Athletic Fields and Sport Facilities
Benefits of turf within a park system are well documented and include recreational health, erosion control, increased water infiltration, reduced nutrient leaching, aesthetics, carbon sequestration, and mediation of the ‘heat-island’ effect. This area contains resources applicable to the maintenance of natural and constructed athletic turf and sports facilities.
Disinfecting Sports Fields – Natural Grass and Synthetic Turf
Sports Turf Managers Association
Research conducted by Dr. Andrew McNitt, Penn State University, investigated the presence and survival of the bacterium Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This research may give us clues of how to approach concerns regarding COVID-19.
Chalking Baselines on Baseball Infields
Eric Greenspan
Techniques for baseball field preparation.
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.
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.
Investing in Safe Sports Fields
Cornell University
This website brings you the latest best management practices for managing sports fields and resources for all who care for and use sports fields.
Cleaning Techniques - Indoor Basketball Court
PDXHoops
Step-by-step process for cleaning hardwood gym flooring.
Overseeding - Step by Step Guide For Beginners
Ryan Knorr Lawn Care
Overseeding is the process of adding new grass seed to your existing turf and the transformation can done quickly and easily.
Conservation Practices for Athletic Fields
San Antonio Water System
An athletic field Best Management Practice addresses the efficiency concept that all desired management goals are accomplished with the minimum amount of water required.
Baseball Field Mound And Home Plate Maintenance
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
A tutorial on how to maintain a baseball field's pitcher's mound and home plate.
How To Renovate A Pitcher's Mound
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video will show how to restore a pitcher's mound
STMA Guide to International Soccer Pitch Maintenance
Sports Turf Managers Association
This guide explains how to maintain the turf grass on international soccer fields by showing mowing heights, fertilization, seeding and many more techniques.
