Queensland Sports Turf Managers Association

QSTMA Mechanical Education Day. 9th May 2026 at Keperra Country Golf Club, 8am.

The Queensland Sports Turf Managers Association is holding a Mechanical Education Day at Keperra Country Golf Club on Tuesday June 9th.

This day is open to all turf apprentices, mechanics, and any staff who seek to increase their repertoire of knowledge

Please email rsvp’s to [email protected] by 31st of May if you wish to attend.

Australian Sports Turf Managers Association

LAST CHANCE for Registration - 27th /28th/29th May - Greenway Turf Solutions Pty Ltd TurfConnect 26

Your invited to attend the Inaugural TurfConnect 26 presented by Greenway Turf Solutions supported by the QSTMA being held at Kooralbyn Valley Golf Resort.

"Where Knowledge meets Innovation"

Please see the details attached, this is a Country Conference style of Education.
See the Flyer for the Format and Agenda of the Conference including information regarding the Plenary sessions and times, Golf, Accommodation and Meals.

The QR Code in the pdf can be scanned with a phone or clicked on to access the registration page. Also here is a link to register for GTS TurfConnect 26
https://www.trybooking.com/DKCSP

Registration Options

Full Delegate
Twin Share Room: $250 per person (2 nights)
Single Room: $450 per person (2 nights)

Day Delegate with Accommodation $150 per person - Includes 1 night accommodation (twin share only)

Day Delegate (No Accommodation)
Free

Invoice Payment Option
For delegates who are unable to pay online via credit card, we have added an option on the event registration page to request an invoice. Delegates selecting this option will receive an invoice from GTS closer to the date of the event.
A link to the invoice request form is available below and on the home page of the event registration website.
Request an invoice for GTS TurfConnect 26

TurfConnect is designed to be an educational conference specifically for Turf Managers and their teams, ranging from superintendents through to apprentices.

This Conference promises to be a great event for networking and team bonding, informative sessions, a get away and to experience the Kooralbyn Valley Golf Course layout.
Please note - the State of Origin Game 1 is on the Wednesday night 27th May - dinner and drinks are included.

Hope to see you there.

You’re invited to the QLD QSTMA Field Day! 🌱🚜

Nuturf, in partnership with the Queensland Sports Turf Managers Association, are bringing together the best minds in the industry for an educational event covering agronomic talks by Nuturf's Dr Mark Walker and Jyri Kaapro from Envu Australia and New Zealand, plus live machinery demos by Jacobsen Turf Mowers, Husqvarna and Redexim.

RSVP via your Nuturf rep or [email protected]

📆 Tuesday 12th May, 7:30am – 2pm
📍 Nudgee Golf Club Incorporated, 1207 Nudgee Rd, Nudgee QLD 4014
🎟️ Free event with breakfast and lunch included

Palm Lake Group Pelican Waters Golf Club, Qld is seeking a Greenskeeper.

Details of the position are available on the ASTMA website
https://www.astma.com.au/_employmentads/page/id/17135.

To view all current Sports Turf Management job ads or to post a job ad, click here: http://bit.ly/3VFThMm.

Nominations are open for the ASTMA National Turf Industry Awards, hosted in partnership with Syngenta which will be held in Melbourne on Monday June 22 at the Palladium Ballroom at the Crown Complex.

The prestigious national awards acknowledge excellence in our industry and recognise the outstanding initiatives and achievements of sports turf managers.

The ASTMA is calling on nominations for the following awards:

Claude Crockford Sustainability & Environmental Award, sponsored by Syngenta

Excellence in Sportsfields & Grounds Management Award, sponsored by Toro

Sports Turf Management Team of the Year Award, sponsored by Repco Australia

Nominations CLOSE April 30.

Click this link to nominate: www.astma.com.au/education/turf-awards/about-astma-national-awards/

Stadiums Queensland, Qld is seeking a Groundsperson.

Details of the position are available on the ASTMA website
https://www.astma.com.au/_employmentads/page/id/17162.

To view all current Sports Turf Management job ads or to post a job ad, click here: http://bit.ly/3VFThMm.

SAVE THE DATE

Tuesday 28th April 2026 - 8.45am

Save the Date for our next QSTMA Association Day being held at Easts Leagues Club - Totally Workwear Stadium - 40 Mains Avenue, Coorparoo, Brisbane

Open to all GCSAQ/STAQ members and invited guests.

Please rsvp to [email protected]

Australian Sports Turf Managers Association

A great turnout yesterday for the QSTMA Walkntalk education day that was held at Southport Golf Club.

A big thank you to Southport Golf Club Superintendent Stuart Moore for hosting the event.

Also thank you to our presenters Peter Kirby from Indigo, Dr Nicholas Tabi Amponsah from AgriChem and Cameron Stuart from Indigo.

Thank you to everyone who attended the event. We look forward to seeing you at our next event which will be announced shortly.

Australian Sports Turf Managers Association