John Mascaro's Photo Ouiz •
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• John Mascaro's Photo Ouiz • 'f.he turf is a result of a plywood end- zoila..paltl~ stencil. The turf was not turned brown because of the stencil being left on the field during the heat of the day; the stencil burned it itself. After some inves- tigative work it was determined that the ply- wood stencils had been stored under the stands against several pallets of Ammonium Sulfate fertilizer. The fast- release fertilizer had permeated the ply- wood and when the plywood was laid on the turf, the residual fertilizer in the plywood burned the turf. The problem was masked by some green dye and a new location was found to store the stencils .• If you would like to submit a photograph for John Ma5C<lro'sPhoto Quiz please send it to John Mascaro. 3669 NW 124th Avenue, Coral Springs. FL 33065 or email [email protected]. If your photograph is selected, you will receive full credit. All photos submitted will become property of SportsTurf magazine. A stencil, some paint & a passion for sports: that's what turns a game into an event. We can take your team or sponsor's logo and create an eye-popping graphic for your field. Add some World Class turf-friendly paint, and you've got a world class event. Fillin 134 on reader service form orvisil http://one ... hotims.com{9133-134 www.sportsturfmanager.org SportsTurf 31
Transcript of John Mascaro's Photo Ouiz •
bull John Mascaros Photo Ouiz bull
fhe turf is a result of a plywood end-zoilapaltl~ stencil The turf was not turnedbrown because of the stencil being left onthe field during the heat of the day thestencil burned it itself After some inves-tigative work it was determined that the ply-wood stencils had been stored under thestands against several pallets ofAmmonium Sulfate fertilizer The fast-release fertilizer had permeated the ply-
wood and when the plywood was laid on theturf the residual fertilizer in the plywoodburned the turf The problem was maskedby some green dye and a new location wasfound to store the stencils bull
If you would like to submit a photograph for John Ma5CltlrosPhoto Quiz please send it to John Mascaro 3669NW 124th Avenue Coral Springs FL 33065 or email tojohntutf-teccom If your photograph is selected youwill receive full credit All photos submitted will become property of SportsTurf magazine
Astencil some paint amp a passionfor sports thats what turns agame into an event We can takeyour team or sponsors logo andcreate an eye-popping graphicfor your field Add some WorldClass turf-friendly paint andyouve got a world class event
Fill in 134 on reader service form orvisil httpone hotimscom9133-134
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg SportsTurf 31
FACILITY amp OPERATIONS
bull
Ohio firm buildssynthetic RampD fields
~
ioneer Athletics in Cleveland has constructed threebull different turf fields solely for product testing on prop-
erty adjacent to their business complex which thecompany calls the University of Pioneer Their goalis to separate myth from fact regarding the care and
maintenance of synthetic turf fieldsThirty years ago when synthetic turf started its climb to populari-
ty many universities high schools and park amp ree departments
bought into the promise of being able to host more events and loweroperating costs Many began to make the switch from natural turffields to synthetic turf fields
Pioneer recognized this growing trend in synthetic turf and realizedthat there were no paints or products designed with the synthetic turfmanager in mind We were beginning to get a lot of questions andcomments from our customers who used to have natural turf andswitched to synthetic turf wondering what products we had available
32 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
for their new synthetic surfaces says Pioneers Chris Fiore Theywanted to be able to put a different color of paint over their goal linesor paint the enozone for Homecoming but there was nothing on themarket that would enable them to do that without potential damageand costly repair to their turf
To bridge the gap between the unknown and the possible in sportsturf Pioneer set out to develop products geared toward synthetic turfTheir research development and education within the industrybecame a 25-year process
In the early 80s Pioneer began creating and developing Titan afield paint exclusive to synthetic turf made with the same compo-nents found in the companys natural turf paints Today with infillfields gaining popularity Pioneer introduced Titan Removable paintwhich gives sports turf managers the option to apply and removepaint logos and stencils in three steps without the risk of damageto the turf
The desire to expand their body of knowledge has now led to theUniversity of Pioneer With the synthetic turf industry growingPioneer began prospecting several different turf companies with theirconcept for an unaffiliated research and development trainingground for products geared toward synthetic turf Stripers paints
FACILITY amp OPERATIONS
The Choice of ChampionsHIT A HOMERUN EVERVTIME Pros enoree offers premium sports field products That guara~tee wi~middotning ball fields season after season Serving its customers sincs 1941Pro Choice is the largest supplier of soil conditioners in the nation
Backed by a superior service learn you can count On Pros ChQice todeliver your pfOduets when you need it
Choose Pros Choice for premium prcducls quality service and deliverywhen you need it most
wwwproschoice1comToIIFree18006481166
PROS CHOICE RED infieldconditionerPROS CHOICE SELECT infieldconditionerRAPID DRV dryingagentPRO MOUND packing clay
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
Fill in 128 on reader service form or viit httponershotim bullbullcomlg133-128
SportsTurf 33
FACILITY amp OPERATIONS
disinfectants and various other productswould be used on the training ground to testfunction usability and longevity
We approached many companies whosaw the same demands in the industry andwho had the same vision about the future ofathletic turf as we did says Fiore Sprinturfand Sportexe joined the venture and offeredup many styles of turf
[We] all agreed to release the data aswidely as possible to help further the indus-try says Fiore Our goal is to provide theinformation turf managers need to providethe best playing surfaces possible
We are working hard to test differenttechnologies and techniques so that we canseparate fact from myth The University ofPioneer is about educating the industry andtheir consumers adds Pioneers presidentDoug Schattinger
Fill in 119 on reder service form or visit hltpIonershotim bullbullcom9133-129
34 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
Sprinturf and Sportexe agreed to donateseveral sections of synthetic turf and eachsection contained a different variety of turfSeveral different varieties of natural turfwere also included in the mix With bothcompanies granting us use of their turf anagreement was reached that all researchand development from the University ofPioneer would be shared Once this hap-pened we were able to move forward andbegin the planning of construction andinstallation of the fields says Schattinger
After a lengthy process the SportsConstruction Group of Cleveland waspicked to install the several different sec-tions and varieties of natural and syntheticturt The Sports Construction Group didan amazing job with construction andinstallation says Schattmger There weresome very specific requirements that wefelt we needed for the field and they exe-cuted it perfectly
When instailation was completed inearly November the University of Pioneerconsisted of three fully functioning mixedturf fields with nearly a dozen varieties ofnatural and synthetic turf spread overthree separate areas each in excess of 60x 60 feet
The fields which replaced a grass knolladjacent to Pioneers shipping and receiv-ing area are a colorful assortment of turfand seems a little out of place with theother industrial companies surrounding itbut Pioneer wouldnt have it any other wayThis venture is a major step for the turfand turf paint industry no other companyhas a testing ground like this and we aregoing to use that to our advantage Fioresays We believe in the sharing of knowlmiddotedge and exchanging of ideas and this nextyear should prove very valuable to sportsturf managers across the US We plan onsharing new developments each year atthe STMA Convention adds Schattinger
For more information about the Universityof Pioneer visit wwwpioneerathleticscomor call 1-800-877-1500
This article was written by Pioneers mar-keting department and edited by ST editorEric Schroder bull
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
VC-60 VERTI-CUTTERBY FIRST PRODUCTS INC
The VC-60 vern-Cutter is designed for continuous heavy-duty operation on allsports fields in all types of turf The unit has a patented swing hitch that
allows the operator to turn while vertl-cuttrnc without tearing the establishedturf Cutting depth on the VC-60 is easily adjusted in the field without toolsup to 1 12 Inches deep uSing quick release pins on 316-lnch incrementsFirst1t FREE PRODUCT VIDEO AVAILABLE
Products 800-363-8780SALESlSTPRODUCTSCOMJNNOVATIVE TURF EQUleMENT
164 OAKRIDGE RD TIFTON GA 31794 WWW1STPRODUCTSCOM
Fillin 165 on reader service form or visit htlpIoner bullbullhotimcom9133-165
Reduce Compaction - Conserve WaterLASSENITEATS Soil AmendmentWhen conditions turn bod professional leagues andteams throughout the world turn to George Toma for theirfield and turf maintenance needs
YlTYITYIT w es tern pozzol an co m I 303middot681 -365 5
And Then Some
Fillin 130 on reader ervice form or visit httponer5hotimscomI9133_130
FIELD OF THE YEAR
NO middotmiddotSURPRISE Joe Kennedy III vvins
Complex of the Year again
he Surprise Recreation Campus a 17o-acre $73 million
Ifacility 40 miles northwest of Phoenixhas won theSports Turf Manager Associations Professional Complexof the Year for the second consecutive year The facilityis the spring training home and player development cen-
ter for the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers as wellas home to MLBs Arizona Fall League and the independent minorleague franchise the Surprise Fightin Falcons
Joe Kennedy III CSFM is baseball maintenance manager forthe complex which also hosts events as diverse as July 4 cele-brations high school football games cross country meetsSpecial Olympics Chamber of Commerce family events and onand on In fact Kennedy reports the city is spending $15 millionto add a three-field youth baseball complex and $11 million for afacility to meet the needs of mentally and physically challengedcommunity members
36 May 2006
Kennedys duties are massive I oversee the maintenanceoperations [for the entire campus] I coordinate the on field activi-ties and maintenance schedule for both the Texas Rangers andKansas City Royals throughout the year as well as other outsideagencies and public usage I am directly invoived with everythingfrom developing and overseeing operational budgets to developingour fertilization program and overseeing capital projects to makingsure the bathrooms are stocked
But most of all I have the privilege and honor of coachinginstructing and working with some of the top professionals in all ofthe sports turf industry my grounds crew team he says
Kennedy studied business at a small college in Missouri andthen eventually earned his professional certification in turfgrassfrom the University of Georgia Some people who know me think Imay suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder but somehow I found theperfect job for me in sports turf management
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
Excellerator makes your turf memorable by supplyingbeneficial silicon calcium and a powerful micros packageresulting in
bull improved wear tolerancebull quicker recovery for better playing surfacebull srronger tougher turf
For a distributor near you or for Further informauon call
18008500527or visit us at wwwcxcellrninerulscom
Fill in 131 on reader service form or visit httponer bullbullhotim bull com9133-131
SportsTurf 37
FiElD OF THE YEAR
t L bull
My first sports turf-related job was helping with field maintenancewhile attending college My first full-time position was maintenance work-er with the City of Peoria (Al) taking care of softball and Little Leaguefields the swimming pool and removing graffiti
