Kentucky Sports Field Management Association

Our organization is committed to promoting safer playing surfaces by providing opportunities for turfgrass professionals to gain insight and knowledge of turf maintenance practices.

Henderson County Softball Field by KYSFMA members Nate Dotson & Shannon Troutman

What is KYSFMA?

The Kentucky Sports Turf Managers Association (KYSFMA) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting safe, high-quality athletic fields and advancing the profession of sports turf management across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

We support turf professionals at all levels — from parks and rec to professional sports — through education, networking, advocacy, and hands-on training. Our goal is to help members grow their skills, connect with industry leaders, and elevate the standards of sports turf in Kentucky.

Whether you're maintaining a Little League diamond, a high school football field, or a college soccer pitch, KYSFMA is your community and resource for everything turf.

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Elizabethtown Sports Park taken care of by board member Chase Watson

Upcoming Events

University of Cumberlands with TVSFMA

June 24th
8am ET - 3:30pm ET
Come learn about natural turf and synthetic with TVSFMA!
Get your CEU’s and network with turf professionals!

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Elizabethtown Sports Park Field and Equipment Demo Day

August 5th 2026
8am-3:30 pm ET
1401 West Park Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Hear about how Etown Sports Park manages their complex with the amount of games/events they host!
Come see equipment and get hand on experience with it!

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Louisville Slugger Field Day/Annual Meeting

October 22nd At Lousiville Slugger Field
Join KYSFMA members Tod Shafer & Brock Hammond as they talk about the in’s and out’s of Louisville Slugger Field.
Our first annual meeting of the future of KYSFMA!
Get your CEU’s and free meal!

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