For Immediate Release
Vancouver, B.C., February 18, 2009 - Fraserview Golf Course has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program.
Fraserview Golf Course was designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2003 and is one of only 677 courses in the world to receive the honour. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, endorsed by the United States Golf Association, provides information and guidance to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat and protect natural resources.
Golf courses from the United States, Africa, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, Mexico and Southeast Asia have achieved certification in the program. "Fraserview Golf Course has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property." Said Jim Sluiter, Staff Ecologist for the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Programs.
"To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas," explained Sluiter. These categories include: Environmental Planning, Wildlife & Habitat Management, Outreach and Education, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation and Water Quality Management.
Courses go through a recertification process every two years. For more information on golf and the environment, visit www.golfandenvironment.org.
"We are very pleased Fraserview has achieved its re-certification from the Audubon as it shows we are continuing to be a leader in golf course management with our commitment to environmental sustainability," said Howard Normann, Supervisor of Golf Operations.
"We are extremely proud of our work to maintain an environmentally friendly and sustainable golf course and our golf staff and volunteers are very pleased to again be recognized for their efforts in maintaining status as a Certified Audubon Sanctuary" added Mike Ferdinandi, Superintendent at Fraserview. Vancouver Parks Golf also participated in the Vancouver Golf & Travel Show at B.C. Place on February 14th and 15th and is offering an opportunity to win one Grand Prize package. No purchase is necessary, just visit vancouverparks.ca and sign-up for the golf newsletter between February 14th and April 30th, 2009 to be entered. The Grand Prize package for one lucky winner includes:
Primetime Golf Foursome with power carts at Fraserview Golf Course
Primetime Golf Foursome with power carts at McCleery Golf Course
Primetime Golf Foursome with power carts at Langara Golf Course
Warm-up bucket for each player at Fraserview and McCleery Golf Courses
About Vancouver Parks GolfVancouver Parks Golf is made up of the Fraserview, McCleery and Langara Championship Golf Courses. Fraserview recently won bronze in the "Best Public Course in Canada" category, and was voted one of the "Most underrated golf courses in Canada" by the SCOREGolf Magazine Golfer's Choice Awards. McCleery boasts a very active junior instruction program which helps to get young people started in the game and has developed an inner city youth golf program that introduces the game to children of the Downtown Eastside. Langara Golf Course offers enjoyment with peace and tranquility in the heart of Vancouver. The course offers top notch greens and well protected by bunkers providing a challenge for every level of golfer.3 Great Courses...One Great Experience.
About Audubon InternationalAudubon International is a not-for-profit, environment education organization dedicated to educating, assisting and inspiring millions of people from all walks of life to protect and sustain the land, water and natural resources around them. Its award-winning education and certification programs, has helped more the 5,800 businesses, golf courses, schools, communities and new developments improve environmental performance and manage natural resources responsibly on more then one million acres of land.
For more information, contact Audubon International at 518-767-9051 or acsp@auduboninternational.org or visit their website at www.auduboninternation.org. Contact Information
For more information please visit vancouverparks.ca or contact:
Mr. Ron Caswell
Manager of Operations, Vancouver East District
604.257.8582
ron.caswell@vancouver.ca
Mr. Howard Normann
Supervisor of Golf Operations
604.718.6533
howard.normann@vancouver.ca
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