, lebanon,

nutrite and Matchplay, an Australian owned

and made range developed in conjunction

with living turf that has been proven across

some of Australia’s most iconic stadiums and

golf courses.

living turf is proud of the fact that our field

team individually all have a minimum of 15

years’ experience in Australian turf, making us

the largest Australian owned distributor of turf

products in this market today. Having tertiary

trained agronomists and trade qualified sales

professionals on staff, it is our focus to seek

to understand first that lets us provide smarter

results for clients. While you are visiting

living turf, ask about the ‘green and gold

Challenge’.

maredo bvStand 44

Maredo is a Dutch company that develops

innovative heads like coring, seeding and

sweeping for triplex greens mowers. now is

the time to use your triplex greens mower for

more than just mowing!!

maxwell & kemPStand 20

At M&K we have been servicing the golf and

sports turf industry with supply of chemical,

fertiliser, wetters, seed, hardware and

professional testing services since 1984. We

have seen a lot of change in this time and it

is great to see how professional the industry

is today. sales staff at M&K are all former

superintendents, which holds them in a great

position when dealing with our clients, in that

they have a firsthand understanding of the

client’s issues, needs and requirements.

We are proud to distribute for a wide range

of respected manufacturers and offer a range

of niche products in conjunction with the

mainstream ranges. We are an independent,

family owned and proud Australian Company

and we hope you come and pay us a visit

at stand 20 at the Australian turfgrass

Conference.

mCmahonsStand 90

Whether it is a single tee construction or

the development of a 27-hole golf course,

McMahons are specialists in the field having

provided services to the industry throughout

Australia for in excess of 20 years. remodelling

and renovation works are undertaken using

our specialist equipment operated by our

team of experienced operators.

there is a growing trend within the golfing

community to restore greens to their original

design. golf greens throughout their life will

undergo minor repair or modification works

in addition to regular maintenance regimes.

the result being many greens slowly deviate

from their original design and slowly, albeit

unnoticeably, change.

As many courses are looking to return

to their heritage design they are enlisting

technology to achieve exactly this. Our ability

to scale with flexibility to adapt to any size

project, benefits clubs in drawing on our

extensive experience and resources to satisfy

project requirements, affordably.

mentayStand 88

selecting the right cricket pitch roller is

important. some prefer water-ballasted rollers

while others choose a ride on roller with

a concrete-filled rear barrel. the gabba in

Brisbane has been using a Mentay 2000 for

years. the Allan Border fields have one as

well. We have developed a new roller, the

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Mentay 1200 Custom, ride-on cricket pitch

roller which is wider and those that use it love

it. scotch College in Melbourne saw it at a

trade show and asked us to deliver it to them

at the end of the show.

the Mentay 2000 ride on cricket pitch

roller with a petrol motor has a tare weight

of 860kg. Water ballasted the roller weighs

1660kg. the Mentay 2000 wicket roller has a

total weight of 2200kg with a water filled barrel

at the front and a concrete filled rear barrel.

nuturf australiaStand 91

nuturf, a division of Amgrow P/l, is a leading

distributor of products and agronomic

services specialising in the turf and amenity

horticulture industry in Australia. Our national

network of qualified sales specialists offers

advice and solutions in plant nutrition, plant

protection, seed, surfactants and colourants.

the core segments of the business which our

sales specialists focus on are golf courses,

sportsfields and amenity turf, spray contractors

and facility management, racetracks, schools,

turf farms, bowling greens, landscape,

industrial vegetation management

in addition to servicing the Australian

market, nuturf also operates in new Zealand,

fiji, China and singapore. nuturf continues to

look for new opportunities in overseas markets

to expand its international activities. nuturf’s

mission is to deliver to the Australian turf and

amenity horticulture industry products, service

and agronomic solutions above and beyond

the expectations of our valued clients. Our

commitment is to our customers, our staff,

the environment and the community. the

reputation and performance of our products

and service is critical in achieving growth and

business success, providing a great place to

work, and the delivery of our mission.

Website: www.nuturf.com.au. Organisation

street address: unit B2a, 3-29 Birnie Avenue

lidcombe nsW 2141. Call 1800 631 008 or

email sales@nuturf.com.au

on-Pin

Stand 19

On-Pin is now launching linksMap, a web-

based course management system with an

interactive aerial map of the golf course which

in conjunction with online reports is used to

manage a course’s logistical requirements

and succession planning. for the golf club

it will provide a live, constantly evolving,

permanent online library of course knowledge.

founded in 1998 On-Pin has grown from

its Australian roots into a global operation

with offices now in Australia, europe and Asia.

