Sports Turf Management and Maintenance Courses
This Sports Turf Canada course introduces the latest principles and techniques for managing and maintaining sports turf. It will interest those who manage or maintain sports turf and other turf areas, as well as those who wish to develop additional knowledge and skills in this important field. The course offers a range of options for addressing issues such as restricted pesticide use, restricted water use, and managing with limited financial resources.
Upcoming Courses
| Natural Turf Maintenance | Synthetic Turf Maintenance: | |
| May 12-13, 2026 8:00 am – 3:00 pm RBC Centre, Dartmouth |
May 14, 2026 8:00 am – 3:00 pm RBC Centre, Dartmouth |
Course Instructor:
TBD
Course Costs
| Natural Turf Maintenance | Synthetic Turf Maintenance: | |
| Member: $600+tax Non-Members: $780+tax |
Members: $230+tax Non-members: $400+tax |
Natural Turf Maintenance Topics
- Turf Species
- Soil as a growth medium
- Turf best practices
- Water management
- Overview and identification of weeds, pests, and diseases
- Integrated pest management
- Renovations and restoration methods
- Sports field construction
Synthetic Turf Maintenance Topics
- What is synthetic turf?
- History of synthetic turf?
- Design of fields
- How to identify your type of field
- Field safety and best practices
- Infill understanding
- Equipment overview
- Maintenance best practice
- Troubleshooting common problems
Are you looking for customized training? RFANS can provide mobile training upon request. Contact Jennie at for more information.
Contact Jennie Greencorn at or 902-870-7634 for registration inquiries.