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Sports turf maintenance webinar series

Instructed By: 

 Reg Langen

Reg is an experienced turf management professional with over 20 years in golf course management, landscape operations, lawn care, and the parks industry. He holds a Golf Course Technician Diploma from Seneca College and an Advanced Golf Course Management certification from The Ohio State University.

Reg was employed as Supervisor, Parks Operations at the City of Mississauga, where he oversaw turf care operations, including both seed and fertilizer contracts, ensuring the highest quality turf in public parks and recreational spaces. Additionally, he held the portfolios for Turf and Sports Fields, leading initiatives to improve field conditions, optimize resources, and promote sustainability.

While Reg’s career has transitioned into organizational leadership and business-focused roles, his true passion remains in turf management. He is committed to passing on his knowledge and now teaches sports turf management, sharing his expertise with the next generation. Reg is also a Director on the Boards of the Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation (OTRF) and the Ontario Parks Association (OPA), actively contributing to the advancement of the turf management and parks industry.

Sports Turf Maintenance Webinar Series

The task of growing and maintaining high quality turf on sports fields is difficult (lack of tools, knowledge, budget, pesticide, overuse or misuse, etc.), especially given new restrictions, growing populations and changing weather patterns. This program has been thoughtfully designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and maintain high-quality turf, as you head into 2021. Ken Pavely, a four decade veteran in the industry, provides current and timely information, principles and best practices, to assist staff in their responsibility to maintain outdoor sports facilities in an efficient and effective manner. This course will challenge participants engagement through situation, problem solving, and case study situations.

This course will cover:

  • Challenges, Issues & Trends

  • Benefits of Grass & Sports Turf

  • Soil Types, Functions & Drainage

  • Characteristics & Selection of Grasses

  • Fertilizers & Nutrient Management

  • Cultural & Maintenance Best Practices

  • Plant Health Care & Integrated Pest Management

  • Irrigation & Water Management

  • Overview of Common Sports Facilities

  • Weather & Outdoor Sports

  • Risk Management

  • Equipment Maintenance

Note: This course is provided in two half-day online seminars. 

    This course is worth 1 credit towards your Parks Practitioner Designation.


    Here's what people say about this course: 

    • "Great course. Loved the online option."
    • "The instructor was very knowledgeable and provided valuable information regarding sports turf maintenance. I really enjoyed the information and how he presented it."
    • "Great course, Ken was an excellent presenter and open to communication."

    Upcoming events

      • 20 Mar 2025
      • 9:00 AM
      • 21 Mar 2025
      • 12:30 PM
      • Online
      • 25
      Register

      Reg is our new turf expert he is an experienced turf management professional with over 20 years in golf course management, landscape operations, lawn care, and the parks industry. He holds a Golf Course Technician Diploma from Seneca College and an Advanced Golf Course Management certification from The Ohio State University.

      Reg was employed as Supervisor, Parks Operations at the City of Mississauga, where he oversaw turf care operations, including both seed and fertilizer contracts, ensuring the highest quality turf in public parks and recreational spaces. Additionally, he held the portfolios for Turf and Sports Fields, leading initiatives to improve field conditions, optimize resources, and promote sustainability.


      This course will cover: 

      • Challenges, Issues & Trends

      • Benefits of Grass & Sports Turf

      • Soil Types, Functions & Drainage

      • Characteristics & Selection of Grasses

      • Fertilizers & Nutrient Management

      • Cultural & Maintenance Best Practices

      • Plant Health Care & Integrated Pest Management

      • Irrigation & Water Management

      • Overview of Common Sports Facilities

      • Weather & Outdoor Sports

      • Risk Management

      • Equipment Maintenance


      OPA is excited to offer this course online, as a 2 day webinar series! Day 1 will run from 9:00am-12:00pm, and Day 2 will run from 9:00am-12:30pm, allowing 30 minutes at the end of the workshop for you to complete a 30 minute test.


      DATE: March 20th and March 21st, 2025

      Day 1 March 20th - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

      Day 2 March 21st - 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM to allow for a 30 minute test at the end of the course.

      LOCATION: Online - Zoom (no account or download required)


      COURSE COST

      OPA Member: $255.00

      OPA Potential Member: $356.00


      This course counts as 1 credit towards the Parks Practitioner Designation.


      Register below online. An invoice will be sent to you within 24hrs of registering. Payment can be made online through the invoice you will receive or via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association).


      • 04 Jun 2025
      • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
      • 999 Greenock Brant Townline, Cargil, ON
      • 18
      Register

      Ball field's require regular maintenance to keep them looking good and in a safe condition for public use. This program will teach you how to maintain every aspect of your ball field, from home plate to infield through practical hands-on experiences. 

      Through this workshop you will be learning and practicing:

      • Safety issues and best practices
      • Equipment requirements
      • Home plate maintenance
      • Mound maintenance
      • Edge and lip maintenance
      • Infield grooming


      This course is hands-on and will be conducted outdoors, so proper PPE is mandatory (appropriate outdoor work clothes, steel toed boots, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection etc...).

        DATE: June 4, 2025

        TIME: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

        LOCATION: 999 Greenock Brant Townline, Cargil, ON

        COURSE COST
        OPA Member Price: $265.00
        Potential Member Price: $370.00

        *Please note that lunch will not be provided at this training. We encourage you to bring a bagged lunch and water bottle for this session.



        • 23 Oct 2025
        • 9:00 AM
        • 24 Oct 2025
        • 12:30 PM
        • Online
        • 30
        Register

        Reg is our new turf expert he is an experienced turf management professional with over 20 years in golf course management, landscape operations, lawn care, and the parks industry. He holds a Golf Course Technician Diploma from Seneca College and an Advanced Golf Course Management certification from The Ohio State University.

        Reg was employed as Supervisor, Parks Operations at the City of Mississauga, where he oversaw turf care operations, including both seed and fertilizer contracts, ensuring the highest quality turf in public parks and recreational spaces. Additionally, he held the portfolios for Turf and Sports Fields, leading initiatives to improve field conditions, optimize resources, and promote sustainability.


        This course will cover: 

        • Challenges, Issues & Trends

        • Benefits of Grass & Sports Turf

        • Soil Types, Functions & Drainage

        • Characteristics & Selection of Grasses

        • Fertilizers & Nutrient Management

        • Cultural & Maintenance Best Practices

        • Plant Health Care & Integrated Pest Management

        • Irrigation & Water Management

        • Overview of Common Sports Facilities

        • Weather & Outdoor Sports

        • Risk Management

        • Equipment Maintenance


        OPA is excited to offer this course online, as a 2 day webinar series! Day 1 will run from 9:00am-12:00pm, and Day 2 will run from 9:00am-12:30pm, allowing 30 minutes at the end of the workshop for you to complete a 30 minute test.


        DATE: October 23rd and October 24th, 2025

        Day 1 October 23rd - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

        Day 2 October 24th - 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM to allow for a 30 minute test at the end of the course.

        LOCATION: Online - Zoom (no account or download required)


        COURSE COST

        OPA Member: $255.00

        OPA Potential Member: $356.00


        This course counts as 1 credit towards the Parks Practitioner Designation.


        Register below online. An invoice will be sent to you within 24hrs of registering. Payment can be made online through the invoice you will receive or via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association).


      For more information on hosting or attending, please send an email referencing the course title to training@ontarioparksassociation.ca
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