All the fields and common areas at the complex feature Bulls-eyeBermuda from West Coast Tuff middotWe overseed with perennial rye dur-ing the winter Kennedy says All of our fields are sand-based withdrainage tile systems collected in dry wells Our Major League fieldshave a profile of 6 inches of pea gravel topped with 10-12 inches ofa USGA spec blend of sand and peat moss Our Minor League fields
used 6-8 inches of a higher gradation of sand with no organics overthe same pea gravel bed
Irrigation and drainageThe irrigation system was designed to accommodate the ever-increasingdemand on potable water in the Southwest Kennedy currently uses non-potable water from a 5-acre lake on site The system was designed togive the ability to use non-potable potable effluent or a blend
The water is drawn from a 24-inch inlet with two 3O-hp pumpswhich have the capacity to provide 1500 gallons per minute A 10-inch
power to move mountainsSave lime amp money with TYCROP MH-400 NlaterialHandling Unit
Coli 18008457249 or visit wwwlycropturfcom
Nolhings builtlike a TYCROP
Fillin 132 on reader service form or visit httponershotimscom9133-132 Fillin 133 on reader 5ervic~form or visit httponershotlmscom9133-133
38 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
mainline hoop supplies the water from the pump house Each fieldthen has a 3-inch mainline loop that provides water to two 12-inchvalves Each field has a 3-inch master valve and the ability to isolateany of the 12 valves and still supply water to the rest of the fieldEach playing field is equipped with an average of 90 sprinkler headsand 10 112-inch quick couplers The Campus is a Hunter irrigationfacility Kennedy says
The drainage system for the Stadium field includes the standardextensive subsurface drainage system with a pump located approxi-mately 30 feet beyond the left field foul pole The field is gravity-drained into a pit and then excess water within the stadium can bepumped into a retention area about 440 yards away
The Major League practice fields with percolation rates of 12-18inches per hour are designed similarly with a geotextne layer sepa-rating the old subgreoe from the new one Four- and 6-inch drain tiles20 feet on center run through the c-inch gravel layer and connect intoa dry well outside the centerfield fence The central tile is equippedwith a flapper-style backflow valve to prevent backup during a floodsituation The gravel layer is topped with 10 inches of USGAsandpeat blended sand
Workfamily balanceI am sure balancing family life with work demands is the most dif-ficult situation we as sports turf managers have to deal with saysKennedy I am blessed with a beautiful and patient wife and threeoutstanding children My wife has been with me since my earlyyears in the business and has always been understanding I try tofocus on the time I do spend with my family and live each momentto its fullest as if it were my last
I am also fortunate to have an exceptional support staff thatshares in our scheduling demands My upper management and citycouncil here at Surprise has always supported a family first mottothat was had a huge influence on my accepting this position he says
How does Kennedy see his job changing in the next 10 years Isee the role of a sports field manager experiencing great strides intechnological advances in both equipment and management aidesWe will have to be knowledgeable in both natural and artificial sur-faces and continue to be on the cutting edge of environmental issuessuch as water conservation alternative fuel equipment with low pollu-tant emissions and the use of natural amp organic fertilizers he saysbull
wwwsportsturfmanager 0rg
Synthetic Turf Council
THE OURCEfor standard guideline documents
to assist in the selection and use
of synthetic turf systems
THE SOURCEfor obtaining unbiased and non-
proprietary information that promotes
the matching of product performance to
the needs of the user
for identifying certified providers who
strive to uphold industry st ndards
The Synthetic middotTun Council is a non-profit association ofcompanies who represent 85 of the synthetic turt industryThe STC membership is comprised of professional design-ers landscape architects engineers manufacturersbuilders testing laboratories suppliers installation andmaintenance specialists who are committed to end-usersatisfaction Tel 7062706699 Fax 7062789899
wwwsynthetictuITcouncilorg
Fill in 166 on reader service form or viit httponershollmscom9133-166
SportsTurf 39
TOOLS amp EUUIPMENT
Lawn sweepersnevv home
sports turffind a
bull Ihe advent of the original lawnsweeper took place more than100 years ago Throughout thecountry and worldwide sportsturf managers are continuing to
use this steadfast piece of lawn equipmentWhile the original sweepers were intro-
duced in the early 19005 by ParkerSweeper (currently Minuteman Parker) theevolution and the re-design of the multi-
40 May 2006
on
tasking equipment has almost been staticAnd thats up to todays standard knowingthat the original design was ideal and pro-gressive from the start
The application of the simple yet pro-ductive lawn sweeper can be summarizedin its simplicity by providing an effortlessability to swiftly brush turf into a standingposition even after the most competitiveathletic contests
By Robin Pendergrast
Even the large divots that are often aby-product of soccer football and other com-petitive events do not require much heaviercumbersome vacuums The only requirementis the use of a quick swathe of a two- orthree-gang lawn sweeper system
Turf managers can use in most cases themultiple-height capabilities of lawn sweepersThe mowed grass or impacted grass can becut off better once it is serviced with the lawn
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
FACILITY amp OPERATIONS
bull
Ohio firm buildssynthetic RampD fields
~
ioneer Athletics in Cleveland has constructed threebull different turf fields solely for product testing on prop-
erty adjacent to their business complex which thecompany calls the University of Pioneer Their goalis to separate myth from fact regarding the care and
maintenance of synthetic turf fieldsThirty years ago when synthetic turf started its climb to populari-
ty many universities high schools and park amp ree departments
bought into the promise of being able to host more events and loweroperating costs Many began to make the switch from natural turffields to synthetic turf fields
Pioneer recognized this growing trend in synthetic turf and realizedthat there were no paints or products designed with the synthetic turfmanager in mind We were beginning to get a lot of questions andcomments from our customers who used to have natural turf andswitched to synthetic turf wondering what products we had available
32 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
for their new synthetic surfaces says Pioneers Chris Fiore Theywanted to be able to put a different color of paint over their goal linesor paint the enozone for Homecoming but there was nothing on themarket that would enable them to do that without potential damageand costly repair to their turf
To bridge the gap between the unknown and the possible in sportsturf Pioneer set out to develop products geared toward synthetic turfTheir research development and education within the industrybecame a 25-year process
In the early 80s Pioneer began creating and developing Titan afield paint exclusive to synthetic turf made with the same compo-nents found in the companys natural turf paints Today with infillfields gaining popularity Pioneer introduced Titan Removable paintwhich gives sports turf managers the option to apply and removepaint logos and stencils in three steps without the risk of damageto the turf
The desire to expand their body of knowledge has now led to theUniversity of Pioneer With the synthetic turf industry growingPioneer began prospecting several different turf companies with theirconcept for an unaffiliated research and development trainingground for products geared toward synthetic turf Stripers paints
FACILITY amp OPERATIONS
The Choice of ChampionsHIT A HOMERUN EVERVTIME Pros enoree offers premium sports field products That guara~tee wi~middotning ball fields season after season Serving its customers sincs 1941Pro Choice is the largest supplier of soil conditioners in the nation
Backed by a superior service learn you can count On Pros ChQice todeliver your pfOduets when you need it
Choose Pros Choice for premium prcducls quality service and deliverywhen you need it most
wwwproschoice1comToIIFree18006481166
PROS CHOICE RED infieldconditionerPROS CHOICE SELECT infieldconditionerRAPID DRV dryingagentPRO MOUND packing clay
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
Fill in 128 on reader service form or viit httponershotim bullbullcomlg133-128
SportsTurf 33
FACILITY amp OPERATIONS
disinfectants and various other productswould be used on the training ground to testfunction usability and longevity
We approached many companies whosaw the same demands in the industry andwho had the same vision about the future ofathletic turf as we did says Fiore Sprinturfand Sportexe joined the venture and offeredup many styles of turf
[We] all agreed to release the data aswidely as possible to help further the indus-try says Fiore Our goal is to provide theinformation turf managers need to providethe best playing surfaces possible
We are working hard to test differenttechnologies and techniques so that we canseparate fact from myth The University ofPioneer is about educating the industry andtheir consumers adds Pioneers presidentDoug Schattinger
Fill in 119 on reder service form or visit hltpIonershotim bullbullcom9133-129
34 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
Sprinturf and Sportexe agreed to donateseveral sections of synthetic turf and eachsection contained a different variety of turfSeveral different varieties of natural turfwere also included in the mix With bothcompanies granting us use of their turf anagreement was reached that all researchand development from the University ofPioneer would be shared Once this hap-pened we were able to move forward andbegin the planning of construction andinstallation of the fields says Schattinger
After a lengthy process the SportsConstruction Group of Cleveland waspicked to install the several different sec-tions and varieties of natural and syntheticturt The Sports Construction Group didan amazing job with construction andinstallation says Schattmger There weresome very specific requirements that wefelt we needed for the field and they exe-cuted it perfectly
When instailation was completed inearly November the University of Pioneerconsisted of three fully functioning mixedturf fields with nearly a dozen varieties ofnatural and synthetic turf spread overthree separate areas each in excess of 60x 60 feet
The fields which replaced a grass knolladjacent to Pioneers shipping and receiv-ing area are a colorful assortment of turfand seems a little out of place with theother industrial companies surrounding itbut Pioneer wouldnt have it any other wayThis venture is a major step for the turfand turf paint industry no other companyhas a testing ground like this and we aregoing to use that to our advantage Fioresays We believe in the sharing of knowlmiddotedge and exchanging of ideas and this nextyear should prove very valuable to sportsturf managers across the US We plan onsharing new developments each year atthe STMA Convention adds Schattinger
For more information about the Universityof Pioneer visit wwwpioneerathleticscomor call 1-800-877-1500
This article was written by Pioneers mar-keting department and edited by ST editorEric Schroder bull
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
VC-60 VERTI-CUTTERBY FIRST PRODUCTS INC
The VC-60 vern-Cutter is designed for continuous heavy-duty operation on allsports fields in all types of turf The unit has a patented swing hitch that
allows the operator to turn while vertl-cuttrnc without tearing the establishedturf Cutting depth on the VC-60 is easily adjusted in the field without toolsup to 1 12 Inches deep uSing quick release pins on 316-lnch incrementsFirst1t FREE PRODUCT VIDEO AVAILABLE
Products 800-363-8780SALESlSTPRODUCTSCOMJNNOVATIVE TURF EQUleMENT
