Event Schedule

Join the newly reinstated Mid-Atlantic Sports Turf Managers Association during our first membership drive on March 17 at Camden Yards. 

09:00-10:00 am   Registration

10:00-10:30 am   MASTMA Chapter President Address with Ryan Bjorn

10:30-11:30 am    Turf Research Update with Dr. Joseph Roberts

11:30-12:30 pm    Season Checklist & Tour with Nicole McFadyen

12:30-01:30 pm   Q&A – Lunch & Networking

More detail on speakers:

Ryan Bjorn, Maryland SoccerPlex, MASTMA President
Ryan will discuss the progress of the newly formed MASTMA, introduce you to the Board of Directors, highlight member benefits, and give you a sneak peek into what MASTMA has to offer its members in 2017.

Dr. Joseph Roberts, University of College Park, MASTMA Board Member
Dr. Roberts will provide a brief overview of turf microbiology as it pertains to turfgrass health, discuss current industry trends that have a significant impact on altering soil microflora, and gain insight from the audience on future directions for useful turfgrass research projects.

Nicole McFadyen, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, MASTMA Secretary
Nicole will discuss the challenges with the unique surface at Oriole Park and the factors that contributed to the decision to install a new playing surface in December.  She will provide an on-field equipment demonstration and give us a “behind the scenes” tour of this iconic facility. 

This amazing morning closes with lunch, networking, and Q&A session with these esteemed turf industry professionals. 

PARKING:  Parking for the event will be in Lot A off of the 395 ramp and off of Russell Street. Guests will need to pull a ticket to park. Please bring the ticket with you to the event and an exit pass will be provided to you.  The entrance is located near Lot A. Guests should head towards the green awning called Home Plate Plaza @ Schafer Circle where you will be guided to the auxiliary clubhouse for the event.  Please click here to download a copy of the parking map.

Registration is now closed for this event. UNREGISTERED WAlk-ins for this event cannot be accomodated.

Tickets

$0.00 Members

$25.00 Non-Members