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a candidate; however, education
alone may not.
Status as a CSFM has laid the
groundwork for my success in the
sports turf industry. It has taken my
career to new heights and provided
tangible credibility to my work.
Eligibility into the CSFM program
is based on a point system. You
may earn points based on your
level of education or the degree of
education you have obtained, as well
as the field of study. For example, a
bachelor's degree in business would
earn fewer points than a bachelor's
degree in turf management.
A degree helps earn points for
eligibility, but so does experience.
You may not become eligible for the
exam based on education alone, but
you may become qualified based
solely on experience.
Eligibility points for experience
are similar to points for education;
you will earn more points for being
the head of your department than
you would while occupying a labor
position.
Becoming qualified is the first
step. Once that information is
compiled and confirmed with STMA
headquarters, you may qualify for
the exam. An examination may be
proctored at a location near you at
any time of the year you choose to
set up.
The exam is also offered at
the annual STMA Conference &
Exhibition, which will be held in
San Diego in January 2016.
The exam itself is composed
of four parts: Agronomics, Pest
Management, Administration and
Sports-Specific Field Management.
Becoming a CSFM requires
passion, commitment and
professionalism. Sports turf
managers are professional and
passionate about growing the
standards in the turf industry. As
a CSFM, there is an extra level of
commitment to excellence needed
to continue raising the bar for sports
fields.
SPORTS TURF
Georgia State Soccer Complex in Atlanta, GA