164 OAKRIDGE RD TIFTON GA 31794 WWW1STPRODUCTSCOM
Fillin 165 on reader service form or visit htlpIoner bullbullhotimcom9133-165
Reduce Compaction - Conserve WaterLASSENITEATS Soil AmendmentWhen conditions turn bod professional leagues andteams throughout the world turn to George Toma for theirfield and turf maintenance needs
YlTYITYIT w es tern pozzol an co m I 303middot681 -365 5
And Then Some
Fillin 130 on reader ervice form or visit httponer5hotimscomI9133_130
FIELD OF THE YEAR
NO middotmiddotSURPRISE Joe Kennedy III vvins
Complex of the Year again
he Surprise Recreation Campus a 17o-acre $73 million
Ifacility 40 miles northwest of Phoenixhas won theSports Turf Manager Associations Professional Complexof the Year for the second consecutive year The facilityis the spring training home and player development cen-
ter for the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers as wellas home to MLBs Arizona Fall League and the independent minorleague franchise the Surprise Fightin Falcons
Joe Kennedy III CSFM is baseball maintenance manager forthe complex which also hosts events as diverse as July 4 cele-brations high school football games cross country meetsSpecial Olympics Chamber of Commerce family events and onand on In fact Kennedy reports the city is spending $15 millionto add a three-field youth baseball complex and $11 million for afacility to meet the needs of mentally and physically challengedcommunity members
36 May 2006
Kennedys duties are massive I oversee the maintenanceoperations [for the entire campus] I coordinate the on field activi-ties and maintenance schedule for both the Texas Rangers andKansas City Royals throughout the year as well as other outsideagencies and public usage I am directly invoived with everythingfrom developing and overseeing operational budgets to developingour fertilization program and overseeing capital projects to makingsure the bathrooms are stocked
But most of all I have the privilege and honor of coachinginstructing and working with some of the top professionals in all ofthe sports turf industry my grounds crew team he says
Kennedy studied business at a small college in Missouri andthen eventually earned his professional certification in turfgrassfrom the University of Georgia Some people who know me think Imay suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder but somehow I found theperfect job for me in sports turf management
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
Excellerator makes your turf memorable by supplyingbeneficial silicon calcium and a powerful micros packageresulting in
bull improved wear tolerancebull quicker recovery for better playing surfacebull srronger tougher turf
For a distributor near you or for Further informauon call
18008500527or visit us at wwwcxcellrninerulscom
Fill in 131 on reader service form or visit httponer bullbullhotim bull com9133-131
SportsTurf 37
FiElD OF THE YEAR
t L bull
My first sports turf-related job was helping with field maintenancewhile attending college My first full-time position was maintenance work-er with the City of Peoria (Al) taking care of softball and Little Leaguefields the swimming pool and removing graffiti
All the fields and common areas at the complex feature Bulls-eyeBermuda from West Coast Tuff middotWe overseed with perennial rye dur-ing the winter Kennedy says All of our fields are sand-based withdrainage tile systems collected in dry wells Our Major League fieldshave a profile of 6 inches of pea gravel topped with 10-12 inches ofa USGA spec blend of sand and peat moss Our Minor League fields
used 6-8 inches of a higher gradation of sand with no organics overthe same pea gravel bed
Irrigation and drainageThe irrigation system was designed to accommodate the ever-increasingdemand on potable water in the Southwest Kennedy currently uses non-potable water from a 5-acre lake on site The system was designed togive the ability to use non-potable potable effluent or a blend
The water is drawn from a 24-inch inlet with two 3O-hp pumpswhich have the capacity to provide 1500 gallons per minute A 10-inch
power to move mountainsSave lime amp money with TYCROP MH-400 NlaterialHandling Unit
Coli 18008457249 or visit wwwlycropturfcom
Nolhings builtlike a TYCROP
Fillin 132 on reader service form or visit httponershotimscom9133-132 Fillin 133 on reader 5ervic~form or visit httponershotlmscom9133-133
38 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
mainline hoop supplies the water from the pump house Each fieldthen has a 3-inch mainline loop that provides water to two 12-inchvalves Each field has a 3-inch master valve and the ability to isolateany of the 12 valves and still supply water to the rest of the fieldEach playing field is equipped with an average of 90 sprinkler headsand 10 112-inch quick couplers The Campus is a Hunter irrigationfacility Kennedy says
The drainage system for the Stadium field includes the standardextensive subsurface drainage system with a pump located approxi-mately 30 feet beyond the left field foul pole The field is gravity-drained into a pit and then excess water within the stadium can bepumped into a retention area about 440 yards away
The Major League practice fields with percolation rates of 12-18inches per hour are designed similarly with a geotextne layer sepa-rating the old subgreoe from the new one Four- and 6-inch drain tiles20 feet on center run through the c-inch gravel layer and connect intoa dry well outside the centerfield fence The central tile is equippedwith a flapper-style backflow valve to prevent backup during a floodsituation The gravel layer is topped with 10 inches of USGAsandpeat blended sand
Workfamily balanceI am sure balancing family life with work demands is the most dif-ficult situation we as sports turf managers have to deal with saysKennedy I am blessed with a beautiful and patient wife and threeoutstanding children My wife has been with me since my earlyyears in the business and has always been understanding I try tofocus on the time I do spend with my family and live each momentto its fullest as if it were my last
I am also fortunate to have an exceptional support staff thatshares in our scheduling demands My upper management and citycouncil here at Surprise has always supported a family first mottothat was had a huge influence on my accepting this position he says
How does Kennedy see his job changing in the next 10 years Isee the role of a sports field manager experiencing great strides intechnological advances in both equipment and management aidesWe will have to be knowledgeable in both natural and artificial sur-faces and continue to be on the cutting edge of environmental issuessuch as water conservation alternative fuel equipment with low pollu-tant emissions and the use of natural amp organic fertilizers he saysbull
wwwsportsturfmanager 0rg
Synthetic Turf Council
THE OURCEfor standard guideline documents
to assist in the selection and use
of synthetic turf systems
THE SOURCEfor obtaining unbiased and non-
proprietary information that promotes
the matching of product performance to
the needs of the user
for identifying certified providers who
strive to uphold industry st ndards
The Synthetic middotTun Council is a non-profit association ofcompanies who represent 85 of the synthetic turt industryThe STC membership is comprised of professional design-ers landscape architects engineers manufacturersbuilders testing laboratories suppliers installation andmaintenance specialists who are committed to end-usersatisfaction Tel 7062706699 Fax 7062789899
wwwsynthetictuITcouncilorg
Fill in 166 on reader service form or viit httponershollmscom9133-166
SportsTurf 39
TOOLS amp EUUIPMENT
Lawn sweepersnevv home
sports turffind a
bull Ihe advent of the original lawnsweeper took place more than100 years ago Throughout thecountry and worldwide sportsturf managers are continuing to
use this steadfast piece of lawn equipmentWhile the original sweepers were intro-
duced in the early 19005 by ParkerSweeper (currently Minuteman Parker) theevolution and the re-design of the multi-
40 May 2006
on
tasking equipment has almost been staticAnd thats up to todays standard knowingthat the original design was ideal and pro-gressive from the start
The application of the simple yet pro-ductive lawn sweeper can be summarizedin its simplicity by providing an effortlessability to swiftly brush turf into a standingposition even after the most competitiveathletic contests
By Robin Pendergrast
Even the large divots that are often aby-product of soccer football and other com-petitive events do not require much heaviercumbersome vacuums The only requirementis the use of a quick swathe of a two- orthree-gang lawn sweeper system
Turf managers can use in most cases themultiple-height capabilities of lawn sweepersThe mowed grass or impacted grass can becut off better once it is serviced with the lawn
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
for their new synthetic surfaces says Pioneers Chris Fiore Theywanted to be able to put a different color of paint over their goal linesor paint the enozone for Homecoming but there was nothing on themarket that would enable them to do that without potential damageand costly repair to their turf
To bridge the gap between the unknown and the possible in sportsturf Pioneer set out to develop products geared toward synthetic turfTheir research development and education within the industrybecame a 25-year process
In the early 80s Pioneer began creating and developing Titan afield paint exclusive to synthetic turf made with the same compo-nents found in the companys natural turf paints Today with infillfields gaining popularity Pioneer introduced Titan Removable paintwhich gives sports turf managers the option to apply and removepaint logos and stencils in three steps without the risk of damageto the turf
The desire to expand their body of knowledge has now led to theUniversity of Pioneer With the synthetic turf industry growingPioneer began prospecting several different turf companies with theirconcept for an unaffiliated research and development trainingground for products geared toward synthetic turf Stripers paints
FACILITY amp OPERATIONS
The Choice of ChampionsHIT A HOMERUN EVERVTIME Pros enoree offers premium sports field products That guara~tee wi~middotning ball fields season after season Serving its customers sincs 1941Pro Choice is the largest supplier of soil conditioners in the nation
Backed by a superior service learn you can count On Pros ChQice todeliver your pfOduets when you need it
Choose Pros Choice for premium prcducls quality service and deliverywhen you need it most
wwwproschoice1comToIIFree18006481166
PROS CHOICE RED infieldconditionerPROS CHOICE SELECT infieldconditionerRAPID DRV dryingagentPRO MOUND packing clay
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
Fill in 128 on reader service form or viit httponershotim bullbullcomlg133-128
SportsTurf 33
FACILITY amp OPERATIONS
disinfectants and various other productswould be used on the training ground to testfunction usability and longevity
We approached many companies whosaw the same demands in the industry andwho had the same vision about the future ofathletic turf as we did says Fiore Sprinturfand Sportexe joined the venture and offeredup many styles of turf
[We] all agreed to release the data aswidely as possible to help further the indus-try says Fiore Our goal is to provide theinformation turf managers need to providethe best playing surfaces possible
We are working hard to test differenttechnologies and techniques so that we canseparate fact from myth The University ofPioneer is about educating the industry andtheir consumers adds Pioneers presidentDoug Schattinger
Fill in 119 on reder service form or visit hltpIonershotim bullbullcom9133-129
34 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
Sprinturf and Sportexe agreed to donateseveral sections of synthetic turf and eachsection contained a different variety of turfSeveral different varieties of natural turfwere also included in the mix With bothcompanies granting us use of their turf anagreement was reached that all researchand development from the University ofPioneer would be shared Once this hap-pened we were able to move forward andbegin the planning of construction andinstallation of the fields says Schattinger