On-Pin is as passionate about enhancing

the golfer’s playing experience as it is about

providing the golf club with a management

solution that can have a significant impact

on the productivity and efficiency of the golf

operation.

Along with our international development

partners, On-Pin’s commitment to continual

improvement in technology, product

functionality and affordability has resulted in a

state-of-the-art range of gPs products to suit

the golf course management, superintendent,

individual golfer and fleet markets. this

commitment to excellence is built around

industry feedback over the past 14 years from

both golfers and club managers alike.

Qturf maChineryStand 38

Qturf Machinery is a Brisbane based company

specialising in the supply, installation and

support of aeration, topdressing and mowing

equipment used in the renovation and

maintenance of turfgrass on golf courses,

sportsfields and in parks and gardens

applications.

Qturf is the Australian and new Zealand

importer and distributor of the Wiedenmann

product range. Wiedenmann is one of the

leading manufacturers of high-class machines

for turf maintenance, dirt removal and

winter service. the comprehensive range of

implements for compact tractors and light-duty

utility vehicles is targeted towards commercial

and municipal customers. the main focus are

machines for turf regeneration, collection and

removal of grass and leaves, mower decks,

turf sweepers and sand spreaders as well as

sweepers for snow and dirt, snow blades and

salt spreaders. Wiedenmann make products

that are suited to every situation, such as

artificial turf maintenance, turf maintenance

and dirt removal.

Qturf Machinery is also the importer and

distributor of the fieldmaster range of high

quality, high productivity grass maintenance

equipment used extensively in the commercial

and municipal market as well as in the

agricultural industry. the range includes

machines for basic grass slashing and pasture

topping to dedicated heavy duty roadside

mower/slashers and fine park mowers.

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Pgg wrightson turf Stand 27

Pgg Wrightson turf is a leader in the

research and development of innovative

seed products for the Australasian turf

market. from our world class research

and development site at Kimihia research

Centre based in Christchurch, new

Zealand, we utilise the latest technology

advances to thoroughly evaluate products

before bringing them to the market.

Pgg Wrightson turf specifically selects

and breeds turfgrasses for Australasia’s

unique temperate environment. the

process of plant breeding involves

correctly selecting plants, both locally

sourced and from international germplasm,

that are genetically crossed, and back-

crossed, and then further selected for

the characteristics that are sought after

for the desired environment. from there,

the suitable plants are rigorously tested

in multiple turf trials spread throughout

Australasia, where only the elite cultivars

are finally selected for commercial

production.

Pgg Wrightson turf has partnerships

with Agresearch, stri (uK), nteP

(usA), AnteP (Australia), nZsti (nZ)

and PlAntwise (lincoln university,

new Zealand) and work with these

organisations to produce new cultivars

and technology. Pgg Wrightson turf

has qualified representatives on hand to

ensure the correct seed selection is made.

With representatives and facilities covering

Australia, we are well placed to cater for

customer’s needs, always delivering in a

timely fashion.

PlP golf and turf

Stand 79 PlP golf and turf is a division of Powerup

lawncare Products which operates under

the banner of family owned company, roy

gripske & sons Pty. ltd., a 100 per cent

Australian owned and operated company.

We are Australian distributors for Hustler

golf, ryan turf renovation products,

eastman Hover Mower, r&r products,

Bayco golf accessories, golfco rollers,

Mean green ii lapping paste and Accu-

products.

Our philosophy is to provide the golf

and turf industry with quality, affordable

products backed up by our customer

service team that is second to none. We

have an extensive sales team on the road –

servicing every state of Australia – ready to

answer any of your questions concerning

our products.

this year at the 30th Australian

turfgrass Conference and trade exhibition

you will be able to view all of our new

products on stand 79 from r&r, Bayco,

golfco and Accu-products . We look

forward to answering any of your questions

concerning our products or about us and

our vision.

