From the President: 2026 Season-End Message

As we approach the close of another successful year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we have made together and thank our members, sponsors, partners, Board of Directors and dedicated staff for their continued support of the Western Canadian Turfgrass Association.  READ MORE

 


63rd Annual WCTA Golf & Sportsfield Management Trade Show - Main Floor Sold-Out in 12 Minutes!

by WCTA Staff First Look at Booth Location Assignments - Handful of Booths Left in the Upper Foyer Affectionately known as "Open Season," trade show booth registration for the 63rd Annual Western Canada Turfgrass Association Conference & Trade Show, taking place Feb 9-11, 2027 at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC,  opened at 9:00am Pacific on Wednesday, October 21 with all 58 main-floor booths selling out in just 12 minutes!  READ MORE  

Our Official & Exclusive Hotel Partner 2027

THE HOTEL AT RIVER ROCK The Hotel at River Rock offers thoughtfully appointed, relaxed luxury that is bound to impress.  READ MORE

New Media Partner Update

via WCTA Board of Directors The WCTA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Broadsheet Creative of Vancouver, BC has been selected as our new Media Services Partner under a three-year agreement (with options for two one-year extensions).  READ MORE  

2027 WCTA Member Dues Heads-Up

October 1, 2026 Dear WCTA Members, Annual dues invoices are typically sent mid to late November.  All invoices are emailed to individual members or the main contact we have on file if there are multiple members at your facility.  READ MORE  

2026 Turfgrass Research Contributions

The turgrass research funding year begins with our annual conference and trade show through fundraising efforts made possible by donations to our Silent Auction and of course the lucky bid winners who purchase these goods and services!  READ MORE  

Coming Events Summary October 2026 Update

Here's a comprehensive list of upcoming turf management and related professional development and networking opportunities.  We update this page frequently as more informaton becomes available so please check back often.  READ MORE 

Revisions to IPM Manual for Turf Managers in BC Nearing Completion

By Mario Lanthierall images courtesy Mario Lanthier The revision is near completion for the publication “IPM Manual for Turf Managers in British Columbia".  READ MORE  

IIABC Leadership Forum 2026

IIABC INVITES YOU TO THE INAUGURAL: IIABC Leadership Forum 2026Water, Growth & the Future of British ColumbiaWednesday, November 25 & Thursday, November 26, 2026Coast Bastion Hotel, Nanaimo  |  In person or by live streamTwo days. One room. The conversations shaping what kind of province British Columbia becomes. READ MORE