After a lengthy process the SportsConstruction Group of Cleveland waspicked to install the several different sec-tions and varieties of natural and syntheticturt The Sports Construction Group didan amazing job with construction andinstallation says Schattmger There weresome very specific requirements that wefelt we needed for the field and they exe-cuted it perfectly
When instailation was completed inearly November the University of Pioneerconsisted of three fully functioning mixedturf fields with nearly a dozen varieties ofnatural and synthetic turf spread overthree separate areas each in excess of 60x 60 feet
The fields which replaced a grass knolladjacent to Pioneers shipping and receiv-ing area are a colorful assortment of turfand seems a little out of place with theother industrial companies surrounding itbut Pioneer wouldnt have it any other wayThis venture is a major step for the turfand turf paint industry no other companyhas a testing ground like this and we aregoing to use that to our advantage Fioresays We believe in the sharing of knowlmiddotedge and exchanging of ideas and this nextyear should prove very valuable to sportsturf managers across the US We plan onsharing new developments each year atthe STMA Convention adds Schattinger
For more information about the Universityof Pioneer visit wwwpioneerathleticscomor call 1-800-877-1500
This article was written by Pioneers mar-keting department and edited by ST editorEric Schroder bull
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
VC-60 VERTI-CUTTERBY FIRST PRODUCTS INC
The VC-60 vern-Cutter is designed for continuous heavy-duty operation on allsports fields in all types of turf The unit has a patented swing hitch that
allows the operator to turn while vertl-cuttrnc without tearing the establishedturf Cutting depth on the VC-60 is easily adjusted in the field without toolsup to 1 12 Inches deep uSing quick release pins on 316-lnch incrementsFirst1t FREE PRODUCT VIDEO AVAILABLE
Products 800-363-8780SALESlSTPRODUCTSCOMJNNOVATIVE TURF EQUleMENT
164 OAKRIDGE RD TIFTON GA 31794 WWW1STPRODUCTSCOM
Fillin 165 on reader service form or visit htlpIoner bullbullhotimcom9133-165
Reduce Compaction - Conserve WaterLASSENITEATS Soil AmendmentWhen conditions turn bod professional leagues andteams throughout the world turn to George Toma for theirfield and turf maintenance needs
YlTYITYIT w es tern pozzol an co m I 303middot681 -365 5
And Then Some
Fillin 130 on reader ervice form or visit httponer5hotimscomI9133_130
FIELD OF THE YEAR
NO middotmiddotSURPRISE Joe Kennedy III vvins
Complex of the Year again
he Surprise Recreation Campus a 17o-acre $73 million
Ifacility 40 miles northwest of Phoenixhas won theSports Turf Manager Associations Professional Complexof the Year for the second consecutive year The facilityis the spring training home and player development cen-
ter for the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers as wellas home to MLBs Arizona Fall League and the independent minorleague franchise the Surprise Fightin Falcons
Joe Kennedy III CSFM is baseball maintenance manager forthe complex which also hosts events as diverse as July 4 cele-brations high school football games cross country meetsSpecial Olympics Chamber of Commerce family events and onand on In fact Kennedy reports the city is spending $15 millionto add a three-field youth baseball complex and $11 million for afacility to meet the needs of mentally and physically challengedcommunity members
36 May 2006
Kennedys duties are massive I oversee the maintenanceoperations [for the entire campus] I coordinate the on field activi-ties and maintenance schedule for both the Texas Rangers andKansas City Royals throughout the year as well as other outsideagencies and public usage I am directly invoived with everythingfrom developing and overseeing operational budgets to developingour fertilization program and overseeing capital projects to makingsure the bathrooms are stocked
But most of all I have the privilege and honor of coachinginstructing and working with some of the top professionals in all ofthe sports turf industry my grounds crew team he says
Kennedy studied business at a small college in Missouri andthen eventually earned his professional certification in turfgrassfrom the University of Georgia Some people who know me think Imay suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder but somehow I found theperfect job for me in sports turf management
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
Excellerator makes your turf memorable by supplyingbeneficial silicon calcium and a powerful micros packageresulting in
bull improved wear tolerancebull quicker recovery for better playing surfacebull srronger tougher turf
For a distributor near you or for Further informauon call
18008500527or visit us at wwwcxcellrninerulscom
Fill in 131 on reader service form or visit httponer bullbullhotim bull com9133-131
SportsTurf 37
FiElD OF THE YEAR
t L bull
My first sports turf-related job was helping with field maintenancewhile attending college My first full-time position was maintenance work-er with the City of Peoria (Al) taking care of softball and Little Leaguefields the swimming pool and removing graffiti
All the fields and common areas at the complex feature Bulls-eyeBermuda from West Coast Tuff middotWe overseed with perennial rye dur-ing the winter Kennedy says All of our fields are sand-based withdrainage tile systems collected in dry wells Our Major League fieldshave a profile of 6 inches of pea gravel topped with 10-12 inches ofa USGA spec blend of sand and peat moss Our Minor League fields
used 6-8 inches of a higher gradation of sand with no organics overthe same pea gravel bed
Irrigation and drainageThe irrigation system was designed to accommodate the ever-increasingdemand on potable water in the Southwest Kennedy currently uses non-potable water from a 5-acre lake on site The system was designed togive the ability to use non-potable potable effluent or a blend
The water is drawn from a 24-inch inlet with two 3O-hp pumpswhich have the capacity to provide 1500 gallons per minute A 10-inch
power to move mountainsSave lime amp money with TYCROP MH-400 NlaterialHandling Unit
Coli 18008457249 or visit wwwlycropturfcom
Nolhings builtlike a TYCROP
Fillin 132 on reader service form or visit httponershotimscom9133-132 Fillin 133 on reader 5ervic~form or visit httponershotlmscom9133-133
38 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
mainline hoop supplies the water from the pump house Each fieldthen has a 3-inch mainline loop that provides water to two 12-inchvalves Each field has a 3-inch master valve and the ability to isolateany of the 12 valves and still supply water to the rest of the fieldEach playing field is equipped with an average of 90 sprinkler headsand 10 112-inch quick couplers The Campus is a Hunter irrigationfacility Kennedy says
The drainage system for the Stadium field includes the standardextensive subsurface drainage system with a pump located approxi-mately 30 feet beyond the left field foul pole The field is gravity-drained into a pit and then excess water within the stadium can bepumped into a retention area about 440 yards away
The Major League practice fields with percolation rates of 12-18inches per hour are designed similarly with a geotextne layer sepa-rating the old subgreoe from the new one Four- and 6-inch drain tiles20 feet on center run through the c-inch gravel layer and connect intoa dry well outside the centerfield fence The central tile is equippedwith a flapper-style backflow valve to prevent backup during a floodsituation The gravel layer is topped with 10 inches of USGAsandpeat blended sand
Workfamily balanceI am sure balancing family life with work demands is the most dif-ficult situation we as sports turf managers have to deal with saysKennedy I am blessed with a beautiful and patient wife and threeoutstanding children My wife has been with me since my earlyyears in the business and has always been understanding I try tofocus on the time I do spend with my family and live each momentto its fullest as if it were my last
I am also fortunate to have an exceptional support staff thatshares in our scheduling demands My upper management and citycouncil here at Surprise has always supported a family first mottothat was had a huge influence on my accepting this position he says
How does Kennedy see his job changing in the next 10 years Isee the role of a sports field manager experiencing great strides intechnological advances in both equipment and management aidesWe will have to be knowledgeable in both natural and artificial sur-faces and continue to be on the cutting edge of environmental issuessuch as water conservation alternative fuel equipment with low pollu-tant emissions and the use of natural amp organic fertilizers he saysbull
wwwsportsturfmanager 0rg
Synthetic Turf Council
THE OURCEfor standard guideline documents
to assist in the selection and use
of synthetic turf systems
THE SOURCEfor obtaining unbiased and non-
proprietary information that promotes
the matching of product performance to
the needs of the user
for identifying certified providers who
strive to uphold industry st ndards
The Synthetic middotTun Council is a non-profit association ofcompanies who represent 85 of the synthetic turt industryThe STC membership is comprised of professional design-ers landscape architects engineers manufacturersbuilders testing laboratories suppliers installation andmaintenance specialists who are committed to end-usersatisfaction Tel 7062706699 Fax 7062789899
wwwsynthetictuITcouncilorg
Fill in 166 on reader service form or viit httponershollmscom9133-166
SportsTurf 39
TOOLS amp EUUIPMENT
Lawn sweepersnevv home
sports turffind a
bull Ihe advent of the original lawnsweeper took place more than100 years ago Throughout thecountry and worldwide sportsturf managers are continuing to
use this steadfast piece of lawn equipmentWhile the original sweepers were intro-
duced in the early 19005 by ParkerSweeper (currently Minuteman Parker) theevolution and the re-design of the multi-
40 May 2006
on
tasking equipment has almost been staticAnd thats up to todays standard knowingthat the original design was ideal and pro-gressive from the start
The application of the simple yet pro-ductive lawn sweeper can be summarizedin its simplicity by providing an effortlessability to swiftly brush turf into a standingposition even after the most competitiveathletic contests
By Robin Pendergrast
Even the large divots that are often aby-product of soccer football and other com-petitive events do not require much heaviercumbersome vacuums The only requirementis the use of a quick swathe of a two- orthree-gang lawn sweeper system
Turf managers can use in most cases themultiple-height capabilities of lawn sweepersThe mowed grass or impacted grass can becut off better once it is serviced with the lawn
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
FACILITY amp OPERATIONS
disinfectants and various other productswould be used on the training ground to testfunction usability and longevity
We approached many companies whosaw the same demands in the industry andwho had the same vision about the future ofathletic turf as we did says Fiore Sprinturfand Sportexe joined the venture and offeredup many styles of turf
[We] all agreed to release the data aswidely as possible to help further the indus-try says Fiore Our goal is to provide theinformation turf managers need to providethe best playing surfaces possible
We are working hard to test differenttechnologies and techniques so that we canseparate fact from myth The University ofPioneer is about educating the industry andtheir consumers adds Pioneers presidentDoug Schattinger
Fill in 119 on reder service form or visit hltpIonershotim bullbullcom9133-129
34 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
Sprinturf and Sportexe agreed to donateseveral sections of synthetic turf and eachsection contained a different variety of turfSeveral different varieties of natural turfwere also included in the mix With bothcompanies granting us use of their turf anagreement was reached that all researchand development from the University ofPioneer would be shared Once this hap-pened we were able to move forward andbegin the planning of construction andinstallation of the fields says Schattinger
