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Microscopy of the Biotope of Grass, January 2018

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The Czech Greenkeys Association, in cooperation with Mendel University, organized another course on Microscopy of the Biotope of Grass held in Brno on Tuesday 9 January. All 17 participants expressed their satisfaction with the intensive course and its precise targeting of the greenkeeper. In the introductory lecture block Ing. Jaroslav Záhora CSc. from the Institute of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition Microscope and Principles of its Practical Use. In his speech, he concentrated on rich soil life, such as interaction of soil organisms and plants, nitrogen transformation in the soil and mineralization of nitrogenous substances. Doc. Ing. Ivana Šafránková Ph.D. from the Institute of Cultivation, Plant Breeding and Phytosanitary Education has established the basic characteristics of the main groups of grass pathogens and the identification of the characteristic determinants of the main fungal pathogens of grasses. She also dealt with correct sampling, processing and preparation for microscopy. Specified the methods for determining the presence of nematodes in the samples. In the final third block, Ing. Jan Winkler, Ph.D. from the Institute of Plant Biology focused on the basics of grass physiology and anatomy (leaf, rootstock, roots, sprouting and emergence). The course was good. The members of the association will find more information on www.czgreen.com in the member section under PUBLICATION / ELECTRONICS and in the spring issue of GREEN magazine 1/2018.

Seminar and Conference of the Czech Greenkeeper Association 2018

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Seminar and Conference of the Czech Greenkeeper Association 2018 a two-day seminar was held on 31 January to 1 February at the premises of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, as well as the 19th Annual Election Conference. The new Executive Committee will be elected for the next four-year term by Michal Voigts (chairman), Jiří Kapeš, Vladislav Chvátal, Ondřej Hotový and Miloš Trojan. In the circular hall (Faculty of Engineering), six of our leading and foreign experts and specialists presented interesting lectures. The event was greeted by Aleš Libecajt and Brno Mendel University Stanislav Hejduk. The golf course regulator for the Austrian golf federation and international referee Mark Rotemund (Styrian GC Murhoff) chose Greenkeeping effectively. Jiri Kapeš approached current trends and an innovative approach to golf courses, Jiří Lahodný gave a lecture on Greenkeepers travel, education and volunteering. Kamil Pechenko summed up where CSG has moved over the past ten years and the benefits of greenkeeper membership. Stanislav Hejduk advised how to easily save the irrigation water on the pitch and how we live with it in the soil. He also shared new knowledge from grassroots conferences in 2017. Dalibor Procházka from the ČGF drew attention to the news in the rules for 2018.

At the follow-up annual conference of the Association, Jiri Kapeš presented a report on the activities of the CSG in 2017. It resulted from the fact that all the planned events were successfully implemented, including a certified exam of the gardening technician – greenkeeper code 41-001-M at Plzeňská Dýšina, practical course in Ropice, 5. Field Days of ETS in Brno, Greenkeeper Winter School in Lednice na Moravě and traditional annual golf tournament in Malevil. At the end of the conference, which confirmed among others the current 194 members, the emphasis on educational activities and a slightly surplus budget, a social evening was held. The success of the event was also contributed by the presentation of the most interesting activities, mechanization and products of the Union Patrons that were exhibited within the Circular Hall (Faculty of Engineering). After the Seminar and the 2018 Conference, Green Spring 1/2018 will look back in the first April week.

Winter school of greenkeepers

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Czech greenkeepers association in co-operation with Mendel University in Brno,

Department of animal nutrition and grassland science, Faculty of Agronomy

Department of Planting Design and Maintenance, Faculty of Horticulture and

Association for science and technology Faculty of AgriSciences of Mendel University in Brno

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17th DAYS OF EDUCATION

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17th DAYS OF EDUCATION
17th and 18th of November 2015 in Mhotel, Ljubljana

Tuesday, 17.11.2015

8.15 – 8.45 registration of participants

9.00 – 9.45 BRUCE JAMIESON (Toro’s Consultant Agronomist):
"Aeration and its Reasons"
9.45 – 10.30 DEAN CLEAVER (Executive Officer FEGGA):
"Believe in Yourself – managing yourself to succeed"

