VGCSA - The Toolbox Team PD Prize

Once again in 2022, the VGCSA has partnered with The Toolbox Team to provide the opportunity for two VGCSA course members to attend The Sports Turf Leadership Forum in Melbourne for free!

The Sports Turf Leadership Forum

Leadership development for the Sports Turf Industry

Modern Concepts - Industry Experts - Practical Skills

Facilitated by leadership and industry expert Ben Gibson, The Sports Turf Leadership Forum is a two-day workshop featuring industry expert guest speakers, modern leadership concepts, case studies, networking and professional development. The Forum will cover topics across technology and the future, individual and team characteristics, leading generations, workplace well-being and the importance of clarity, support and trust in effective leadership.

The Melbourne Sports Turf Leadership Forum will be held from Tuesday to Wednesday, 23-24 August at the Spring Valley Golf Club.

VGCSA - The Toolbox Team Professional Development Prize

Applications are open to VGCSA course members only.

How to apply

Outline in 200 words or less:

1. The reason why you would like to attend the Melbourne Leadership Forum.

2. Why do you think the Forum would be of particular benefit to you?

Please provide your answer by email to [email protected] and ensure that your application includes VGCSA - The Toolbox Team PD Prize in the Subject line.

Entries close at 5pm, Friday 15 July

The two winning entrants will be notified via email by 29 July.

Here is what our 2021 winners had to say...

Ben is an engaging speaker who knows how to draw an audience in and keep them invested in the two-day forum. You leave feeling motivated and inspired, and well on your way to becoming a better leader without even knowing it. He gives you the tools for self-improvement, not only for yourself but also the ability to instil them in your staff...

Ben Lucas. Superintendent, Tocumwal Golf Club

The Toolbox Team took the attendees through several workshop format tasks around staff management, leadership and general philosophies to get more enjoyment out of not only your professional life, but life in general. The group responded really well to the tasks and it evoked a lot of honest, indepth conversation from the participants in a really good and supportive environment. I’m sure I speak for all who attended when I say that I gained a lot of valuable tools from the forum and it’s something I’d recommend any aspiring turf manager to attend if the chance arises.

Nicholas Douglas. Superintendent, Cranbourne Golf Club