After a lengthy process the SportsConstruction Group of Cleveland waspicked to install the several different sec-tions and varieties of natural and syntheticturt The Sports Construction Group didan amazing job with construction andinstallation says Schattmger There weresome very specific requirements that wefelt we needed for the field and they exe-cuted it perfectly
When instailation was completed inearly November the University of Pioneerconsisted of three fully functioning mixedturf fields with nearly a dozen varieties ofnatural and synthetic turf spread overthree separate areas each in excess of 60x 60 feet
The fields which replaced a grass knolladjacent to Pioneers shipping and receiv-ing area are a colorful assortment of turfand seems a little out of place with theother industrial companies surrounding itbut Pioneer wouldnt have it any other wayThis venture is a major step for the turfand turf paint industry no other companyhas a testing ground like this and we aregoing to use that to our advantage Fioresays We believe in the sharing of knowlmiddotedge and exchanging of ideas and this nextyear should prove very valuable to sportsturf managers across the US We plan onsharing new developments each year atthe STMA Convention adds Schattinger
For more information about the Universityof Pioneer visit wwwpioneerathleticscomor call 1-800-877-1500
This article was written by Pioneers mar-keting department and edited by ST editorEric Schroder bull
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
VC-60 VERTI-CUTTERBY FIRST PRODUCTS INC
The VC-60 vern-Cutter is designed for continuous heavy-duty operation on allsports fields in all types of turf The unit has a patented swing hitch that
allows the operator to turn while vertl-cuttrnc without tearing the establishedturf Cutting depth on the VC-60 is easily adjusted in the field without toolsup to 1 12 Inches deep uSing quick release pins on 316-lnch incrementsFirst1t FREE PRODUCT VIDEO AVAILABLE
Products 800-363-8780SALESlSTPRODUCTSCOMJNNOVATIVE TURF EQUleMENT
164 OAKRIDGE RD TIFTON GA 31794 WWW1STPRODUCTSCOM
Fillin 165 on reader service form or visit htlpIoner bullbullhotimcom9133-165
Reduce Compaction - Conserve WaterLASSENITEATS Soil AmendmentWhen conditions turn bod professional leagues andteams throughout the world turn to George Toma for theirfield and turf maintenance needs
YlTYITYIT w es tern pozzol an co m I 303middot681 -365 5
And Then Some
Fillin 130 on reader ervice form or visit httponer5hotimscomI9133_130
FIELD OF THE YEAR
NO middotmiddotSURPRISE Joe Kennedy III vvins
Complex of the Year again
he Surprise Recreation Campus a 17o-acre $73 million
Ifacility 40 miles northwest of Phoenixhas won theSports Turf Manager Associations Professional Complexof the Year for the second consecutive year The facilityis the spring training home and player development cen-
ter for the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers as wellas home to MLBs Arizona Fall League and the independent minorleague franchise the Surprise Fightin Falcons
Joe Kennedy III CSFM is baseball maintenance manager forthe complex which also hosts events as diverse as July 4 cele-brations high school football games cross country meetsSpecial Olympics Chamber of Commerce family events and onand on In fact Kennedy reports the city is spending $15 millionto add a three-field youth baseball complex and $11 million for afacility to meet the needs of mentally and physically challengedcommunity members
36 May 2006
Kennedys duties are massive I oversee the maintenanceoperations [for the entire campus] I coordinate the on field activi-ties and maintenance schedule for both the Texas Rangers andKansas City Royals throughout the year as well as other outsideagencies and public usage I am directly invoived with everythingfrom developing and overseeing operational budgets to developingour fertilization program and overseeing capital projects to makingsure the bathrooms are stocked
But most of all I have the privilege and honor of coachinginstructing and working with some of the top professionals in all ofthe sports turf industry my grounds crew team he says
Kennedy studied business at a small college in Missouri andthen eventually earned his professional certification in turfgrassfrom the University of Georgia Some people who know me think Imay suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder but somehow I found theperfect job for me in sports turf management
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
Excellerator makes your turf memorable by supplyingbeneficial silicon calcium and a powerful micros packageresulting in
bull improved wear tolerancebull quicker recovery for better playing surfacebull srronger tougher turf
For a distributor near you or for Further informauon call
18008500527or visit us at wwwcxcellrninerulscom
Fill in 131 on reader service form or visit httponer bullbullhotim bull com9133-131
SportsTurf 37
FiElD OF THE YEAR
t L bull
My first sports turf-related job was helping with field maintenancewhile attending college My first full-time position was maintenance work-er with the City of Peoria (Al) taking care of softball and Little Leaguefields the swimming pool and removing graffiti
All the fields and common areas at the complex feature Bulls-eyeBermuda from West Coast Tuff middotWe overseed with perennial rye dur-ing the winter Kennedy says All of our fields are sand-based withdrainage tile systems collected in dry wells Our Major League fieldshave a profile of 6 inches of pea gravel topped with 10-12 inches ofa USGA spec blend of sand and peat moss Our Minor League fields
used 6-8 inches of a higher gradation of sand with no organics overthe same pea gravel bed
Irrigation and drainageThe irrigation system was designed to accommodate the ever-increasingdemand on potable water in the Southwest Kennedy currently uses non-potable water from a 5-acre lake on site The system was designed togive the ability to use non-potable potable effluent or a blend
The water is drawn from a 24-inch inlet with two 3O-hp pumpswhich have the capacity to provide 1500 gallons per minute A 10-inch
power to move mountainsSave lime amp money with TYCROP MH-400 NlaterialHandling Unit
Coli 18008457249 or visit wwwlycropturfcom
Nolhings builtlike a TYCROP
Fillin 132 on reader service form or visit httponershotimscom9133-132 Fillin 133 on reader 5ervic~form or visit httponershotlmscom9133-133
38 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
mainline hoop supplies the water from the pump house Each fieldthen has a 3-inch mainline loop that provides water to two 12-inchvalves Each field has a 3-inch master valve and the ability to isolateany of the 12 valves and still supply water to the rest of the fieldEach playing field is equipped with an average of 90 sprinkler headsand 10 112-inch quick couplers The Campus is a Hunter irrigationfacility Kennedy says
The drainage system for the Stadium field includes the standardextensive subsurface drainage system with a pump located approxi-mately 30 feet beyond the left field foul pole The field is gravity-drained into a pit and then excess water within the stadium can bepumped into a retention area about 440 yards away
The Major League practice fields with percolation rates of 12-18inches per hour are designed similarly with a geotextne layer sepa-rating the old subgreoe from the new one Four- and 6-inch drain tiles20 feet on center run through the c-inch gravel layer and connect intoa dry well outside the centerfield fence The central tile is equippedwith a flapper-style backflow valve to prevent backup during a floodsituation The gravel layer is topped with 10 inches of USGAsandpeat blended sand
Workfamily balanceI am sure balancing family life with work demands is the most dif-ficult situation we as sports turf managers have to deal with saysKennedy I am blessed with a beautiful and patient wife and threeoutstanding children My wife has been with me since my earlyyears in the business and has always been understanding I try tofocus on the time I do spend with my family and live each momentto its fullest as if it were my last
I am also fortunate to have an exceptional support staff thatshares in our scheduling demands My upper management and citycouncil here at Surprise has always supported a family first mottothat was had a huge influence on my accepting this position he says
How does Kennedy see his job changing in the next 10 years Isee the role of a sports field manager experiencing great strides intechnological advances in both equipment and management aidesWe will have to be knowledgeable in both natural and artificial sur-faces and continue to be on the cutting edge of environmental issuessuch as water conservation alternative fuel equipment with low pollu-tant emissions and the use of natural amp organic fertilizers he saysbull
wwwsportsturfmanager 0rg
Synthetic Turf Council
THE OURCEfor standard guideline documents
to assist in the selection and use
of synthetic turf systems
THE SOURCEfor obtaining unbiased and non-
proprietary information that promotes
the matching of product performance to
the needs of the user
for identifying certified providers who
strive to uphold industry st ndards
The Synthetic middotTun Council is a non-profit association ofcompanies who represent 85 of the synthetic turt industryThe STC membership is comprised of professional design-ers landscape architects engineers manufacturersbuilders testing laboratories suppliers installation andmaintenance specialists who are committed to end-usersatisfaction Tel 7062706699 Fax 7062789899
wwwsynthetictuITcouncilorg
Fill in 166 on reader service form or viit httponershollmscom9133-166
SportsTurf 39
TOOLS amp EUUIPMENT
Lawn sweepersnevv home
sports turffind a
bull Ihe advent of the original lawnsweeper took place more than100 years ago Throughout thecountry and worldwide sportsturf managers are continuing to
use this steadfast piece of lawn equipmentWhile the original sweepers were intro-
duced in the early 19005 by ParkerSweeper (currently Minuteman Parker) theevolution and the re-design of the multi-
40 May 2006
on
tasking equipment has almost been staticAnd thats up to todays standard knowingthat the original design was ideal and pro-gressive from the start
The application of the simple yet pro-ductive lawn sweeper can be summarizedin its simplicity by providing an effortlessability to swiftly brush turf into a standingposition even after the most competitiveathletic contests
By Robin Pendergrast
Even the large divots that are often aby-product of soccer football and other com-petitive events do not require much heaviercumbersome vacuums The only requirementis the use of a quick swathe of a two- orthree-gang lawn sweeper system
Turf managers can use in most cases themultiple-height capabilities of lawn sweepersThe mowed grass or impacted grass can becut off better once it is serviced with the lawn
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
Sprinturf and Sportexe agreed to donateseveral sections of synthetic turf and eachsection contained a different variety of turfSeveral different varieties of natural turfwere also included in the mix With bothcompanies granting us use of their turf anagreement was reached that all researchand development from the University ofPioneer would be shared Once this hap-pened we were able to move forward andbegin the planning of construction andinstallation of the fields says Schattinger
After a lengthy process the SportsConstruction Group of Cleveland waspicked to install the several different sec-tions and varieties of natural and syntheticturt The Sports Construction Group didan amazing job with construction andinstallation says Schattmger There weresome very specific requirements that wefelt we needed for the field and they exe-cuted it perfectly
When instailation was completed inearly November the University of Pioneerconsisted of three fully functioning mixedturf fields with nearly a dozen varieties ofnatural and synthetic turf spread overthree separate areas each in excess of 60x 60 feet
