Custodial and Grounds
A well-trained custodial and grounds crew knows what to do, why they are doing it, and how best to take care of park maintenance. This area contains resources applicable to staff organization, health and safety, and efficient logistical approaches to improve custodial and grounds operations.
Playing Conditions Index for Synthetic Turf
Sports Turf Management Association
The PCI is now available in a digital format for both natural grass fields and synthetic turf fields. It is a protected Excel spreadsheet and users can only enter information in the cells that allow entry. The spreadsheet can be saved under different file names by the field manager to maintain records for each field.
STMA Playing Conditions Index©
Sports Turf Management Association
The STMA PCI can also be used to help garner publicity and acclaim for your field.
How to Keep Your Infield Level
Beacon Athletics
Basic techniques to level a baseball infield with a level board.
The Science of Infields
TurfaceAthletics
An introduction to the components of a safe, playable infield.
Chalking Baselines on Baseball Infields
Eric Greenspan
Techniques for baseball field preparation.
How to Add Infield Mix
Smart Turf
This video explains how to properly add infield mix to an infield in easy to follow steps.
Baseball Field Maintenance - Dragging and Raking
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio State University
This video is an instructional video about Dragging and Raking as part of the Baseball Field Management certificate course from The Ohio State University.
Cardinals Classroom: Grass Patterns 101
St. Louis Cardinals
This video gives us a quick lesson on how we create the grass patterns on baseball fields.
Introduction to Infield Conditioners
TurfaceAthletics
This video explains how moisture management tools work more effectively on your infield.
Sample Athletic Field Care Operation Guidelines
West Chester Area School District
Athletic field care guidelines for users
Soccer Field Maintenance and Management
Jim Puhalla
If you really want to keep your fields in top condition, give each one at least a quick inspection every other week all year round (even during the off season).
Athletic Field Manual
Cranberry Township
This manual describes techniques for maintaining various athletic fields
Setting a realistic standard for infield mixes
SportsTurf
This article outlines a number of expert opinions about what the standard infield mix should be for baseball fields.
Frequently Asked Questions AboutVarious Types of Playground Surfaces
International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association
FAQs about various playground surface materials
Introduction to Soil Quality
Penn State Extension
Background information about soil structure
