I am excited to represent Manitoba as your new regional director. I would like to thank my colleagues across the province for this opportunity. It is an honour and I will do my best to represent Manitoba and our profession.

The CGSA hosted the CGCMC in Montreal this past February 27-29. The event was successful with an excellent speaker lineup and a tradeshow that was very well received by exhibitors and attendees alike. There were numerous attendees from Manitoba at this event, as many as can be remembered in recent years.

Is it spring? Can you tell Mother Nature that. As of May 1^st there are many courses in the province that have yet to open and a bunch that did get open, well most closed again due to a massive spring storm. Areas just south of Calgary and west towards the Rockies received 12” or more of snow at the end of April. It was already a slow spring to get things melted, as cool temperatures have been the theme, but the recent snow has definitely halted the spring energy towards golf.

It was a mild winter here in Ontario and that trend continued into spring. Golf courses in the province overwintered well with limited to no reports of winter injury. The milder weather allowed many clubs to get an early start on spring projects.

As we enter May and the weather continues to improve, it is going to get busy on golf courses across the province as crew members return to work, wrap up spring projects, and prepare for the season ahead. Most clubs in Southern Ontario are now open and those in Northern Ontario preparing to open later this month.

In support of our Canadian golf industry partners, Golf Canada is pleased to offer all CGSA members one free pass to the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club any day except Friday/Saturday (concert days). You must go through admissions and present your CGSA membership card and ID, and you will be granted access to the grounds. Please note that no additional guest passes are included.

Nominations for the 2024 CGSA/ENVU Superintendent of the Year Award will be received until June 30, 2024.

Lori Micucci at:lmicucci@golfsupers.com

RENEWAL OF THE ACCREDITED GOLF SUPERINTENDENT (AGS)  DESIGNATION

For more information on how you can achieve and track your designation, please click here or contact Lori at ext. 27 at the CGSA office. 

Membership renewal notices were held up a few weeks in order to incorporate our NEW Club Membership Category. We are happy to inform you that CGSA, BCGSA and MGSA members will receive their official renewal notice by email on May 8^th . You will be provided with a link and information on how to renew either your National, Provincial and/or both your National & Provincial (including Club Memberships) dues.

The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and The Toro Company are pleased to announce their renewed three-year partnership as a Platinum Plus sponsor, which includes the exclusive sponsorship of the CGSA/Toro Assistant Superintendent of the Year Award, and the Gordon Witteveen Award. In addition, Toro will sponsor the CGSA Fall Field Day Welcome Reception for 2024 – 2026 as well as a Reception at the newly announced Summer Shamble for 2024 – 2026. Toro will also be a contributor to the CGSA Online Auction until 2026.

May 6 - 12 is CMHA’s Mental Health Week! This year’s theme is centered on the healing power of compassion and through our partnership with CMHA and the Not Myself Today program, we encourage everyone to raise awareness and promote understanding about mental health. 

As a member of the CGSA, you now have the option to add Kii by CloudMD CGSA’s Member and Family Assistance Program to your renewal for the low cost of $50. We provide a wide-range of mental health programs that create a connected, stepped-care approach to mental health from prevention to treatment. Kii is our health & wellness program accessed via our user-friendly platform or 24/7 phone line that can be configured based on the needs of each individual.