The fields which replaced a grass knolladjacent to Pioneers shipping and receiv-ing area are a colorful assortment of turfand seems a little out of place with theother industrial companies surrounding itbut Pioneer wouldnt have it any other wayThis venture is a major step for the turfand turf paint industry no other companyhas a testing ground like this and we aregoing to use that to our advantage Fioresays We believe in the sharing of knowlmiddotedge and exchanging of ideas and this nextyear should prove very valuable to sportsturf managers across the US We plan onsharing new developments each year atthe STMA Convention adds Schattinger
For more information about the Universityof Pioneer visit wwwpioneerathleticscomor call 1-800-877-1500
This article was written by Pioneers mar-keting department and edited by ST editorEric Schroder bull
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
VC-60 VERTI-CUTTERBY FIRST PRODUCTS INC
The VC-60 vern-Cutter is designed for continuous heavy-duty operation on allsports fields in all types of turf The unit has a patented swing hitch that
allows the operator to turn while vertl-cuttrnc without tearing the establishedturf Cutting depth on the VC-60 is easily adjusted in the field without toolsup to 1 12 Inches deep uSing quick release pins on 316-lnch incrementsFirst1t FREE PRODUCT VIDEO AVAILABLE
Products 800-363-8780SALESlSTPRODUCTSCOMJNNOVATIVE TURF EQUleMENT
164 OAKRIDGE RD TIFTON GA 31794 WWW1STPRODUCTSCOM
Fillin 165 on reader service form or visit htlpIoner bullbullhotimcom9133-165
Reduce Compaction - Conserve WaterLASSENITEATS Soil AmendmentWhen conditions turn bod professional leagues andteams throughout the world turn to George Toma for theirfield and turf maintenance needs
YlTYITYIT w es tern pozzol an co m I 303middot681 -365 5
And Then Some
Fillin 130 on reader ervice form or visit httponer5hotimscomI9133_130
FIELD OF THE YEAR
NO middotmiddotSURPRISE Joe Kennedy III vvins
Complex of the Year again
he Surprise Recreation Campus a 17o-acre $73 million
Ifacility 40 miles northwest of Phoenixhas won theSports Turf Manager Associations Professional Complexof the Year for the second consecutive year The facilityis the spring training home and player development cen-
ter for the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers as wellas home to MLBs Arizona Fall League and the independent minorleague franchise the Surprise Fightin Falcons
Joe Kennedy III CSFM is baseball maintenance manager forthe complex which also hosts events as diverse as July 4 cele-brations high school football games cross country meetsSpecial Olympics Chamber of Commerce family events and onand on In fact Kennedy reports the city is spending $15 millionto add a three-field youth baseball complex and $11 million for afacility to meet the needs of mentally and physically challengedcommunity members
36 May 2006
Kennedys duties are massive I oversee the maintenanceoperations [for the entire campus] I coordinate the on field activi-ties and maintenance schedule for both the Texas Rangers andKansas City Royals throughout the year as well as other outsideagencies and public usage I am directly invoived with everythingfrom developing and overseeing operational budgets to developingour fertilization program and overseeing capital projects to makingsure the bathrooms are stocked
But most of all I have the privilege and honor of coachinginstructing and working with some of the top professionals in all ofthe sports turf industry my grounds crew team he says
Kennedy studied business at a small college in Missouri andthen eventually earned his professional certification in turfgrassfrom the University of Georgia Some people who know me think Imay suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder but somehow I found theperfect job for me in sports turf management
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
Excellerator makes your turf memorable by supplyingbeneficial silicon calcium and a powerful micros packageresulting in
bull improved wear tolerancebull quicker recovery for better playing surfacebull srronger tougher turf
For a distributor near you or for Further informauon call
18008500527or visit us at wwwcxcellrninerulscom
Fill in 131 on reader service form or visit httponer bullbullhotim bull com9133-131
SportsTurf 37
FiElD OF THE YEAR
t L bull
My first sports turf-related job was helping with field maintenancewhile attending college My first full-time position was maintenance work-er with the City of Peoria (Al) taking care of softball and Little Leaguefields the swimming pool and removing graffiti
All the fields and common areas at the complex feature Bulls-eyeBermuda from West Coast Tuff middotWe overseed with perennial rye dur-ing the winter Kennedy says All of our fields are sand-based withdrainage tile systems collected in dry wells Our Major League fieldshave a profile of 6 inches of pea gravel topped with 10-12 inches ofa USGA spec blend of sand and peat moss Our Minor League fields
used 6-8 inches of a higher gradation of sand with no organics overthe same pea gravel bed
Irrigation and drainageThe irrigation system was designed to accommodate the ever-increasingdemand on potable water in the Southwest Kennedy currently uses non-potable water from a 5-acre lake on site The system was designed togive the ability to use non-potable potable effluent or a blend
The water is drawn from a 24-inch inlet with two 3O-hp pumpswhich have the capacity to provide 1500 gallons per minute A 10-inch
power to move mountainsSave lime amp money with TYCROP MH-400 NlaterialHandling Unit
Coli 18008457249 or visit wwwlycropturfcom
Nolhings builtlike a TYCROP
Fillin 132 on reader service form or visit httponershotimscom9133-132 Fillin 133 on reader 5ervic~form or visit httponershotlmscom9133-133
38 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
mainline hoop supplies the water from the pump house Each fieldthen has a 3-inch mainline loop that provides water to two 12-inchvalves Each field has a 3-inch master valve and the ability to isolateany of the 12 valves and still supply water to the rest of the fieldEach playing field is equipped with an average of 90 sprinkler headsand 10 112-inch quick couplers The Campus is a Hunter irrigationfacility Kennedy says
The drainage system for the Stadium field includes the standardextensive subsurface drainage system with a pump located approxi-mately 30 feet beyond the left field foul pole The field is gravity-drained into a pit and then excess water within the stadium can bepumped into a retention area about 440 yards away
The Major League practice fields with percolation rates of 12-18inches per hour are designed similarly with a geotextne layer sepa-rating the old subgreoe from the new one Four- and 6-inch drain tiles20 feet on center run through the c-inch gravel layer and connect intoa dry well outside the centerfield fence The central tile is equippedwith a flapper-style backflow valve to prevent backup during a floodsituation The gravel layer is topped with 10 inches of USGAsandpeat blended sand
Workfamily balanceI am sure balancing family life with work demands is the most dif-ficult situation we as sports turf managers have to deal with saysKennedy I am blessed with a beautiful and patient wife and threeoutstanding children My wife has been with me since my earlyyears in the business and has always been understanding I try tofocus on the time I do spend with my family and live each momentto its fullest as if it were my last
I am also fortunate to have an exceptional support staff thatshares in our scheduling demands My upper management and citycouncil here at Surprise has always supported a family first mottothat was had a huge influence on my accepting this position he says
How does Kennedy see his job changing in the next 10 years Isee the role of a sports field manager experiencing great strides intechnological advances in both equipment and management aidesWe will have to be knowledgeable in both natural and artificial sur-faces and continue to be on the cutting edge of environmental issuessuch as water conservation alternative fuel equipment with low pollu-tant emissions and the use of natural amp organic fertilizers he saysbull
wwwsportsturfmanager 0rg
Synthetic Turf Council
THE OURCEfor standard guideline documents
to assist in the selection and use
of synthetic turf systems
THE SOURCEfor obtaining unbiased and non-
proprietary information that promotes
the matching of product performance to
the needs of the user
for identifying certified providers who
strive to uphold industry st ndards
The Synthetic middotTun Council is a non-profit association ofcompanies who represent 85 of the synthetic turt industryThe STC membership is comprised of professional design-ers landscape architects engineers manufacturersbuilders testing laboratories suppliers installation andmaintenance specialists who are committed to end-usersatisfaction Tel 7062706699 Fax 7062789899
wwwsynthetictuITcouncilorg
Fill in 166 on reader service form or viit httponershollmscom9133-166
SportsTurf 39
TOOLS amp EUUIPMENT
Lawn sweepersnevv home
sports turffind a
bull Ihe advent of the original lawnsweeper took place more than100 years ago Throughout thecountry and worldwide sportsturf managers are continuing to
use this steadfast piece of lawn equipmentWhile the original sweepers were intro-
duced in the early 19005 by ParkerSweeper (currently Minuteman Parker) theevolution and the re-design of the multi-
40 May 2006
on
tasking equipment has almost been staticAnd thats up to todays standard knowingthat the original design was ideal and pro-gressive from the start
The application of the simple yet pro-ductive lawn sweeper can be summarizedin its simplicity by providing an effortlessability to swiftly brush turf into a standingposition even after the most competitiveathletic contests
By Robin Pendergrast
Even the large divots that are often aby-product of soccer football and other com-petitive events do not require much heaviercumbersome vacuums The only requirementis the use of a quick swathe of a two- orthree-gang lawn sweeper system
Turf managers can use in most cases themultiple-height capabilities of lawn sweepersThe mowed grass or impacted grass can becut off better once it is serviced with the lawn
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
FIELD OF THE YEAR
NO middotmiddotSURPRISE Joe Kennedy III vvins
Complex of the Year again
he Surprise Recreation Campus a 17o-acre $73 million
Ifacility 40 miles northwest of Phoenixhas won theSports Turf Manager Associations Professional Complexof the Year for the second consecutive year The facilityis the spring training home and player development cen-
ter for the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers as wellas home to MLBs Arizona Fall League and the independent minorleague franchise the Surprise Fightin Falcons
Joe Kennedy III CSFM is baseball maintenance manager forthe complex which also hosts events as diverse as July 4 cele-brations high school football games cross country meetsSpecial Olympics Chamber of Commerce family events and onand on In fact Kennedy reports the city is spending $15 millionto add a three-field youth baseball complex and $11 million for afacility to meet the needs of mentally and physically challengedcommunity members
36 May 2006
Kennedys duties are massive I oversee the maintenanceoperations [for the entire campus] I coordinate the on field activi-ties and maintenance schedule for both the Texas Rangers andKansas City Royals throughout the year as well as other outsideagencies and public usage I am directly invoived with everythingfrom developing and overseeing operational budgets to developingour fertilization program and overseeing capital projects to makingsure the bathrooms are stocked
But most of all I have the privilege and honor of coachinginstructing and working with some of the top professionals in all ofthe sports turf industry my grounds crew team he says
Kennedy studied business at a small college in Missouri andthen eventually earned his professional certification in turfgrassfrom the University of Georgia Some people who know me think Imay suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder but somehow I found theperfect job for me in sports turf management
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
Excellerator makes your turf memorable by supplyingbeneficial silicon calcium and a powerful micros packageresulting in
