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STMA stands for the Sports Turf Managers Association, a nonprofit professional association that supports individuals who manage sports fields and other turf surfaces. The organization aims to advance professional excellence in sports surface management through education, certification, standards development, and networking. Members include field managers, athletic facility staff, groundskeepers, and students who work in or study turf maintenance.

The association offers a certification program called the Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM), which recognizes demonstrated

STMA organizes an annual conference and exhibition that includes technical sessions, demonstrations, and an expo. It

STMA also operates the STMA Foundation, which funds scholarships and research to advance science and practice

Chapters exist across the United States and internationally, and the organization maintains partnerships with industry suppliers

knowledge
and
experience
in
field
management
and
requires
education,
experience,
and
a
passing
exam.
publishes
sports-industry
resources,
including
practical
guides,
best-practice
articles,
and
technical
standards
related
to
field
maintenance,
safety,
and
sustainability.
The
organization
publishes
SportsTurf
magazine
and
maintains
an
online
library
of
articles
and
webinars.
in
turf
management.
and
educational
institutions.