Welcome to the TGAA website
The Turf Grass Association of Australia (TGAA) was formed in Melbourne after a meeting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 22nd 1989. A steering committee was elected and the Aims and Objectives written and later ratified at the first Annual General Meeting in April 1990. Thus the official TGAA was formed to give all turf managers and allied trades a single representative body. Up until this time sportsfield curators, racecourse managers, council workers, groundsmen and those connected with the industry such as chemical, fertiliser and irrigation personnel had only a small amount of input into how the Sportsturf Industry was organized. The formation of the TGAA meant that everyone associated with the industry, no matter how small had a say. Describing ourselves as a non-profit industry body totally funded by its members and through sponsorship, we represent turf practitioners and industry bodies Australia wide no matter their size. In addition to the general industry information provided throughout this site, information specific to each state or region can be found by clicking on the relevant state name.
| UPCOMING SEMINARS AND EVENTS - 2012 |
| Click on the relevant state link (left) to download information and registration forms |
| May 8 STA ACT Annual Golf Day |
| May 16 STA QLD Turf EXPO |
| June 4-8 AGCSA National Turfgrass Conference- Melbourne |
| July 4 STA NSW Workshop |
| July 11 TGAA WA TURF ALIVE Sports turf seminar |
| July 18 STA QLD Sponsors Day |
| July 25 TGAA VIC Cricket Wicket Seminar |
| July 25 STA ACT Seminar |
| August 14 STA NSW Regional Sportturf Seminar |
| August 22 STA QLD Cricket Wicket Seminar |
| September 11-12 STA NSW Cricket Wicket Seminar |
| October 3 TGAA WA Sportsturf Chemicals Seminar |
| October 17 STA QLD Western Bus Trip |
| November 21 TGAA VIC Summer Seminar |
| November 27 TGAA WA Turf Industry Awards |
| December 12 TGAA WA Social Day |
| NATIONAL INTEREST ITEMS To download Adobe reader Click here |
Threat of toxic playgrounds - Sydney Morning Herald 22 January 2012  |
| Comparison of fake and natural turf -John Colwill www.plantsman.com.au |
| Health risks of artificial turf justify moratorium |
| Legal action launched on lead in artificial turf - USA 2008 |
Proposed watering restriction definitions and schedules as determined by Government.  |
| NEWS |
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at National Turfgrass Conference in Adelaide on Thursday 16th June. TGAA Victoria's State Graduate finalist, Rebecca Dynon wins the inaugrural award. Congratulations goes to Rebecca and we wish her all the best for the future. Pictured below is Rebecca accepting the award at the awards night dinner at the prestigious Sebel Playford. The National Winner will receive a once in a life time opportunity for career development and exposure to industry practices with an overseas educational trip including airfare and accommodation. Also pictured below, are the state finalists after the presentation (Shaun Patterson, Brendan Ott, Danny Hull and Luke Cousins). Congratulations goes to all state finalists and TGAA thanks TORO for sponsoring this national award and looks forward to working with them regarding the 2012 awards. |
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| 28 April 2011 We are sorry to hear of the sudden and unexpected passing of the wife of TGASA President, Peter Le Riche. The South Australian contgingent of TGAA expresses thier condolences, as does all the other TGAA state committees. |
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Jan 2011 Flood crisis- With the recovery obviously going to take time, our thoughts go out to all that are effected by the floods in Queensland and Victoria. It is comforting to know that Australians are resilient and our "mateship" attitude will help get us through tough times like this. |
