Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS)


Registration is open for OTS 2025!

February 19 & 20, 2025 in Guelph, ON

Don't miss the early bird deadline. Register before January 15, 2025

Whether you're interested in sports, lawn care, golf, recreational facilities or nursery sod, there are sessions for you! The lineup for OTS 2025 includes:

  • Advancements in Turfgrass Varieties: Reducing Inputs Without Compromising Quality with Dr. Kyley Dickson
  • Panel Discussion: Behind the Scenes Look at Holding National Tournaments with Joe Breedon, Trevor Warner, Casey Colthurst, and Jamie Kell
  • Nematodes and What You Need to Know with Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski
  • Calculating Realistic User Fee Systems with Terry Piche
  • Invasive Pests of Landscape Plants with Cassie Russell
  • Pest Scouting Best Practices for Sod Farms with Matt Legg
  • And more!

OTS is an educational event and you can earn credits, points, and certification through our industry partners:

  • ORFA Professional Designation Credits
  • GCSAA Education Points
  • CGSA Accreditation Program
  • Ontario Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Continuing Education Credits
  • New this year: Certificate of attendance from Professional Lawn Care Association of Ontario

View the other Sessions and Speakers at www.TurfSymposium.ca

Take advantage of an OTS Partner Association Discount!

OTS organizing partner discounts are available to members of the following associations:

  • Nursery Sod Growers Association
  • Ontario Recreation Facilities Association
  • Professional Lawn Care Association of Ontario
  • Sports Turf Canada
  • U of G Alumni (new this year!)

To take advantage of your member discount, use the following DISCOUNT CODE when registering:

Facility25

Registering for more than one person? Please fill out the registration form for one individual and then click "ADD" on the CHECK OUT SUMMARY to register the next individual before checkout. Be sure to enter the Discount Code each time, if applicable.

Questions?

Please contact us by phone at 226-971-1563 or by email at GTI@uoguelph.ca