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redeximStand 100

redexim continues to address the global

demand for more efficient turf renovation

and cleaning equipment for both natural and

synthetic turf. understanding these needs

and working closely with clients across all

facets of turf maintenance has led redexim

to developing and now offering over 120

specialised machines to meet these demands.

this comprehensive range include

pedestrian, self-propelled and tractor-

mounted machines to carry out these

maintenance practices including deep tine

aeration, slitting with ability for sand inlaying,

coring, scarification, raking, sweeping,

seeding, topdressing, stone buriers and

the comprehensive range of synthetic turf

maintenance products.

redexim’s reputation for quality, reliability,

multifunctional applications, ease of use and

high safety standards continues and remains

paramount in the quest to continue serving

the respective sectors of the turf industry. for

more information visit stand 100 and chat with

our representatives. www.redexim.com or call

0419 310 546.

signature Control systemsStand 41

signature can trace its roots in the irrigation

industry to over 100 years ago. since then,

signature Control systems has been dedicated

to providing the highest-quality products and

services in the golf, landscape and irrigation

industry. signature Control systems is an

industry leader in the design and manufacture

of intelligent golf, residential and commercial

irrigation equipment for golf courses, turfgrass

sites and landscape management. We will

be exhibiting sprinklers, intelligent irrigation

controllers, intelligent field satellites, valves,

sensors and accessories, electronic control

equipment, central control systems and site

management software.

We provide superintendents, landscape

managers and property managers direct

control of their irrigation system, water and

energy resources. With our global strategic

partners, we have more than 600 golf courses

installed with signature irrigation systems

worldwide. Many are in the top 100 golf

courses in the world. With our intelligent

control systems, golf course superintendents

have reduced their water usage between 20-30

per cent, thus supporting our environmental

awareness campaign and contributing to their

operational efficiency.

signature Control systems is now a

full line manufacturer and supplier to the

irrigation industry with products that cover

any installation requirement. Check out the

signature share web-based et Controllers.

smart traCk australiaStand 21

smart track Australia is proud to be exhibiting

its extensive range of turf protection products.

Come and talk to us about supa-trac and

i-trac, find out how they have been used

at stadiums and golf courses throughout

Australia and how they can help you!

supa-trac will provide superior turf

protection over any other product available

worldwide. supa-trac can be laid down for

longer periods than any comparable product,

without leaving bearing marks or feet circles.

this unique product is trafficable and at the

same time allows the turf to breath and

enhances growth. i-trac is an extremely heavy

duty roadway that will not damage the profile

or kill the grass. i-trac has been embraced by

stadia and major events as an answer to short-

term temporary access of heavy vehicles. With

turf replacement at $100m2, i-trac can save

you many thousands of dollars.

even if you don’t have an immediate need,

it will come up one day, so come and see us.

We will be happy to provide all the information

you may ever need, so when the unforseen

happens you won’t be left with the damage.

southern PaCifiC sandsStand 96

located at ningi, approximately 40km north

of Brisbane, southern Pacific sands is the

premier supplier of quality washed silica sands,

bio-retention filtration medium and As4419

simPlot PartnersStand 76 simplot Partners is amongst the largest

suppliers of professional turf products in the

world, with facilities throughout the western

usA, Asia and Australia. simplot welcomes

the opportunity to be involved in the 30th

Australian turfgrass Conference on the gold

Coast.

this year we will be introducing an

exclusive range of new specialty products

including one of the most advanced

surfactants direct from the usA. We will also

have on display our exclusive spectrum

technologies tools including the popular

tDr 300 plus a number of new released

products. We will also have on our stand

tony Braga from AAC to discuss the

simplot liquids which are considered the

most advanced turf liquid range on the

market including such names as liquiMaxx

greenMaxx, ferro-cious and Drop Zone

etc…

As per previous years we will be running

some promotions on the stand including

fantastic industry related prizes. Please

come and see us on the simplot Partners

stand – no. 76.

BRONZE SPONSORAGCSA

30th australian turfgrass ConferenCe maJor sPonsor

rain bird australiaStand 99

A privately held company founded in

1933, rain Bird Corporation is the leading

manufacturer and provider of irrigation

products and services. since its beginnings,

rain Bird has offered the industry’s broadest

range of irrigation products for farms,

golf courses, sports arenas, commercial

developments and homes in more than 130

countries around the world.

rain Bird has been awarded more than

130 patents, including the first in 1935 for

the original horizontal action impact drive

sprinkler (u.s. patent #1997901), which

revolutionised the food production industry

and ushered in a new era in irrigation

worldwide. the original impact sprinkler

was designated a historic landmark in 1990

by the American society of Agricultural

engineers. today, rain Bird offers over

4000 irrigation products and services.

rain Bird is committed to the intelligent

use of Water™. it is our legacy to design

and manufacture only those products of

the highest value and quality. We work for

long-term, responsible partnerships with

our customers and our vendors. this is

who we are, and this is how we wish to be

perceived in the irrigation industry and our

communities.

