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Western Canada Turfgrass Association

The Western Canada Turfgrass Association is an interprovincial non-profit organization interested in furthering education, research and discussion.

The WCTA is a 700+ member interprovincial not-for-profit industry organization interested in further education, research and the exchange of information related to professional sports turf management. Members represent a diversity of interests such as golf courses, sports fields, sod farms, nurseries, landscapers, lawn bowling greens, equipment technicians, horticulturalists and industry suppliers

. The WCTA is actively involved in the promotion and support of turfgrass research, education and discussion in professional turf management. WCTA members find great value in the activities of the Association.

01/31/2021

The education, value, and service, to our members must always GO ON!!

This year will be a unique treat as we host the first virtual conference and trade show for all our members and new guests!

It is called "WOTS-UP"
WCTA Online Trade Show & Unprecedented Presentations 🙌🏽

We want to thank all our sponsors, supporting vendors, speakers, staff and organizing committee for putting this all together.

We're excited to bring this forth for our members. The following link takes you to the program details and layout; as well, the registration page is now open for delegates!! 🔥

See you soon!

‘WOTS-UP!’ Delegate Registration Open Release…January 19, 2021 ‘WCTA Online Trade Show & Unprecedented Presentations’ (WOTS-UP!) virtual event to take place Feb 10-11, 2021 via Zoom Delegate registration is open! WOTS-UP! is built around and greatly expands upon the originally scheduled Fe...

11/29/2020

Available CEC points next week!!

Episode #2 of our W.O.W series taking place Thursday December 3.

Register and get some education from our next host speaker, Mario Lanthier.

Registration Open for ‘WOW’ Episode #2 Taking Place at 1:00pm on Dec 3 The new, WCTA online webinar series, or ‘WOW’ for short, launched October 29th with KayLee Hansen from KayH Consulting providing a no charge, high quality and well-received, hour-and-a-half session on managing stress. Th...

05/03/2020

Before creating the Best Management Practice Document for Turfgrass Managers, we did some initial surveying with golf courses regarding Covid-19 concerns.

Read more 👇🏽

WCTA Surveys BC Golf Superintendents re COVID-19 Recognizing a need for quantitative feedback from golf superintendents regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, on April 19, the Western Canada Turfgrass Association initiated a brief survey sent to 198 individuals, both WCTA members and non-members, at 197 g...

05/02/2020

A huge thank you to all that were involved in producing a Best Management Practice Document for Turfgrass Managers during Covid-19 times.

These documents are a resource for any and all applicable members to use at their facilities.

COVID-19 Best Practices Documents for Turf Managers Released Release May 1, 2020 Two comprehensive Best Practices documents have been created in support of professional sports turf managers working through the COVID-19 outbreak. The first, published by the Allied Golf Association of British Columb...

04/30/2020

The latest edition of the Turf Line News "Spring Edition" now up for viewing! Check it out. ⬇️

Turf Line Magazine - Apr/May 2020 'Spring Edition' The latest issue of the Turf Line News is #265, Apr/May 2020 'Spring Edition' exclusively in digital format. This issue takes a look back at our 57th Annual Conference, held this past February at the River Rock Casino Resort, but truly feels like ...

04/19/2020

Please enjoy this message from our Prez!

Message from the WCTA President – April 2020 Dear WCTA Members and Colleagues, On March 18, we sent you the following note, “During the Covid-19 concern, the WCTA will be sending essential communications only. Hopefully this concern is short lived, but as an association, we want to remain proa...

01/31/2020

CEU approvals now in for Alberta Turfgrass Managers. Check out the sessions with all approved credits at the link 👇🏽 Looking forward to some fantastic education! 🔥

We Now Have Alberta CEU Approvals for 2020 Conference! The Alberta approval process for pesticide ticket recertification is lengthy but we can now share the results of our 2020 conference application. In total, 14 points are available for AB pesticide applicators in the landscape category. Advance...

01/25/2020

Our Conference & Trade Show is just around the corner. Get registered for this incredible event. The lineup of speakers, and the education content is 🔥 You don't want to miss this event! 💯

Conference Message from the WCTA President Dear WCTA Members, With our annual conference and trade show just a few weeks away, I’d like to thank all WCTA members and non-WCTA members alike who have already signed up. The earlier we receive registrations, the better it is for planning such a big ...

01/06/2020

Are you geared up for another conference of education and discussion! We're excited, and really looking forward to hosting our members for another fantastic event.

CEC/CEU Points Expected For 2020 Conference WCTA staff has made application to both BC and AB for Continuing Education Credits at the 57th WCTA Conference and Trade Show, taking place Feb 11-13, 2020 at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC. "Many members have been inquiring about points avai...

12/17/2019

Are you collecting CEC points at our upcoming conference in February. CEC's are a great way to renew your applicator certificate! Make sure you know the points you need.

11/30/2019

Our upcoming Conference & Trade Show has an exciting schedule! To check it out and register, follow the link below.

Delegate Registration for our 57th Annual Conference & Trade Show Now Open!! Let's light this candle! Delegate registration for our 57th Annual Conference and Trade Show is now open!! WCTA 57th Annual Conference & Trade Show River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, BCFeb 11-13, 2020 We're pleased to pr...

11/23/2019

Latest Issue of Turf Line News now Available! 📚

Turf Line Magazine - Dec/Jan 2020 'Holiday Issue' The latest issue of the Turf Line News is #263, Dec/Jan 2020 'Holiday Issue' in both hardcopy and digital format. You'll notice quite a bit of conference information has been released in this edition along with the registration forms (hardcopy). ....

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