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Irrigating Synthetic Turf -- Pros and Cons

Trends, Turf _Tips
Adapted from two article printed in the SportsTurf Magazine, May 2011 issue, pg. 16 & pg. 18, pg. 32 & 34 with numerous interviews of sports turf and facility managers of different sport complexes. Those interviewed ind...
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What to Do with Unused Liquid Chalk and Field Marking Paint?

Trends, Turf _Tips, Demos, Product_Review
I do have a question, they want me to do a small test area, if I mix a small portion of the liquid chalk [Tru Mark's SwitchBack Double Play Liquid Chalk] with an equal part of water and do a demo, can I use what I've mix...
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Synthetic Turf Industry Receiving a Black Eye

Trends, Product_Review
It not a good sign when a major industry market leader has filed an approximately $30M lawsuit against its primary synthetic turf manufacturer. This could put into question all the past installations, installation under...
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Field Marking Service Front Range Denver, Colorado

Trends, Services
More businesses are incorporating field marking operations into their landscaping and lawn care business. Bob Mueller, Mueller Turf Maintenance, 303-550-2088 (m), has expanded his operations in the Denver, CO area to in...
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Nine Companies Bid on Norfolk, NE Synthetic Turf Field

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips
On March 3, 2011, City of Norfolk administrators opened bids along with the engineering firm DLR Group of Omaha for a football and soccer synthetic turf field for the Veterans Memorial Park. The project is described in m...
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Sports Complex Sustainability Techniques--environment, economy, and social good

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips
2011 SportsTurf Managers Association Conference and Trade Show included several sessions on sustainability techniques that have been used in golf course and city park and recreation operations that save on supplies/U/4...
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How Does Turf Colorant Save Resources (and improve appearance)?

Trends, Turf _Tips, Testimonials, Product_Review
Turf colorant operations were one of the more popular topics during this year’s annual SportsTurf Managers Association conference. Dr. Grady Miller, North Carolina State, presented the latest results from his resea...
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Ready Play Innovative Sports Field Technology

Trends, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
Baseball and softball fields typically experience water-logged or hard as concrete conditions during the late spring and summer periods. Ready PlayTM, Let the Games Begin, Wolfforth, TX, has developed a patented sports f...
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Sports Field Marking and Lining Tools Package

Trends, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE How to Save Time and Improve Sports Field Marking and Lining Operations Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker, Norfolk, NE (02/01/2011) Having a hard time finding the soccer or football field intersect...
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How to Locate Faded Sports Field Lines--Turf Stress Detection Glasses

Trends, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
Have you found yourself not getting sports fields lined before the lines get mowed off or faded out, then taking the extra time to restake corners and pulling a string using a string winder to follow and repaint the fie...
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Brand and Protect Your Indoor Facilities

Trends, Sports
Protect your players, facility and display your branding at the same time! As basketball, volleyball and wrestling begin to gear up it is time to look to your gym and indoor spaces to make sure they are as ready for the...
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A New NCAA Baseball/Softball Rule could impact your facility: Make sure you are ready for the season!

With player safety in mind, the NCAA has implemented a rule requiring hard surfaces, such as wood, brick and concrete, to be padded to protect the athletes from injury.  The rule: NCAA Softball Rule 2.15. We rec...
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Football Field End Zone Design

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
When you think about the aesthetics of a football field, we know that the sideline numbers, lines and hash marks are there to guide and regulate play. Let’s take the next step and explore options for beyond the goa...
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Football Field Painting and Stenciling Videos

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips
With football season around the corner it is a great time to get an idea on the scope of what is needed to prep your field. Not every field is going to need the attention, detail or man power of a premier D1 program or a...
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What You Need to Know When Painting your Logo on Tracks, Cement or Driveways/Sidewalks

Turf _Tips
Your team or organization's logo is important and is a symbol of pride. Painting your logo on grass is one thing, but what about hard surfaces such as parking lots, sidewalks and tracks? You can absolutely do this! The p...
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Baseball/Softball Mound Logos: Low Cost, BIG Impact

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips
Fields are and always have been a source of pride for each team. The way the field is displayed, on the other hand, continues to evolve. Fields turned into stadiums. The grass went from whatever was grown locally, to per...
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Softball and Baseball Field Logo Stencils

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
It's 2020 - time to update your baseball field! After the hard work of mound rebuilding, regrading diamonds and topdressing are done don't forget to add your team's identity! Painting your logo on your baseball or s...
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