SILVER SPONSORAGCSA

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soil products servicing Brisbane, south east

Queensland and beyond. established in 1993

southern Pacific sands has built a reputation

of providing high quality silica sand, soil

products and timely service, providing a truly

independent supply source of washed and

classified sands,

As a certified isO9001 quality

organisation, we are proud of our ability to

provide a range of products meeting specific

industry standards such as fAWB, As4419,

As4422 and DtMr (Dept of transport & Main

roads). from major projects or developments

requiring bulk supply, through to smaller

single load deliveries, southern Pacific sands

prides itself on the proven track record of

providing quality products, excellent service

and delivery.

southern Pacific sands has a diverse

customer base from metal casting foundries,

concrete and asphalt batching plants, civil

construction industry, local and international

supply of golf course construction and

maintenance material through to locomotive

grit for Queensland railways.

With significant proven reserves, southern

Pacific sands has the ability to provide

customers with the security of accessing a

long term supply of quality products.

sst australiaStand 7

sst Australia is a significant manufacturer

and supplier of soil moisture maintenance

aids and spray additives for the turf industry

in Australia and new Zealand. the principle

products supplied by sst include Aquaforce

(a premium highly penetrating soil wetting

agent), Broadwet (an irrigation applied soil

wetting agent), restore (an economical

general purpose soil wetting agent), Breakthru

gold (a highly effective corrective wetting

agent for severely water repellent areas) and

envirodye (an environmentally compatible

marker dyes for turf sprays).

sst Australia has recently introduced to

the market a new product known as Bi-Agra.

Bi-Agra is a highly effective moisture retention

aid which is easily applied to turfgrass and

sports areas that suffer from poor moisture

retention and consequent poor turf health

and vigour. independent trials have shown

that application of Bi-Agra can retain up to

five times the normal amount of moisture held

in the rootzone at field capacity. improved

appearance and vigour can be obtained with

half the amount of applied water to the turf,

enabling reduced irrigation requirements.

sst’s products are exclusively available

from globe Australia and in new Zealand from

PPg Wrightson turf.

strathayr turf systemsStand 86

strathAyr is a turf producer, a developer of

natural turf technology and a world-leader

in sportsfield and racetrack construction

techniques. strathAyr has turf farms in

Victoria and tasmania and grow a full range

of turf varieties for supply to major sport and

racing facilities and the domestic market. turf

varieties include: legend couchgrass, Village

green kikuyu, sir Walter Buffalo lawn turf,

rtf tall fescue, santa ana couch, Penn g2

bentgrass and Penn A1/A4 bentgrass

strathAyr turf systems is based at our

Victorian farm. We specialise in the reflex

reinforced strathAyr system for sportsfields

and racetracks and also construct high quality

unreinforced sand profile sportsfields. We

also produce MegAyr turf – instant use,

50mm thick turf reinforced with reflex mesh

elements. this product is ideal for use on both

sportsfields and racetracks.

Other strathAyr products include:

removable natural turf systems for stadia,

tennis and racecourses; permanent natural

turf system for stadia and racecourses;

‘drop-in’ portable cricket wickets; and natural

instant turf teplacement products. We have

recently completed the construction of a sand

profile field for the richmond football Club

at Punt road with other projects including

Moe racetrack, Kensington track at royal

randwick and Adelaide Oval.

suPaturfStand 16

An Australian company established in 1992

with experience spanning nearly 20 years,

supaturf provides a complete line marking

system for professional use on grass sports

surfaces – everything you need available

from one single supplier who specialises

only in this area with all products made in

Australia. While providing consistent and

quality service, supaturf accurately defines

and meets specific line marking and logo

requirements. Because of this experience we

have developed a strong and loyal customer

base from local football clubs through to

professional stadia.

internationally recognised in the design

and manufacture of line marking systems,

supaturf has introduced a new and improved

formulation. Our new superior, environmental

line marking liquids and sophisticated

production methods now create a brighter,

whiter and longer lasting product.

supaturf has representatives in ACt,

Victoria and nsW and distributors in WA,

sA, tasmania, Queensland, nt, Central

Coast nsW, south Coast nsW, nZ and new

Caledonia. Visit www.supaturf.com.au or call

(02) 6040 4808 to find out how supaturf can

streamline your line marking requirements.

the groundsmanStand 64

the groundsman is your premier resource

for buying and selling new and used turf

and landscaping equipment. Why? Because

the groundsman is the first place turf care

professionals turn to when looking to buy the

right equipment for the right price.