bull improved wear tolerancebull quicker recovery for better playing surfacebull srronger tougher turf
For a distributor near you or for Further informauon call
18008500527or visit us at wwwcxcellrninerulscom
Fill in 131 on reader service form or visit httponer bullbullhotim bull com9133-131
SportsTurf 37
FiElD OF THE YEAR
t L bull
My first sports turf-related job was helping with field maintenancewhile attending college My first full-time position was maintenance work-er with the City of Peoria (Al) taking care of softball and Little Leaguefields the swimming pool and removing graffiti
All the fields and common areas at the complex feature Bulls-eyeBermuda from West Coast Tuff middotWe overseed with perennial rye dur-ing the winter Kennedy says All of our fields are sand-based withdrainage tile systems collected in dry wells Our Major League fieldshave a profile of 6 inches of pea gravel topped with 10-12 inches ofa USGA spec blend of sand and peat moss Our Minor League fields
used 6-8 inches of a higher gradation of sand with no organics overthe same pea gravel bed
Irrigation and drainageThe irrigation system was designed to accommodate the ever-increasingdemand on potable water in the Southwest Kennedy currently uses non-potable water from a 5-acre lake on site The system was designed togive the ability to use non-potable potable effluent or a blend
The water is drawn from a 24-inch inlet with two 3O-hp pumpswhich have the capacity to provide 1500 gallons per minute A 10-inch
power to move mountainsSave lime amp money with TYCROP MH-400 NlaterialHandling Unit
Coli 18008457249 or visit wwwlycropturfcom
Nolhings builtlike a TYCROP
Fillin 132 on reader service form or visit httponershotimscom9133-132 Fillin 133 on reader 5ervic~form or visit httponershotlmscom9133-133
38 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
mainline hoop supplies the water from the pump house Each fieldthen has a 3-inch mainline loop that provides water to two 12-inchvalves Each field has a 3-inch master valve and the ability to isolateany of the 12 valves and still supply water to the rest of the fieldEach playing field is equipped with an average of 90 sprinkler headsand 10 112-inch quick couplers The Campus is a Hunter irrigationfacility Kennedy says
The drainage system for the Stadium field includes the standardextensive subsurface drainage system with a pump located approxi-mately 30 feet beyond the left field foul pole The field is gravity-drained into a pit and then excess water within the stadium can bepumped into a retention area about 440 yards away
The Major League practice fields with percolation rates of 12-18inches per hour are designed similarly with a geotextne layer sepa-rating the old subgreoe from the new one Four- and 6-inch drain tiles20 feet on center run through the c-inch gravel layer and connect intoa dry well outside the centerfield fence The central tile is equippedwith a flapper-style backflow valve to prevent backup during a floodsituation The gravel layer is topped with 10 inches of USGAsandpeat blended sand
Workfamily balanceI am sure balancing family life with work demands is the most dif-ficult situation we as sports turf managers have to deal with saysKennedy I am blessed with a beautiful and patient wife and threeoutstanding children My wife has been with me since my earlyyears in the business and has always been understanding I try tofocus on the time I do spend with my family and live each momentto its fullest as if it were my last
I am also fortunate to have an exceptional support staff thatshares in our scheduling demands My upper management and citycouncil here at Surprise has always supported a family first mottothat was had a huge influence on my accepting this position he says
How does Kennedy see his job changing in the next 10 years Isee the role of a sports field manager experiencing great strides intechnological advances in both equipment and management aidesWe will have to be knowledgeable in both natural and artificial sur-faces and continue to be on the cutting edge of environmental issuessuch as water conservation alternative fuel equipment with low pollu-tant emissions and the use of natural amp organic fertilizers he saysbull
wwwsportsturfmanager 0rg
Synthetic Turf Council
THE OURCEfor standard guideline documents
to assist in the selection and use
of synthetic turf systems
THE SOURCEfor obtaining unbiased and non-
proprietary information that promotes
the matching of product performance to
the needs of the user
for identifying certified providers who
strive to uphold industry st ndards
The Synthetic middotTun Council is a non-profit association ofcompanies who represent 85 of the synthetic turt industryThe STC membership is comprised of professional design-ers landscape architects engineers manufacturersbuilders testing laboratories suppliers installation andmaintenance specialists who are committed to end-usersatisfaction Tel 7062706699 Fax 7062789899
wwwsynthetictuITcouncilorg
Fill in 166 on reader service form or viit httponershollmscom9133-166
SportsTurf 39
TOOLS amp EUUIPMENT
Lawn sweepersnevv home
sports turffind a
bull Ihe advent of the original lawnsweeper took place more than100 years ago Throughout thecountry and worldwide sportsturf managers are continuing to
use this steadfast piece of lawn equipmentWhile the original sweepers were intro-
duced in the early 19005 by ParkerSweeper (currently Minuteman Parker) theevolution and the re-design of the multi-
40 May 2006
on
tasking equipment has almost been staticAnd thats up to todays standard knowingthat the original design was ideal and pro-gressive from the start
The application of the simple yet pro-ductive lawn sweeper can be summarizedin its simplicity by providing an effortlessability to swiftly brush turf into a standingposition even after the most competitiveathletic contests
By Robin Pendergrast
Even the large divots that are often aby-product of soccer football and other com-petitive events do not require much heaviercumbersome vacuums The only requirementis the use of a quick swathe of a two- orthree-gang lawn sweeper system
Turf managers can use in most cases themultiple-height capabilities of lawn sweepersThe mowed grass or impacted grass can becut off better once it is serviced with the lawn
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
wwwsportsturfmanagerorg
Excellerator makes your turf memorable by supplyingbeneficial silicon calcium and a powerful micros packageresulting in
bull improved wear tolerancebull quicker recovery for better playing surfacebull srronger tougher turf
For a distributor near you or for Further informauon call
18008500527or visit us at wwwcxcellrninerulscom
Fill in 131 on reader service form or visit httponer bullbullhotim bull com9133-131
SportsTurf 37
FiElD OF THE YEAR
t L bull
My first sports turf-related job was helping with field maintenancewhile attending college My first full-time position was maintenance work-er with the City of Peoria (Al) taking care of softball and Little Leaguefields the swimming pool and removing graffiti
All the fields and common areas at the complex feature Bulls-eyeBermuda from West Coast Tuff middotWe overseed with perennial rye dur-ing the winter Kennedy says All of our fields are sand-based withdrainage tile systems collected in dry wells Our Major League fieldshave a profile of 6 inches of pea gravel topped with 10-12 inches ofa USGA spec blend of sand and peat moss Our Minor League fields
used 6-8 inches of a higher gradation of sand with no organics overthe same pea gravel bed
Irrigation and drainageThe irrigation system was designed to accommodate the ever-increasingdemand on potable water in the Southwest Kennedy currently uses non-potable water from a 5-acre lake on site The system was designed togive the ability to use non-potable potable effluent or a blend
The water is drawn from a 24-inch inlet with two 3O-hp pumpswhich have the capacity to provide 1500 gallons per minute A 10-inch
power to move mountainsSave lime amp money with TYCROP MH-400 NlaterialHandling Unit
Coli 18008457249 or visit wwwlycropturfcom
Nolhings builtlike a TYCROP
Fillin 132 on reader service form or visit httponershotimscom9133-132 Fillin 133 on reader 5ervic~form or visit httponershotlmscom9133-133
38 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
mainline hoop supplies the water from the pump house Each fieldthen has a 3-inch mainline loop that provides water to two 12-inchvalves Each field has a 3-inch master valve and the ability to isolateany of the 12 valves and still supply water to the rest of the fieldEach playing field is equipped with an average of 90 sprinkler headsand 10 112-inch quick couplers The Campus is a Hunter irrigationfacility Kennedy says
The drainage system for the Stadium field includes the standardextensive subsurface drainage system with a pump located approxi-mately 30 feet beyond the left field foul pole The field is gravity-drained into a pit and then excess water within the stadium can bepumped into a retention area about 440 yards away
The Major League practice fields with percolation rates of 12-18inches per hour are designed similarly with a geotextne layer sepa-rating the old subgreoe from the new one Four- and 6-inch drain tiles20 feet on center run through the c-inch gravel layer and connect intoa dry well outside the centerfield fence The central tile is equippedwith a flapper-style backflow valve to prevent backup during a floodsituation The gravel layer is topped with 10 inches of USGAsandpeat blended sand
Workfamily balanceI am sure balancing family life with work demands is the most dif-ficult situation we as sports turf managers have to deal with saysKennedy I am blessed with a beautiful and patient wife and threeoutstanding children My wife has been with me since my earlyyears in the business and has always been understanding I try tofocus on the time I do spend with my family and live each momentto its fullest as if it were my last
I am also fortunate to have an exceptional support staff thatshares in our scheduling demands My upper management and citycouncil here at Surprise has always supported a family first mottothat was had a huge influence on my accepting this position he says
How does Kennedy see his job changing in the next 10 years Isee the role of a sports field manager experiencing great strides intechnological advances in both equipment and management aidesWe will have to be knowledgeable in both natural and artificial sur-faces and continue to be on the cutting edge of environmental issuessuch as water conservation alternative fuel equipment with low pollu-tant emissions and the use of natural amp organic fertilizers he saysbull
wwwsportsturfmanager 0rg
Synthetic Turf Council
THE OURCEfor standard guideline documents
to assist in the selection and use
of synthetic turf systems
THE SOURCEfor obtaining unbiased and non-
proprietary information that promotes
the matching of product performance to
the needs of the user
for identifying certified providers who
strive to uphold industry st ndards
The Synthetic middotTun Council is a non-profit association ofcompanies who represent 85 of the synthetic turt industryThe STC membership is comprised of professional design-ers landscape architects engineers manufacturersbuilders testing laboratories suppliers installation andmaintenance specialists who are committed to end-usersatisfaction Tel 7062706699 Fax 7062789899
wwwsynthetictuITcouncilorg
Fill in 166 on reader service form or viit httponershollmscom9133-166
SportsTurf 39
TOOLS amp EUUIPMENT
Lawn sweepersnevv home
sports turffind a
bull Ihe advent of the original lawnsweeper took place more than100 years ago Throughout thecountry and worldwide sportsturf managers are continuing to
use this steadfast piece of lawn equipmentWhile the original sweepers were intro-
duced in the early 19005 by ParkerSweeper (currently Minuteman Parker) theevolution and the re-design of the multi-
40 May 2006
on
tasking equipment has almost been staticAnd thats up to todays standard knowingthat the original design was ideal and pro-gressive from the start
The application of the simple yet pro-ductive lawn sweeper can be summarizedin its simplicity by providing an effortlessability to swiftly brush turf into a standingposition even after the most competitiveathletic contests
