As the golf season winds down and you switch into winter mode, now is the time to make plans to join us on Vancouver Island for 2 1/2 days of excellent education and networking!

Highlights include:

Turf Track

Equipment Technician's Track

Outstanding Speaker Lineup

Informative Infomercials

Industry Displays

Superintendents Panel

Two Receptions

Lots of Networking Opportunities

MS Silent Auction

Scroll to the bottom of the page for the registration link

SPEAKER LINEUP

We have gathered a diverse, knowledgeable group of speakers who will be presenting on variety of topics ranging from turf diseases, water conservation, irrigation, human resources, equipment maintenance, and a whole lot more.

We have created 2 tracks full of education for both turf managers and equipment technicians - of which both play an integral role in maintaining golf courses. Plan to bring your team and join us at the conference.

*There will be plenty of CEC points to obtain. The full list will be released in the upcoming weeks.

**Note: session titles, speakers and times are subject to change

TURF TRACK

The Turf Track will be held in the Arbutus Ballroom on the main floor of the hotel.

Join the following speakers for 2 1/2 days packed full of education:

James Beebe

Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club - former Superintendent

Emily Eslinger MSc, PAg

Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Management - Section Head, Surface Water

Mike Hills

Seed Research of Oregon - Technical Agronomist & Customer Sales Manager

Dr. Tom Hsiang BSc, MSc, PhD

University of Guelph - Professor

John Kaminski M.S, PhD

Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences - Professor, Associate Head (Department of Plant Science), and Director (Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program)

Chase Straw

Texas A&M University Soil & Crop Sciences - Assistant Professor in Turf Science

Brian Vinchesi

Irrigation Consulting Inc - President

Peter Wendt

Congressional Country Club - Director of Course and Grounds

Superintendents Panel

EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS TRACK

Bring your Equipment Technicians, Assistants and Interns to the new track added to our program.

Headliner - Jim Nedin

Turf Industry Service Business Optimization - Consultant

Day 1 will be a formal day held at the hotel (room to be determined). Jim Nedin will be the main presenter, there will be educational sessions, and networking.

Day 2 will be held at a local golf course's maintenance shop and will be more of a practical type of day. There will be equipment demonstrations, hands-on learning and round table discussions.

SPONSORS

Thank you to the following sponsors who have generously contributed to this year's conference.

If you would like to join the others in sponsoring the Professional Development Days, click the link below for more details.

Sponsor the 2024 PDDs

TITLE SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSORS

INFOMERCIALS

We have a full lineup of diverse Infomercial presentations from our Industry Suppliers. To learn of the latest in technologies and to show your support back to Industry Suppliers, catch all of the Infomercials.

• Belchim
• Earth Microbial
• Envu
• Hydro Engineering
• Rain Bird
• Redox
• Seed Research of Oregon
• Syngenta

ACCOMMODATIONS

Book your hotel room now!

RESERVATIONS

Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

100 Harbour Road, Victoria BC

(250) 360-2999

Special Group rate is available from

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 to

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Rooms starting at $199 CAD per night

Click here to book your group rate for the BCGSA 2024 Professional Development Days

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Deadline for Reservations

The last day to book at this rate is Monday, November 4, 2024

Cancellation Policy

72 hours prior to arrival

Amenities

A full-service spa, a restaurant, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free resort. Free WiFi in public areas and a free area-shuttle are provided. Additionally, 1 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. All rooms offer conveniences like sittings areas, coffee makers, free WiFi, and free wired Internet. 24-hour room service, satellite TV, and hair dryers are among other amenities available to guests.

Marriott Bonvoy Membership

Marriott Bonvoy Members enjoy a variety of exclusive benefits at over 30 different brands! Member preferred rates, complimentary Wi-Fi, mobile check-in and so much more. Start earning points today to redeem for free nights! Not a member?

Join today by clicking the link!

MAP of DOWNTOWN VICTORIA

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FUNDRAISING

BCGSA / MS Silent Auction

This event is a fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada and the BCGSA.

During the seminars, auction items from our amazing suppliers will be open to bid on from all delegates.

Purchase the product you need for next year NOW and help raise money for the MS Society of Canada!

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If you are interested in donating products to this worthy fundraiser, please contact:

Dean Piller: dpiller@telus.net

OR

Dena Gent: dena@armower.com