Visit stand 64 for free copies of the

special turfgrass trade exhibition edition

of the groundsman and get the info you

30th australian turfgrass ConferenCemaJor sPonsor

syngenta australia Stand 39

syngenta has an ongoing commitment

toward creating specialist turf management

solutions and services for the golf industry,

combining innovative, commercially viable

and environmentally responsible ways

for superintendents and turf managers to

achieve consistently high levels of playing

surface quality. As the game of golf evolves

to embrace new markets, we are gaining

an even greater understanding of the

challenges that superintendents face in

terms of maintaining and developing the

courses of tomorrow.

Our products and services have been

developed through significant investment in

research and development, harnessing the

latest discoveries in science and technology

to provide new ways to enhance courses

worldwide. Alongside our product range,

we share our insight and expertise through

education, support and advice – helping our

customers to get the most from their time

and resources by promoting best practice

usage.

syngenta is one of the world’s leading

companies, with over 27,000 employees

in over 90 countries dedicated to bringing

plant potential to life.

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need for your next purchase. Have it on

hand for reference when making enquiries

with advertisers that are also attending and

exhibiting at the trade exhibition. Ask about

the benefits of becoming a member of the

groundsman and how the latest technology

is being embraced to make it easier to source

and sell your machinery and equipment.

looking to market your business or

product? Discuss how the groundsman

can offer marketing strategies using printed

products, the internet and social media to get

you and your products noticed by your target

market. got something to sell? Visit stand 64

to receive special offers and discounts only

available to turfgrass attendees! We look

forward to meeting you!

total edenStand 26

total eden has been a supplier to the irrigation,

turf, water treatment and agricultural market

for the last 50 years. We pride ourselves

on providing complete and sustainable

solutions involving quality products, expertise

and service. Putting customers first is

fundamental to the way we do business and it

is this ethos that has helped make us one of

Australia’s premier suppliers of quality water

management products and services.

Our nationwide service network and

personnel, who understand the specific needs

of the market, make total eden your smart

choice supplier. total eden offer products

and services across a range of applications

including pumps (pressure, stormwater and

sewage), a range of irrigation sprinklers,

complete filtrations systems, controller

and solenoid valve systems for irrigation

applications, PVC and poly pressure pipes,

valves and fittings.

By dealing with one supplier for your

water, fluid and environmental management

projects, you can improve your bottom

line through increasing your logistical and

operational efficiencies. Our experience

in delivering successful turn-key water

management systems for both small and

large projects makes us a market leader in

the industry. Come and see us at stand 25 to

discuss the solutions we can offer you.

triangle waterQuiPStand 93

triangle Waterquip is an Australian owned

company that has been established for

30 years as a manufacturer, distributor of

irrigation equipment to the golf course, turf

and agricultural irrigation markets. Our head

office is located in Melbourne with branch

offices in Perth, sydney and Brisbane. Key

contacts are managing director Wally Menke

and national marketing manager gary Horton.

A range of the filtaworx stainless steel

Australian made, fully automatic self-cleaning

screen filters, that have developed a strong

reputation for reliability and dependability

even in the most difficult of water conditions,

will be on display. Additionally we will be

exhibiting a comprehensive range of electric

fertigation injection pumps which can be

installed to operate fully automatic with a

controller and sensors or as a manually

controlled system.

should your requirements be as simple

as applying wetting agent on an irregular

basis or injecting acid for pH correction, we

will have equipment on display to suit your

needs. Other products on display will include

water meters, hydraulic control valves, impact

sprinklers and manual filtration equipment.

tru-turfStand 89

tru-turf – the original turf rolling company

that brought you such things as the patented

tri-roller smoothing heads. tru-turf greens

rollers are renowned for their ability to follow

the most contoured of greens with even

ground pressure, utilising design, not weight,

to produce a tru-turf surface.

