Canadian Golf Industry Show Announced for November 2020

Canadian Golf Industry Show Announced for November 2020

[November 19, 2019] Niagara Falls, ON - It was announced today that the Canadian Golf Industry Show (CGIS) will take place the week of November 9, 2020 in Vancouver, BC.  The CGIS will feature The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference, presented by the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA); The Golf Business Canada Conference, presented by National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada) and the Tee Talks National Teaching and Coaching Conference, presented by the PGA of Canada alongside supporting partners;  Golf Canada, BCGSA, NGCOA Canada BC Chapter and PGA of BC.
 
The event will see the individual conferences of the presenting partners coincide at the same location at the same time.  The selected location for the conference events is the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel.  This location will allow each individual conference to take place under one roof.  The trade show that is an integral part of each event will see exhibitors from all sectors including turf, business and the pro-shop.  This approach is a great benefit to the delegates and broadens the marketing value for suppliers.  The show is branded as the Canadian Golf Industry Show and will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. 
 
“CGSA is very excited about this partnership. Our positions as owner/operators, superintendents and golf professionals compliment each other in our workplaces, so bringing our associations together is a natural fit. There is much to learn from each other and bringing the whole industry together is paramount in a day and age when we're all so easily separated. We’ve been looking at this opportunity for some time, so to be able to see it come together for the betterment of golf business in Canada is exciting” said CGSA President, Greg Austin.
 
“The NGCOA Canada is honoured to be partnering with the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association and the PGA of Canada for the inaugural Canadian Golf Industry Show in Vancouver” said Lesley McMahon, President of NGCOA Canada.  “This kind of collaboration is what the NGCOA Canada is all about and bringing together these three events under the same roof alongside a shared trade show will benefit the entire industry.”
 
“We’re excited to congregate in Vancouver for this ground-breaking event that will undoubtedly be a game-changer for golf in Canada. Bringing together the business leaders across the various sectors of our industry under one roof aligns perfectly with our vision of increased collaboration to continue to grow the game and business of golf in Canada” said PGA of Canada President, Mark Paterson.
 
Watch for additional information on the Canadian Golf Industry Show to be released in the coming months.  
 
ABOUT THE CGSA:
The CGSA is a society committed to excellence in golf course management and environmental responsibility through the continuing professional development of its 1000 plus membership.  CGSA is the only national organization dedicated to supporting golf course superintendents and golf course management professionals in Canada.  CGSA provides benefits including representation and promotion of the profession, advocacy, certification, professional development and awards dedicated to this golf sector.  For more information on the CGSA please visit www.golfsupers.com or on Facebook or Twitter.
 
ABOUT THE NGCOA CANADA:
The NGCOA Canada is a not-for-profit trade association representing the business interests of Canadian golf course operators and related stakeholders, with a membership of over 1300. Key initiatives include the Golf Business Canada Conference & Trade Show, Spring Warm Up Meetings, Golfmax Purchasing Programs, Take A Kid To The Course, Get Golf Ready, GOLFEXPOs, Golfer’s Red Books, Rounds Played Reports, Revenue Tracker, Weather Impact Reports, Compensation & Benefits Reports, Business Consultation, and Government Advocacy. www.ngcoa.ca
 
ABOUT THE PGA OF CANADA
PGA of Canada is the Lifeblood of the Game of Golf. Established in 1911, the PGA of Canada is the second oldest and third largest professional golf association in the world. The PGA of Canada is a non-profit Association comprised of nearly 3,600 golf professionals across the country. The association’s mandate is to develop, promote and support its members in living a better life and earning a better living while growing participation, excellence and passion for the sport of golf. The association consists of the national office located in Acton, Ont., Zone Offices across the country. www.pgaofcanada.com
 
Contacts:
Kathryn Wood, COO, CGSA
kwood@golfsupers.com
416-626-8873
 
Jeff Calderwood, CEO, NGCOA Canada/Executive Director, CGSA
jcalderwood@ngcoa.ca/ jcalderwood@golfsupers.com
613-226-3616 / 416-626-8873
 
Kevin Thistle, CEO, PGA of Canada
kevin@pgaofcanada.com
519-853-5450