Brief explanation of the seminar’s purpose and goals with an outline of the programme and schedule.
Topic: Sand supply and amendments
The learning points:
• Sand supplies and the changes in quarries
• Understanding the important physical properties of sands
• Decision making process for adding amendments
• The importance of testing sands
Topic: Understanding the Science in Cricket Pitch Compaction
The presentation will cover the fundamentals of achieving the best compaction by understanding the changes in soil performance through the changes in moisture content during the preparation.
The use of a Nuclear Density / Moisture meter allows the curator to understand what moisture condition the soil is at during the complete preparation cycle.
Topic: Staff retention | Staff attraction
Ben will talk about "How to build a team that great staff want to be a part of... and keep them!"
AGM is open to TMSA financial members and seminar guests.
Networking break.
Topic: Converting Kikuyu sportsfields to Tif Tuf Bermuda
Steve will talk about the breeding history of Tif Tuf and the experience of introducing the grass to Victoria over the last seven years with some interesting project highlights and learnings.
Jeremy will then take us on his journey of converting Kikuyu sportsgrounds from Kikuyu to couch grass and why he is now using Tif Tuf in this program. He will discuss why he is doing this and the tips and tricks he has developed along the way.
Topic: The art of communication and connection
Through this engaging, entertaining, and inclusive presentation, Jarrod covers Public Speaking, Leadership, Crisis and Stressful Communication, Nerves & Anxiety, Personal Brand, Preparation and more.
You will leave feeling inspired, motivated, and passionate about ensuring your connections on a personal and professional level are authentic, real and matter.
Review, summarise, feedback.
Networking opportunities.