Our latest stealthy r52-eltac machine

will be making its first appearance at the

show with its AC electric motor and belt drive

turf drain australiaStand 17

turf Drain Australia specialises in sports field

slit drainage and sports field construction

projects, including the design and

construction of turf bowling greens and turf

cricket wickets. We have been successfully

installing these types of projects across

Australia for over 30 years and have

developed an industry-proven reputation

for our quality, service and experience. All

projects we complete are either the drainage

or construction of sports field surfaces.

turf Drain Australia offers the following

services; sports field slit drainage –

design and construction; sports field –

design and construction; laser controlled

trenching, gPs guided and two-way laser

controlled grading, turf wicket construction

to international standard; bowling green

construction; and sanding and grooving

turf Drain Australia brings our vast

experience, the right equipment and

a proven track record to every project.

Plus we own and operate all of our highly

specialised and purpose built equipment.

this means that we can ensure that we

achieve a successful outcome for our clients

on any project that we undertake.

turf Drain Australia is proud of our

reputation and we are continually ongoing in

our efforts to develop innovative machinery,

processes and methodologies that will

continue to improve sports field slit drainage

and construction projects.

BRONZE SPONSORAGCSA

30th australian turfgrass ConferenCe maJor sPonsor

toro australiaStand 102

toro Australia was founded over 40 years

ago and is a wholly owned subsidiary of

the toro Company. toro Australia today is

a leading nationwide supplier of mowers,

turf care and construction equipment

that caters for golf, turf, sports fields and

grounds, professional landscape contractor,

residential and hire and rental markets. toro

Australia has also expanded to become the

largest single supplier of irrigation products

to landscape, agricultural, turf care and

domestic garden markets.

toro Australia continues to provide

unparalleled service and new technical

advances across all of its ever-expanding

fleet and irrigation products. each piece

of equipment is designed to make the job

safer, easier, more economical and kinder

to the environment. toro Australia’s highly

efficient golf sprinklers and controllers

can help you save time, money and water

and ultimately deliver improved playing

conditions.

Built on a legacy of excellence and

innovation, toro Australia offers a range of

commercial turf management equipment,

irrigation products, quality used machinery,

spare parts and a reputation for service and

support like no other.

PLATINUM SPONSORAGCSA

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making it even quieter. this new model will

roll in excess of 25 greens on a single charge,

while effortlessly maintaining its rolling speed

up or down hills. the unique and easily

operated, built in trailer includes built in axles

and trailer arms. When combined with the

rugged lightweight features of tru-turf greens

rollers, they’re ready to take on the world’s

most demanding golf courses. tru-turf greens

rollers are used extensively on the PgA tour,

Champions tour and the Web.Com tour.

We will also be releasing the new frH-

108 fairway rolling heads. they’re five heads

that attach in the place of the cutting heads to

a fairway mower, so as to allow the fairways

to be rolled for a fraction of the cost of the

current dedicated machine on the market.

turfCraft internationalStand 24

this year’s Australian turfgrass Conference

will continue the long association between

turfCraft international and the event. turfCraft

editor Alastair Dowie was invited to be on

the organising committee of the Millennium

conference and turfCraft has been an

exhibitor and supporter for many years.

Once again the stand will be manned

by Alastair and turfCraft sales manager ed

Kryskow. the pair invites all current and

past subscribers to the magazine to come

and have a chat and pass on any feedback

regarding the magazine and how it can meet

the needs of the readers and its valuable

advertisers. turfCraft also welcomes new

subscriber inquiries and has a range of

features that are relevant for turf managers

and staff from all sectors of the industry.

this year the stand will also feature

demonstrations and information on the

recently upgraded turfCraft international

website. Alastair and ed will be available

throughout the trade show to discuss the

website and how readers and advertisers

can take advantage of the site. turfCraft is on

stand 24 so drop in for a visit.

ventraCStands 3&5

take the risk out of the operation. Ventrac will

provide you a level of stability and comfort

that is unmatched while operating on severe

inclines. see the simplicity and versatility

that Ventrac has to offer with its 30 plus

attachments and the ease of changing from

one to the other.

if it’s slopes, undulations, leaves,

trenching, grinding down those unwanted

stumps, then Ventrac can offer a solution. get

more bang for your buck with a product that

lets you do more than just mow.

also exhibiting…river sands (85).

Disclaimer: the exhibitor listings and stand

numbers above were correct at the time of this

edition of AtM going to print. Any changes will

be announced during the conference sessions

or notified through the official conference app.

ThE AGCsA WishEs To ThAnk PrinCiPAl ConfErEnCE sPonsors