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By Dean Cleaver in Training on 21st Oct 2008 12:00
A conference for the New Emerging Golfing Nations
As part of FEGGA's commitment to working with and assisting the new emerging golfing Nations, FEGGA, will in November stage a Conference to help support their establishment and growth for the future. The aim of the Conference will be to focus on the needs of these Countries as they establish an industry that will be sharing the responsibility of delivering sustainable golf. The Conference will be held at the Kompas-Lovec Hotel in Bled, http://www.kompas-lovec.eu/ Slovenia during 17 - 19 November 2008 and will be open for anyone working or representing the Golf Course industry. The Conference will be aimed at all areas of Golf Course Management covering subjects on:
Golf Course design:
These two seminars will be delivered by The European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) and will focus on how to choose the right Architect and what to look at when making this important decision. It will also focus on building the right design of golf course and how that decision impacts on the future maintenance needed and long term quality
Project Planning and Specification through to Construction and grow-in of the Golf Course:
Presented jointly by the EIGCA and the Golf Environment Organisation (GEO)
Presented by Sylvain Duval, Golf Course Superintendent at Polaris World.
Education:
These subjects will be covered by FEGGA and the European Greenkeeping Training Unit (EGEU)
Environment:
Presented by Jonathan Smith, CEO and representatives of the Golf Environment Organisation
Best Golf Course Practice:
Keith Duff of the R&A Golf Course Committee will illustrate the role of sustainability and how benchmarking can really assist you on the golf course.
The Slovenian model:
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BOOKING FORM FOR FEGGA Conference
Developing an Industry for the Future
A conference for the new developing Golfing Nations
17-19 November 2008
Final day for bookings along with payment need to be made to Dean Cleaver - FEGGA CEO by 31st October 2008. (Forms can be returned either by email at deancleaver@fegga.org or via fax at +44 1789 762912)
The cost is inclusive of 2 nights hotel accommodation at the Kompas-Lovec Hotel, Bled, Slovenia plus all meals including a reception on the 17th November and dinner on the evening of the 18th November along with conference costs.
Delegate
Name/Names (if sharing):
Address:
Contact Telephone Number:
E-mail:
Price per delegate (Single room)
Total amount due
Payment can be made by cheque, payable to FEGGA or by direct transfer to:
HSBC
Alcester Road
Studley
Warwickshire
B80 7AN
England
IBAN: GB04MIDL 4005 1557 3720 15
BIC: MIDLGB22
FEGGA is Dedicated to Communicate and Share Environmentally Sustainable Ideals and Skills for Quality Golf Course Management
Read more articles in Training, by Dean Cleaver or from October 2008.