By Robin Pendergrast
Even the large divots that are often aby-product of soccer football and other com-petitive events do not require much heaviercumbersome vacuums The only requirementis the use of a quick swathe of a two- orthree-gang lawn sweeper system
Turf managers can use in most cases themultiple-height capabilities of lawn sweepersThe mowed grass or impacted grass can becut off better once it is serviced with the lawn
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
FiElD OF THE YEAR
t L bull
My first sports turf-related job was helping with field maintenancewhile attending college My first full-time position was maintenance work-er with the City of Peoria (Al) taking care of softball and Little Leaguefields the swimming pool and removing graffiti
All the fields and common areas at the complex feature Bulls-eyeBermuda from West Coast Tuff middotWe overseed with perennial rye dur-ing the winter Kennedy says All of our fields are sand-based withdrainage tile systems collected in dry wells Our Major League fieldshave a profile of 6 inches of pea gravel topped with 10-12 inches ofa USGA spec blend of sand and peat moss Our Minor League fields
used 6-8 inches of a higher gradation of sand with no organics overthe same pea gravel bed
Irrigation and drainageThe irrigation system was designed to accommodate the ever-increasingdemand on potable water in the Southwest Kennedy currently uses non-potable water from a 5-acre lake on site The system was designed togive the ability to use non-potable potable effluent or a blend
The water is drawn from a 24-inch inlet with two 3O-hp pumpswhich have the capacity to provide 1500 gallons per minute A 10-inch
power to move mountainsSave lime amp money with TYCROP MH-400 NlaterialHandling Unit
Coli 18008457249 or visit wwwlycropturfcom
Nolhings builtlike a TYCROP
Fillin 132 on reader service form or visit httponershotimscom9133-132 Fillin 133 on reader 5ervic~form or visit httponershotlmscom9133-133
38 May 2006 wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
mainline hoop supplies the water from the pump house Each fieldthen has a 3-inch mainline loop that provides water to two 12-inchvalves Each field has a 3-inch master valve and the ability to isolateany of the 12 valves and still supply water to the rest of the fieldEach playing field is equipped with an average of 90 sprinkler headsand 10 112-inch quick couplers The Campus is a Hunter irrigationfacility Kennedy says
The drainage system for the Stadium field includes the standardextensive subsurface drainage system with a pump located approxi-mately 30 feet beyond the left field foul pole The field is gravity-drained into a pit and then excess water within the stadium can bepumped into a retention area about 440 yards away
The Major League practice fields with percolation rates of 12-18inches per hour are designed similarly with a geotextne layer sepa-rating the old subgreoe from the new one Four- and 6-inch drain tiles20 feet on center run through the c-inch gravel layer and connect intoa dry well outside the centerfield fence The central tile is equippedwith a flapper-style backflow valve to prevent backup during a floodsituation The gravel layer is topped with 10 inches of USGAsandpeat blended sand
Workfamily balanceI am sure balancing family life with work demands is the most dif-ficult situation we as sports turf managers have to deal with saysKennedy I am blessed with a beautiful and patient wife and threeoutstanding children My wife has been with me since my earlyyears in the business and has always been understanding I try tofocus on the time I do spend with my family and live each momentto its fullest as if it were my last
I am also fortunate to have an exceptional support staff thatshares in our scheduling demands My upper management and citycouncil here at Surprise has always supported a family first mottothat was had a huge influence on my accepting this position he says
How does Kennedy see his job changing in the next 10 years Isee the role of a sports field manager experiencing great strides intechnological advances in both equipment and management aidesWe will have to be knowledgeable in both natural and artificial sur-faces and continue to be on the cutting edge of environmental issuessuch as water conservation alternative fuel equipment with low pollu-tant emissions and the use of natural amp organic fertilizers he saysbull
wwwsportsturfmanager 0rg
Synthetic Turf Council
THE OURCEfor standard guideline documents
to assist in the selection and use
of synthetic turf systems
THE SOURCEfor obtaining unbiased and non-
proprietary information that promotes
the matching of product performance to
the needs of the user
for identifying certified providers who
strive to uphold industry st ndards
The Synthetic middotTun Council is a non-profit association ofcompanies who represent 85 of the synthetic turt industryThe STC membership is comprised of professional design-ers landscape architects engineers manufacturersbuilders testing laboratories suppliers installation andmaintenance specialists who are committed to end-usersatisfaction Tel 7062706699 Fax 7062789899
wwwsynthetictuITcouncilorg
Fill in 166 on reader service form or viit httponershollmscom9133-166
SportsTurf 39
TOOLS amp EUUIPMENT
Lawn sweepersnevv home
sports turffind a
bull Ihe advent of the original lawnsweeper took place more than100 years ago Throughout thecountry and worldwide sportsturf managers are continuing to
use this steadfast piece of lawn equipmentWhile the original sweepers were intro-
duced in the early 19005 by ParkerSweeper (currently Minuteman Parker) theevolution and the re-design of the multi-
40 May 2006
on
tasking equipment has almost been staticAnd thats up to todays standard knowingthat the original design was ideal and pro-gressive from the start
The application of the simple yet pro-ductive lawn sweeper can be summarizedin its simplicity by providing an effortlessability to swiftly brush turf into a standingposition even after the most competitiveathletic contests
By Robin Pendergrast
Even the large divots that are often aby-product of soccer football and other com-petitive events do not require much heaviercumbersome vacuums The only requirementis the use of a quick swathe of a two- orthree-gang lawn sweeper system
Turf managers can use in most cases themultiple-height capabilities of lawn sweepersThe mowed grass or impacted grass can becut off better once it is serviced with the lawn
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
mainline hoop supplies the water from the pump house Each fieldthen has a 3-inch mainline loop that provides water to two 12-inchvalves Each field has a 3-inch master valve and the ability to isolateany of the 12 valves and still supply water to the rest of the fieldEach playing field is equipped with an average of 90 sprinkler headsand 10 112-inch quick couplers The Campus is a Hunter irrigationfacility Kennedy says
The drainage system for the Stadium field includes the standardextensive subsurface drainage system with a pump located approxi-mately 30 feet beyond the left field foul pole The field is gravity-drained into a pit and then excess water within the stadium can bepumped into a retention area about 440 yards away
The Major League practice fields with percolation rates of 12-18inches per hour are designed similarly with a geotextne layer sepa-rating the old subgreoe from the new one Four- and 6-inch drain tiles20 feet on center run through the c-inch gravel layer and connect intoa dry well outside the centerfield fence The central tile is equippedwith a flapper-style backflow valve to prevent backup during a floodsituation The gravel layer is topped with 10 inches of USGAsandpeat blended sand
Workfamily balanceI am sure balancing family life with work demands is the most dif-ficult situation we as sports turf managers have to deal with saysKennedy I am blessed with a beautiful and patient wife and threeoutstanding children My wife has been with me since my earlyyears in the business and has always been understanding I try tofocus on the time I do spend with my family and live each momentto its fullest as if it were my last
I am also fortunate to have an exceptional support staff thatshares in our scheduling demands My upper management and citycouncil here at Surprise has always supported a family first mottothat was had a huge influence on my accepting this position he says
How does Kennedy see his job changing in the next 10 years Isee the role of a sports field manager experiencing great strides intechnological advances in both equipment and management aidesWe will have to be knowledgeable in both natural and artificial sur-faces and continue to be on the cutting edge of environmental issuessuch as water conservation alternative fuel equipment with low pollu-tant emissions and the use of natural amp organic fertilizers he saysbull
wwwsportsturfmanager 0rg
Synthetic Turf Council
THE OURCEfor standard guideline documents
to assist in the selection and use
of synthetic turf systems
THE SOURCEfor obtaining unbiased and non-
proprietary information that promotes
the matching of product performance to
the needs of the user
for identifying certified providers who
strive to uphold industry st ndards
The Synthetic middotTun Council is a non-profit association ofcompanies who represent 85 of the synthetic turt industryThe STC membership is comprised of professional design-ers landscape architects engineers manufacturersbuilders testing laboratories suppliers installation andmaintenance specialists who are committed to end-usersatisfaction Tel 7062706699 Fax 7062789899
wwwsynthetictuITcouncilorg
Fill in 166 on reader service form or viit httponershollmscom9133-166
SportsTurf 39
TOOLS amp EUUIPMENT
Lawn sweepersnevv home
sports turffind a
bull Ihe advent of the original lawnsweeper took place more than100 years ago Throughout thecountry and worldwide sportsturf managers are continuing to
use this steadfast piece of lawn equipmentWhile the original sweepers were intro-
duced in the early 19005 by ParkerSweeper (currently Minuteman Parker) theevolution and the re-design of the multi-
40 May 2006
on
tasking equipment has almost been staticAnd thats up to todays standard knowingthat the original design was ideal and pro-gressive from the start
The application of the simple yet pro-ductive lawn sweeper can be summarizedin its simplicity by providing an effortlessability to swiftly brush turf into a standingposition even after the most competitiveathletic contests
By Robin Pendergrast
Even the large divots that are often aby-product of soccer football and other com-petitive events do not require much heaviercumbersome vacuums The only requirementis the use of a quick swathe of a two- orthree-gang lawn sweeper system
Turf managers can use in most cases themultiple-height capabilities of lawn sweepersThe mowed grass or impacted grass can becut off better once it is serviced with the lawn
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
TOOLS amp EUUIPMENT
Lawn sweepersnevv home
sports turffind a
bull Ihe advent of the original lawnsweeper took place more than100 years ago Throughout thecountry and worldwide sportsturf managers are continuing to
use this steadfast piece of lawn equipmentWhile the original sweepers were intro-
duced in the early 19005 by ParkerSweeper (currently Minuteman Parker) theevolution and the re-design of the multi-
40 May 2006
on
tasking equipment has almost been staticAnd thats up to todays standard knowingthat the original design was ideal and pro-gressive from the start
The application of the simple yet pro-ductive lawn sweeper can be summarizedin its simplicity by providing an effortlessability to swiftly brush turf into a standingposition even after the most competitiveathletic contests
By Robin Pendergrast
Even the large divots that are often aby-product of soccer football and other com-petitive events do not require much heaviercumbersome vacuums The only requirementis the use of a quick swathe of a two- orthree-gang lawn sweeper system
Turf managers can use in most cases themultiple-height capabilities of lawn sweepersThe mowed grass or impacted grass can becut off better once it is serviced with the lawn
wwwgreenmediaonlinecom