10.30 – 10.45 refreshment break

10.45 – 11.30 TOM BRODEUR (Golf Course Superintendent TPC BOSTON):
"PGA TOUR – Tournament Preparation at TPC Boston"
11.30 – 12.00 BART GOUDESEUNE (International Sales Manager, DCM):
"DCM fertilizer program for golf course and football fields"

12.30 – 13.30 lunch

13.30 – 14.15 RALPH WIEDENMANN (Service manager/greenkeeper, WIEDENMANN):
"Turf Maintenance" Part one
14.15 – 15.00 RALPH WIEDENMANN (Service manager/greenkeeper, WIEDENMANN):
"Turf Maintenance" Part two
15.00 – 15.15 refreshment break

15.15 – 16.00 TOM BRODEUR (Golf Course Superintendent TPC BOSTON):
"Practical Innovations"
16.00 – 16.30 ROK VALIČ (GEAVIS d.o.o.):
"New tools – old schools – use of drones for assessment of vegetation stress"
16.30 – 17.15 JOHN MASCARO (President and owner of Turf-Tec International):
"John Mascaro’s Photo Quiz Comes Alive"

18.30 – Dinner in Mhotel.

Wednesday, 18.11.2015

9.00 – 9.45 BRUCE JAMIESON (Toro’s Consultant Agronomist):
"Managing Nutrition and Irrigation"
9.45 – 10.30 PATRICK WALKER (Project Manager, Industry Engagement, GEO):
"Sustainability and Golf – Strengthening the long term success and viability of the sport"

10.30 – 11.00 refreshment break

11.00 – 11.45 JOHN MASCARO (President and owner of Turf-Tec International):
“The History of Aerification – The ‘Hole’ Story"
11.45 – 12.30 GEORG ZAUNER (INDIGROW Ltd.):
"Aminoacids and Biostimulants – The Building Blocks of Life"
12.30 – 13.00 LUCIE KORINKOVA (Assistant superintendent on golf course Kaskada,Brno):
"My experience on the US Tour"

13.30 – conclusion of 17th Days of Education and departing of participants

REGISTRATION FORM

Company (full address and details for invoice if company is the payer for participants):

 

is registering for attending 17th Days of Education organized by Slovenian Greenkeepers Association, which will be held on 17th and 18th of November 2015 in Mhotel in Ljubljana.

Name and surname of participant; dinner on Tuesday evening YES or NO

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PARTICIPATION FEE:
Members of SGA pay 100,00 EUR, non-members 130,00 EUR.
Participation fee covers organization of event and lectures, lunch, dinner, refreshments and snacks at breaks.
At completing the form do not forget to write down beside your name YES or NO if you will attend the Tuesday evening dinner in Mhotel.
Drinks ordered separately at meals participants pay on they own.
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TIME TO REGISTRATE:

Till including Friday 13.11.2015 with completed registration form and payment of participation fee.
Completed registration forms please send on: info@zvgis.si________________________________________

PAYMENT DETAILS:

Payment should be made on the following Bank account:

Name and address: ZDRUZENJE VZDRZEVALCEV GOLF IGRISC SLOVENIJE (ZVGIS)
TACENSKA CESTA 137, 1000 LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA
Bank name and address: NOVA LJUBLJANSKA BANKA d.d., Ljubljana,
Trg republike 2, 1520 Ljubljana
Bank Account: SI56 0208 6003 5810 679

Swift Code: LJBASI2X

We hereby declare that we are not Tax liable Association.

Original invoice will be sent on the available address within 7 days after payment was accepted.

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ACCOMODATION:

Mhotel*** http://www.m-hotel.si
Derčeva ulica 4, 1000 Ljubljana

Bed/breakfast in single room costs 63,00 EUR/night/room
Bed/breakfast in double room costs 80,00 EUR/night/room

Reservation should be made until 09.11.2015 on email: info@m-hotel.si

Telephone number: +386 (0) 1 513 70 29

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NEAREST AIRPORTS:

1. Ljubljana – Brnik (Slovenia)
2. Trieste (Italy)
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