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BCGSA 2025 Professional Development Days

December 3 - 5, 2025

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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TURF

Join us for three inspiring days of high-level learning, meaningful networking, and career development. 

This isn't just another conference - it's your launchpad for leadership, innovation, and lasting professional growth.  

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EXPLORE • LEARN • ADVANCE

THREE PROGRAMS TO POWER YOUR CAREER

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TURF PROGRAM

Join the following experts for 2 1/2 days packed full of education, industry advancements, strategies and solutions.

Jim Nedin - Jim Nedin Consulting Services

Frank Rossi - Cornell CALS 

Bill Kreuser PhD, BS, MS Turfgrade

Tim Fredericks, CPIC - Fredericks McGuire Ltd.

Ben McGraw PhD Penn State University

Ross Niewola - USGA Agronomy 

Steve Laing & Jarrett Brochez - Environment & Climate Change Canada

Shaun Dhaliwal - Pesticide Compliance Program - Health Canada

Thomas Bastis - PGA Tour Competitions Agronomist

EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

Support your team's development by bringing Equipment Technicians, Assistants and Interns to these specialist-led turf equipment sessions.

Jim Nedin - Jim Nedin Consulting Services

Currie Frank - Island Tractor & Supply

HORTICULTURE PROGRAM

Invite your Horticulturist to connect with fellow professionals and explore innovative approaches to golf course garden landscapes. 

Andrew Cousins - Terraflora Soilworks

Janis Matson - Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Cassie Gibeau - Honeybee Centre

Kristen Miskelly - Satin Flower Nurseries

Ben McGraw PhD - Penn State University 

 

INFOMERCIALS

Explore a dynamic lineup of Infomercial presentations from our valued industry suppliers - featuring the latest innovations and technologies.  Show your support by tuning in to every Infomercial.  

  • Aqua Aid Solutions
  • Belchim Canada
  • Hydro Engineering
  • Iconix Waterworks
  • Island Tractor & Supply
  • OASE
  • Plant Food
  • Rollins Machinery
  • Target Specialty Products

THANK YOU to our AMAZING SPONSORS

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BCGSA SILENT AUCTION

The BCGSA is shifting its silent auction focus to initiatives that give back to our members and the golf course management community. 

This year, the BCGSA’s silent auction is all about giving back—supporting the professionals and programs that keep our industry thriving. We feel it is time to reinvest in our community and strengthen the tools that drive success.

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SEE YOU IN VICTORIA!

Location

Registration

Conference Member Registration $499.00Register now
Offered to BCGSA members & their teams. Includes all education, coffee breaks, lunches and the Networking Reception. This registration type is restricted to members.
3rd and Above - Same Facility Members $399.00Register now
Offered to BCGSA member teams with two registered delegates looking to bring additional participants from the same facility. Includes all education, coffee breaks, lunches and the Networking Reception. This registration type is restricted to members.
Equipment Technician Program $399.00Register now
Offered to BCGSA members & their teams. Includes all education, coffee breaks, lunches, and the Networking Reception.This registration type is restricted to members.
Horticulture Program $399.00Register now
Offered to BCGSA members & their teams. Includes all education, coffee breaks, lunches, and the Networking Reception.This registration type is restricted to members.
Wednesday, December 3 - Day Pass Conference Registration $249.00Register now
Offered to BCGSA members & their teams. Includes all education, coffee breaks and lunch on the day attending.This registration type is restricted to members.
Thursday, December 4 - Day Pass Conference Registration $249.00Register now
Offered to BCGSA members & their teams. Includes all education, coffee breaks and lunch on the day attending.This registration type is restricted to members.
Friday, December 5 - Day Pass Conference Registration $249.00Register now
Offered to BCGSA members & their teams. Includes all education and coffee breaks on the day attending.This registration type is restricted to members.
Conference Non-Member Registration $599.00Register now
Offered to non-BCGSA members. Includes all education, coffee breaks, lunches & the Networking Reception.
Social Package Registration $99.00Register now
Offered to partners accompanying BCGSA members. Includes access to the Networking Reception on December 3, 2025. Not intended for golf facility registrants. This registration type is restricted to members.
Virtual Only
Conference Virtual Attendance Member Rate $499.00Register now
Offered to BCGSA members & their teams. Includes all education - virtually. To collect CEC's during the virtual presentations, each BCGSA member and/or their team member must be registered individually to receive the viewing link.This registration type is restricted to members.